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Rachel and I demonstrate the first few patterns of the west coast swing choreography for Marvin Gaye’s – “What’s Going On”

These are intermediate dance patterns. You can learn the basics of West Coast Swing by clicking on the swing link above.

Enjoy!

I posted some videos a few days ago for everyone to enjoy and let me know what moves we should put into our new west coast swing dance routine.

Today I am posting a few songs that I like. Feel free to let me know what you think on Twitter or Facebook.

Thanks,

David

Rachel and I are working on choreographing a new west coast swing dance routine. Here are some videos we are reviewing for ideas.

Feel free to comment on things you like! Thanks, David

Jordan Frisbee and Melissa Rutz 2009 Pheonix Jack and Jill this had 34,000 views at the time I embedded it.

Here’s Jordan and Jessica Cox at the 2010 Jack n Jill in Pheonix. Hot songs in this video and nice kiss to start the dance.

Jordan and Tatianna’s 2010 Routine at the US Open Swing Dance Championships. This is the first time I’ve seen that kind of make-up at a west coast swing competition. Nice shirt Tat! I don’t like the music much. 55,000 views as of Feb 2010.

This one of Jordan, Tatianna, Parker and Jessica has 700,000 views.

Dancin’ David and Rachel show you how to dance some simple patterns in West Coast Swing. Left side pass with turning variations. Inside turn for the follower, turn for leader and follower and a lunge to hit the accents in the music.

Our Tuesday night West Coast Swing Dance Class at the Ukranian Hall in Cohoes had fun learning this intermediate dance pattern. I hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you to Rachel for being my dance partner in the video.

Dancin’ Dawn and David dance West Coast Swing and Hustle to “I like it” by Enrique Iglesias.

“I like it” is a very dance able pop song for Hustle and West Coast Swing. Here is the music video for “I like it.”

We’ve enjoyed dancing to Enrique’s songs over the years. “Bailamos” is an excellent Samba song.
Here is the video for “Bailamos”

Just started making this list of West Coast Swing Dance Teachers in the U.S.

I’ll be adding to it on a regular basis. If you would like to be added please let me know via Twitter @dancintimedj or call 518-320-2613. Enjoy!

Northeast

Jennifer Lyons – RI

Robert Royston – NYC

Erik Novoa – Bridgeport, CT

Bill Cameron – Hartford, CT

Dancin’ David – Albany, NY

Steven Ryan – Syracuse, NY

Maria Cirino – Syracuse, NY

Antionette Giancursio – Rochester, NY

Pam Marshall – Kingston, NY

Southeast

Sam and Denise Miller – North Carolina

Southwest

Benji Schwimmer – Los Angeles

Robert Cordobra

Arjay Centeno

Michelle Kinkaid – California

South

Angel Figueroa – Austin, TX

Every first Friday of the month for over 10 years there has been a swing dance in Downtown Albany, NY.

Tonight Peter Davis and his band will play music for Lindy, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing at the Elks Club on South Allen St.

Whether you are new to swing dancing or have been enjoying it for many years, the First Friday swing dance is a great place to meet people, feel great and enjoy yourself.

You can get more details and hear one of my dance poems in the video below. Enjoy!

We had a fun west coast swing class in November of 2010 at the Ukranian Hall in Cohoes, NY. In the video below we review some simple variations on basic patterns in West Coast Swing. Two footwork variations and some styling for both the leader and follower. The goal was to really connect with your partner and the music. Thank you to Sue for helping me film the video. Enjoy!

I’ll be at the following fun dances in the Albany area this week! I look forward to dancing with you!