Dancing Through Difficulty
The top three things on Jesse’s post pandemic bucket list are to travel, ditch the mask and dance, dance, dance! […]
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June 30, 2021
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May 31, 2021
Quarantine Chronicles with Jovial Joel Jimenez!
What are the top three things that you can’t wait to resume doing once all pandemic restrictions have been lifted? “Travel, hug friends and eat [...]
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December 23, 2020
Quarantine Chronicles: Dancer Johnny Bennett
Johnny works up a sweat in ATOMIC's main ballroom Fun fact about Johnny! : “I’m proud to have participated in the Pfizer vaccination study, [...]
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December 10, 2019
Fluid Fusion Dancer Shawna Klein
Self described as upbeat, unpredictable and wild, thirty year old Shawna Klein grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, (a surprise to most who know her), then later moved to [...]
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June 25, 2019
Ali Mushtaq: A Wandering Westie Who Knows Where He’s Going
Born in Fountain Valley, California and raised in Mission Viejo, Ali Mushtaq is has a gift for gab and a flair for what’s fab! [...]
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March 21, 2019
From Fly Fishing to Fly Dancing Dude!
The Jubilant Jesse Brummett didn’t grow up dancing, but now can’t imagine his life without it. […]
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March 8, 2019
A Wondrous Westie Shows Us How To Live Forever… Or At Least ’til 100!
At 73 years young, Johnny Bennett has the energy of someone half his age. Always cheery, Johnny is a one man welcoming crew and true [...]
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May 3, 2018
Private Lessons : A social dancer’s secret weapon
I'm always learning to dance. I figure I'll never really master dancing to the level I'd like, but that's okay because I'm a "social dancer." What I've always wanted to do is get to the point where I feel comfortable dancing with partners of all different levels on the social floor; I don't want to compete.
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November 22, 2016
The Superbowl of Swing : The US Open 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkX2kxF6Rw8 For most Americans the end of November signals the start of the Holiday shopping season, football and eager over consumption at holiday gatherings. While many [...]
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March 22, 2016
22nd Annual Easter Swing Dance
This Easter weekend, “Westies” everywhere will be strutting their stuff at the highly rated, annual Easter Swing 2016. What better way to combine your love [...]
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June 30, 2015
4th of July Dance Conventions
While some people celebrate Independence day with traditional barbecues and fireworks, others, particularly dancers like to do the same so long as it’s not too [...]
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October 9, 2014
Teacher Feature: Demetre Souliotes
For this teacher feature, I’m excited to introduce you all to Demetre Souliotes! Demetre is a long time West Coast Swing dancer but has only [...]
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July 30, 2014
Take a Whirl in West Coast Swing
What exactly is West Coast Swing and how does it differ from East Coast or other swing dances? For some this may seem like a [...]
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December 10, 2013
More US Open Swing Dance Championships
I HATE missing the US Open Swing Dance Championships! It’s one of the few West Coast Swing events I make a point of attending, since [...]
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April 5, 2012
The Evolution of West Coast Swing from Classic to Contemporary
Every dance evolves and West Coast Swing is no different. For better or for worse, something (cultural values, music, migration, etc) will affect the look [...]
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August 2, 2011
A Secret Affair with West Coast Swing Dancing
WCS Dance Has it ALL! West Coast Swing is truly a dance all ages can enjoy, whether you’re stepping to some steady classic [...]