Professional
In this episode, we discuss professionalism - and the lack thereof - among our dance professionals. We talk about the ways event directors can mistreat the instructors they hire, how instructors can be...
View ArticleBoogie by the Bay
After a fantastic weekend at Boogie by the Bay, we discuss what makes it such a great event, and what other events can learn from its example. From hiring top-notch staff to creating a relaxed...
View ArticleJudging
Whether you’re a competitor, a professional, an event director, or someone who just enjoys watching dance videos online, judging has a big impact on you - and the dance we all love. In this episode, we...
View ArticleRoutines
With the US Open fast approaching, we talk about what it takes to put together a routine - from picking a song and getting choreography to working with coaches and practicing. Deborah talks about how...
View ArticleAll Things Swing with Tom Paderna
In this week's episode, we sit down with our good friend Tom Paderna and talk about a wide range of topics. We discussed the origins of NASDE and how it's changed over time. We discussed WSDC and how...
View ArticleBrandi Guild
Grab yourself a beautiful glass of wine and find a cozy spot to sit for this special interview with one of the classiest people we know, the lovely Ms. Brandi Guild. We sat down with her to talk about...
View ArticleMusic and DJing with Ruby Lair
Let's face it: good music is essential for a good night of dancing and a good dance in competition. To discuss the power of music - and the role of DJs in providing that music - we sat down with one of...
View ArticleThe Open 2018
Every year, The Open is a showcase for swing dancing - what it is, what it has been, and what it can be - and this year's event was no exception. We talked about Deborah's experience competing at The...
View ArticleLaureen Baldovi
Most people know Laureen Baldovi from her winning routines with Robert Royston, but she has followed her own path since their partnership ended nearly two decades ago. In this episode, we sat down with...
View ArticleLaurie Schwimmer
Though she is perhaps best known as mother to Benji and Lacey, Laurie Schwimmer has been and continues to be a star in her own right. In addition to performing in a variety of dance styles, she has...
View ArticleSafety and consent
Many of us dance West Coast Swing for the joy of sharing in musical expression with someone else. Unfortunately, there are times when people cross personal boundaries, and times when people are...
View ArticleMental health
We're back! And to kick off the new year, we're talking about how we can understand and improve our psychological and emotional well-being. We sat down with Dr. Divy Ravindranath, a board certified...
View ArticleJohn Lindo
It's not every day you get to sit down with a champion dancer, event director, DJ, member of WSDC, and member of NASDE. But this week we chatted with the bundle of joy and love that is John Lindo. He...
View ArticleCompetitions
Love 'em, hate 'em, do 'em or don't, competitions are a big part of our global dance community. In this episode, we talk about all things competition - different types of competition, different...
View ArticleLive from SwingCouver 2019
We recorded this episode live at SwingCouver! Listen to our interview with Victor Loveira, in which we discussed his West Coast Swing origin story, his experience DJing, and how he made the move into...
View ArticleJohn Festa
There are few people in our community who represent the true spirit of swing dancing like Mr. John Festa. In this episode, we got to sit down with the dapper, debonair legend from New York to discuss...
View ArticleCourtney Adair & Sean McKeever
In this episode, we sit down with not one but two champion dancers and all-around awesome people, Courtney Adair and Sean McKeever! We talked with them about their start in West Coast Swing, how they...
View ArticleLeading and following
At the heart of our dance is partnership - the interaction, collaboration, and relationship between leader and follower. In this episode, we chat about what leading and following are, how they work...
View ArticleLive from Rose City Swing 2019
In our second live show, we sit down with a few guests to share stories, insights, and laughs. We first invited the Event Co-Directors of Rose City Swing, Babak Shakeri and Trudy Thatcher, to tell us...
View ArticleCarrie Lucas
From ballet to ballroom, country to swing, Carrie Lucas has an extensive and diverse array of dance experience. In this episode, we sat down with the charming and talented Carrie to discuss her early...
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