DJs tend to play the part of the band at the majority of dance events, and DJ’s music selection really can affect how a dance community flourishes. The song selection, variety and tempo of music each DJ chooses shapes a dance evening. Fortunately, in the swing community most often the DJ is also a dancer, …
Lindy Focus 2010
This will be my first year at Lindy Focus, and I couldn’t be more excited! I was invited out to give a couple of my talks, be the Competition Music Coordinator, and be apart of the great DJ squad. This event is in their 8th year, and this year looks phenomenal. They sold out pre-sale tickets in under 3 minutes, wow!
Camp Hollywood 2009
Camp Hollywood and the National Jitterbug Championships is right around the corner; July 30 – Aug 2. For me it has been 11 years of Camp Hollywood, and I could not be more excited. Camp Hollywood is one of those events that you cannot miss. Hundreds of swing dancers falling upon Los Angeles showcasing the true spirit of swing dancing.
DJ
Music is one of my sincerest passions. I have been a swing music aficionado since 1996, and haven’t looked back. From Goodman to Stout, Django to Pinetop, and Ellington to Miller, if they file it under swing at Canterbury Records, then I’m in! Classic big band swing is at the heart of my collection; its …
