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About David Lynch
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Expertise
I can answer questions on American Ballroom dancing, including EAST COAST, West Coast Swing, American Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot:( 5 STYLES), Cha Cha, Rumba, salsa, merengue, Charleston, lindy charleston, 2 Step C/W, Blues swing, , single, double, triple and combo swing, be bop, rock, and Mambo. Swing- especialy 50'S rock and swing, is my specialty. I cover MOST basic beginner type questions on steps, style,LEADING, etc. I slso take some FAQs on the borders of martial arts and dance. I do not try to answer questions about international, competition, gold level or folk styles or advanced dancing or argentine tango,punks, hip hop, break dancing,or any dancing beyond 24 months of dance training, Thank you.

Experience

Past/Present Clients
Thousands of students in Minnesota, Los Angeles, and now Washington State, usually give me standing applause after my classes in basic ballroom dance. I have helped teens and adults all over the world.I teach and dance host on cruise ships like NORWEGIAN AND CARNIVAL. Students come to me from Canada, Mexico, and all over the USA. They go on waiting lists. I teach atYMCA, dance clubs, private homes, country clubs, retirement centers, hospitals, re unions, Government offices, corporations, factories, churches, to workers and staff during lunch breaks. I do dance host, dj and parties. To find out more, ask me about my classes. Or google me. at dance olympia or swing olympia.

   

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Choosing a dance for our wedding song2/9/2009David Lynch
  Q: My fiance and I are dancing to "Steady as we go" by Dave Matthews. We're wondering what dance to do ...
  A: IF YOU HAVE A LOCAL QUALIFIED DANCE TEACHER ASK FOR FOXTROT, WALTZ, TANGO OR NIGHT CLUB 2 STEP THEY ...
Opening a Ballroom Dance Studio1/23/2009David Lynch
  Q: Im looking into opening a Ballroom Dance studio. I would appreciate any info on the investment, the ...
  A: Questioner: KIM: Category: Ballroom Dancing Subject: Owning/Running a Ballroom Dance ...
Wedding Song1/18/2009David Lynch
  Q: My finacee and I are planning to dance our first dance at our wedding to Amazed by Lonestar. Neither ...
  A: bree: Subject: Wedding DanceOur wedding song is "AMAZING" BY LONESTAR. Answer: BREE: ...
Lanky Dancing1/16/2009David Lynch
  Q: I love to dance, and I like to videotape myself when I dance. My mom says that I'm a good dancer. (I ...
  A: Tanner: I apologise for the delay- the central pc did not tell me you had sent a Q until i was ...
Differences in Swing Dances12/12/2008David Lynch
  Q: I would just like to know any specific differences between the various swing dances, such as ...
  A: I answered this question on 12/12/08. You speak very good English. The history of swing we find in ...
swing dancing11/6/2008David Lynch
  Q: My boyfriend is in a wheelchair (he has use of his upper body however) and I am able bodied. How ...
  A: and more appropriately. I thought you were 2 adults dancing at home. FIRST, AT THE START OF THE ...
swing dancing11/5/2008David Lynch
  Q: My boyfriend is in a wheelchair (he has use of his upper body however) and I am able bodied. How ...
  A: Hayley: 1. YOU DANCE AWAY FROM HIM WITH HIS L OR RT OR BOTH HANDS HOLDING YOURS. 2. YOU DANCE ...
lessons10/20/2008David Lynch
  Q: Could you recommend a place to take ballroom dancing in Winston-Salem, NC?
  A: SUSAN; I am in Washington state, clear across the USA from you there in No Carolina. I can't ...
Ideal Ballroom dancer?9/29/2008David Lynch
  Q: Could you define the ideal ballroom dancer to you. Maybe give some example of pro's that fit into ...
  A: Blake: I have never rejected any question, but I almost passed this question back because I am ...
whether or whether not?7/27/2008David Lynch
  Q: I'm 14, I've just realized that I love ballroom dancing and I'm not just saying this because I just ...
  A: KHAYLA: GOOD NEWS: AGE AND SEX AND WEIGHT ARE NOT BARRIERS TO LOVING AND ENJOYING DANCING. ENJOY ...
Wedding Dance5/22/2008David Lynch
  Q: Our wedding song is "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney. What ballroom dance should we dance with this ...
  A: Erin: Since you have not revealed what dances you have learned, or your area of the country or your ...
Owning/Running a Ballroom Dance Studio2/9/2008David Lynch
  Q: David, I am considering buying or opening a ballroom dance studio. I have an extensive business ...
  A: STEVE; let me add this: contact the sba small business admin to advise you. do a business ...
Ballroom Dancing1/1/2008David Lynch
  Q: I am sixteen and have done highland dancing since I was very young and took up classical ballet a ...
  A: Sarah: I have sent this to you several times but it must be getting lost in cyberland. I will ...
dance rhythms12/6/2007David Lynch
  Q: Help, I am taking lessons but I have a great difficulty hearing/recognizing the rhythms or beats. I ...
  A: Richard: I apologise for the long wait, my computer was down for 3 weeks, I finally got a geek to ...
dance moves for seniors11/29/2007David Lynch
  Q: I work with seniors as a life enrichment coordinator. I would like to find some swing dance ...
  A: COBY: 12-07 I am so sorry for the delay. My Computer was down for over 3 weeks- ...
Dance beats10/16/2007David Lynch
  Q: I am competing after 2 days in a competition (1st time) but I am scared because I am so bad at ...
  A: You did not tell me what level of comp. you are at or your age, etc, or wether it is canned cd or ...
dressing up for a performance10/10/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: I am going to be performing soon and I have no idea what to wear underneath my dresses. I want to ...
  A: Great question Michelle! Dressing for performance is so important. The key is that your wardrobe be ...
Diet and Dance?9/17/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: I just started taking dance classes (currently in Irish tap, but I eventually plan to take up Jazz ...
  A: Not being your personal doctor or nutritionist, I can't advise you specifically. For general ...
Be bop Video dance Instruction9/4/2007David Lynch
  Q: Do you know who is selling the dance instruction video on the Be bop dance. Thanks,
  A: De: I do not know. I need more info. I do bb and love it and teach it but I have not relesed a ...
Which dance matches this song9/2/2007David Lynch
  Q: our wedding song is to be "Will you still love me", by Chicago. Which ballroom dance matches this ...
  A: clare: I listened to this great song- good choice. If i was to choreograph your dancing: There ...
average age?8/16/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: i am aware that people begin ballroom even at an elderly age...but what is the average age that pro ...
  A: You should get a personal trainer to advise you on strength exercises, but you'll need a full body ...
what is it?8/16/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: what is African American Jazz dance?... is it a twist on jazz? what other dances is it similar to? ...
  A: This is a great question. I refer to a Wikipedia excerpt which explains it well: "Jazz dance ...
average age?8/16/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: i am aware that people begin ballroom even at an elderly age...but what is the average age that pro ...
  A: This is a great question. You can absolutely become a pro ballroom dancer in that amount of time. ...
swing7/2/2007David Lynch
  Q: What is the difference between West Coast Swing and triple swing? Is there an East Coast Swing? The ...
  A: Diane: In the 1930s during depression time There was lots of different local styles, Young folks ...
Dance type for a wedding song6/14/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: My fiance and I have a song that we wanted to dance to, "My girl," by the temptations and it'll be ...
  A: To me, the dance that best fits this song is West Coast Swing. It's Motown, so I would stay away ...
Triple Swing5/21/2007David Lynch
  Q: Would please tell me all of the steps in Triple Swing? So, I have some ideas and may practice on ...
  A: Anna first some explanation for common terms in dancing.: rt and l. are right and left uat is ...
please help me with my research paper2/21/2007Eden Atencio
  Q: can u help me with my research paper about ballroom dancing please? i dont know how to organize ...
  A: I am not sure how you have it organized now, but I would suggest separating the topics as the ...
partners2/19/2007David Lynch
  Q: God afternoon. I want to ask one question regarding the etiqutte to be maintained at a social ...
  A: I hope this short answer was of some use to you. Do you wish to tell my your response? God Bless ...
Help!!!11/15/2006David Lynch
  Q: I was wondering if u had any useful information on the swing and bebop dance of the roaring ...
  A: The history of swing dates back to the 1920's, where the black community, while dancing to ...
Line of Dance10/24/2006David Lynch
  Q: Why is the line of dance counterclockwise instead of clockwise? Where did it come from?
  A: This is a complex issue and much of it is shrouded in past mystery. I have read and heard different ...
ballroom dance workout9/20/2006David Lynch
  Q: I'm interested in learning ballroom dane to lose weight and get in shape. I live in Winston-Salem, ...
  A: Great Idea, Jennifer. You can do it, and you will love it. I wish I could help you, but I do not ...
Swing8/8/2006David Lynch
  Q: I was wondering if it was at all possible for you to explain to me the similarities and differences ...
  A: Yes, Graeme, Bebop came after Swing. Swing was in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Big bands, Glen ...
Foxtrot - L-O-V-E Nat King Cole8/1/2006David Lynch
  Q: For our October 2006 wedding, my fiance and I have chosen "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole as our 1st ...
  A: Reply | Reply All | Forward | Delete | Put in Folder | Print View | Save Address ...
Praticing Swing Dance7/20/2006David Lynch
  Q: I took a VERY short class at school on swing dance this year and now that’s its over I cant get ...
  A: Yes ALEX, YOU CAN PRACTICE DANCING SWING ALONE. YOU DID NOT INCLUDE YOUR AGE, TOWN, OR ...
Dance performance/exhibition6/10/2006Eden Atencio
  Q: What do Ballroom pros do during the day of and right before an exhibition? How do they stay focused, ...
  A: Ballroom dancers, like professional athletes, each have their unique rituals when it comes to ...
dancers4/6/2006David Lynch
  Q: are you yourself a ballroom dancer? or just have some experiance in the topic?
  A: Yes, Hawley, I am a ballroom dancer. I was professionaly trained and have taken lessons from over ...
swing7/21/2003David Lynch
  Q: Why was swing music and swing dance called swing?
  A: Audry: I have heard that the Swing comes from the swing out which is done on count 5, and 6 during ...
What is floorcraft?7/14/2003David Lynch
  Q:
  A: Shirley: FLOORCRAFT IS THE TOTAL OVERALL SKILLS AND ABILITIES USED IN BALLROOM DANCING. IT ...

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