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Expert: - 9/29/2008


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Could you define the ideal ballroom dancer to you. Maybe give some example of pro's that fit into you description.

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Blake:
    I have never rejected any question, but I almost passed this question back because I am not able to answer the 2nd question to my usual high standards.
    I have not had time to keep up with the pro circuit so it would not be fair for me to give you a partial answer. These questions are also very subjective. They involve a lot of  personal opinion.
    I will try to deal with the first question.
I am not sure why you ask me this question, so I am not sure what you need to know.  Therefore I will have to be very general.

   An Ideal Dancer has had good teachers,  knows enough moves to look good, lead, or follow, is in good condition, has balance,posture,  grace, skill, style, timing, can improvise, is familiar with the music, loves the dance and the music, and is not bored.
The IBD also can dance with a wide selection of partners, skill levels, height, weight, tallness or shortness, age, and natural ability.  

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David Lynch

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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

I have been teaching ballroom dance since 1958, over 50 years. I atarted at Arthur Murrays dance studios. I teach at Intel to the employees at lunch hour. I teach at the Shelton Elks and Briggs YMCA

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YMCA, Dance club of Olympia, love to dance club, Te -Ken- Jutsu Kai, literally hand-fist, arts club. Bahai Faith, NORTH west Fruit and berry growers assoc.

Education/Credentials
I got a 2 year degree at Los angeles city college, and 2 years study at LA state university. majoring in Psychology, and sociology.

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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 STAR TO ACAPULCO, , CARNIVAL SPIRIT AND CELEBRITY INFINITY TO ALASKA. 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. TRY MY NEW 2010 WEBSITE AT www.olympiadancelessons.com, Or google me. at dance olympia or swing olympia.

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