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Mark Scheuffele
GottaLottaDance.com MarkScheuffle Interview (1of2) at Capital Swing 2010
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We caught up with WCS Champion Mark "The Marine" Scheuffle and found out that although you see him competing now and then, he much prefers to be a "social dancer". Mark told us what he thinks about dancing with beginning dancers and top dancers. He also shared with us some tips for the guys on how to "treat her right" on the dance floor.
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Jordan Frisbee and Melissa Rutz
Jordan Frisbee & Melissa Rutz West Coast Swing Phoenix 2009
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Jordan Frisbee & Melissa Rutz. Phoenix 2009 Champions of Champions West Coast Swing Jack & Jill.
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Nick King (530) 228-7999
Nick King Interview at Monterey Swingfest 2010, Part 1 of 2
NCKing@neranima.com
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Franklin had a great talk with West Coast Swing All Star/Champion Nick (aka Nicholas) King at Monterey Swingfest. Those who know Nick know what sweetheart he is but we wanted to know anyway, why does everyone want to dance with Nick? We got his down-to-earth answer that would make the world and dance floor a better place to live if everyone took his advice. This is part 1 of 2, be sure to catch them both!
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Chuck Brown and Melissa Rutz
Chuck Brown & Melissa Rutz West Coast Swing
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Bridge Town Swing 2008. Chuck Brown & Melissa Rutz Upper Strictly West Coast Swing.
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Jason Wayne and Tatiana Mollmann
Mountain Magic 2009 Jason Wayne and Tatiana Mollman 1st place 2008 Champions West Coast Swing
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Mountain Magic 2009 Swing V Promo - Mountain Magic 2008 West Coast Swing Competition Champions level Jack n Jill Jason Wayne and Tatiana Mollman 1st place.
Video Provided by Steve Klein - Swing V - Swing Dance Videos
Jack and Jill competitions are improv, with a partner they do not typically dance with, no choreography, and the dancers have to interpret the music on-the-fly as they dance.
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Ben Moris and Melina Ramirez
Ben Morris Melina Ramirez West coast swing.mpg
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West Coast Swing performed by Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez at the Eurodance Festival 2010 -
All video recording allowed by the organisation of Eurodance Festival 2010
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Michael and Dawn Kiehm
Michael & Dawn Kiehm Memoirs!
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So You Think You Can Cabaret!
www.starlightdance.com
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Michael Kiehm
GottaLottaDance.com West Coast Swing Michael Kiehm Interview (2 of 2)
http://www.Starlightdance.com
mkiehm@starlightdance.com
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We finished up our talk with All-Dance Champion, Michael Kiehm and asked him to predict the future of dance. No easy feat, but Michael had an interesting response to the question. He also touches on how he trains instructors, how he keeps his students aware of new trends and what you can learn from doing more than one dance style.
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Doug Silton and Patti Jobst
Desert City Swing 2008 - Doug & Patti - Strictly Swing
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Doug Silton & Patti Jobst competing in the Champions Strictly Swing Division at the 2008 Desert City Swing.
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Kyle Redd and Tatiana Mollmann
Champions Strictly Swing - Kyle Redd & Tatiana Mollmann - 1st Place
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Palm Springs Swing Dance Classic and Dance Camp 2009 - 2010
Champions Strictly Swing - Nick Jay & Joanna Meinl - 2nd Place
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Nick Jay and Joanna Meinl
Champions Strictly Swing - Nick Jay & Joanna Meinl - 2nd Place
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Palm Springs Swing Dance Classic and Dance Camp 2009 - 2010
Champions Strictly Swing - Nick Jay & Joanna Meinl - 2nd Place
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Chuck Brown
Interview with Chuck Brown, Part 2 of 3
CBdancer.com
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Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollmann, Parker Dearborn and Jessica Cox
Don't Cha (Pussycat Dolls) - West Coast Swing demo
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Source : http://www.seasunswing.net/
A West Coast swing demo from Parker and Jessica & Jordan and Tatiana at the Sea Sun and Swing Camp 2005 in la Grande Motte (France)
Une démo de West Coast Swing par Parker et Jessica & Jordan et Tatiana au Sea Sun Swing 2005 à la Grande Motte (France)
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Brennar Goree and Patty Vo
Brennar Goree and Patty Vo dance at Capital Swing 2010
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this was the All-Star Jack n Jill divisoins at Capital. Go to thubsupvideo.com to get your complete dvd set with some outrageously wonderful West Coast Swing dancing!
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Kelly Buckwalter Casanova
Interview with Kelly Buckwalter Casanova at Monterey Swingfest 2010
www.kellydance.com
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This is a preview of our "Expert Talk" with West Coast Swing Champion, Judge and Instructor, Kelly Buckwalter Casanova. Kelly gives us some tips on the West Coast Swing judging process, what to expect, the changes in the dance world, who she thinks "walks on water" and so much more. Kelly is a real treasure in the West Coast Swing world for all of her many contributions! Find out why.
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Julien Vallier and Beverly Brunerie
Boogie by the Bay 2009 - Julien Vallier & Beverly Brunerie - Young Adult Division West coast swing
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Julien Vallier & Beverly Brunerie Young Adult Division 2nd place www.julienandbeverly.com West Coast swing Routine Boogie by the Bay 2009 in San Francisco. Second perform in US :) From France.
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Milena Esherick (510) 847-8077
Interview at CapSwing 2010
mailto:Milena.Esherick@gmail.com
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We caught up with Advanced West Coast Swing Dancer and Clinical Psychologist, Milena Esherick after her workshop "The Mental Side of Dance: Strategies To Improve Performance" at CapSwing. Milena has some incredible methods to improve your dance. She'll touch on them briefly here, but be sure to watch her full presentation!
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Melissa Rutz and Arjay Centeno
Interview at CapSwing 2010, Part 3 of 3
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Arjay Centeno and Brandi Tobias
Boogie by the Bay 2009 Champions Jack & Jill - 1st place - Arjay Centeno & Brandi Tobias
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Champion Dancers Arjay Centeno & Brandi Tobias dance to "Masquerade" by Backstreet Boys in the 2009 Boogie by the Bay's Champion Jack and Jill Division placing 1st place.
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Michael Kiehm
GottaLottaDance.com West Coast Swing Michael Kiehm Interview (1 of 2)
http://www.Starlightdance.com
mkiehm@starlightdance.com
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We spoke with All-Dance Champion, Michael Kiehm and were very impressed by how many dances he's master, including our favorite, WCS! His San Diego dance studio is the longest running independent dance studio in California. Find out what top pros you know teach from there and why his studio has such staying power. Also, Michael gives us a look back on the dance trends as he has seen them.
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Clive Stevens and Emily Drinkall
UCWDC Worlds 2010 Clive Stevens & Emily Drinkall Classic Open 1 West Coast Swing
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UCWDC Worlds 2010 Clive Stevens & Emily Drinkall Classic Open 1 West Coast Swing
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Benji Schwimmer and Jordan Frisbee
WEST COAST SWING - Benji Schwimmeri i Jordan Frisbee
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WEST COAST SWING - Benji Schwimmer Jordan Frisbee
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Michael Kielbasa and Jennifer Deluca
West Coast Swing Michael and Jen
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Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer Deluca win 1st at America's Classic
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Ben McHenry and Tessa Cunningham
Ben McHenry & Tessa Cunningham.avi
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Ben McHenry dances in the Invitational Jack & Jill with Tessa Cunningham at the 2009 Bridgetown Swing event.
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Terry Roseborough and Tessa Cunningham
West Coast Swing Tessa & Terry
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Tessa Cunningham and Terry Roseborough in the Champions West Coast Swing Jack & Jill (improv) at Seattle Easter Swing 2007. See more Tessa at www.canadianswingchampions.com
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Benji Schwimmer and Kellese Key
Benji Schwimmer & Kellese Key 2008 US Open Swing Dance Championships
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The 2008 US Open Swing Dance Championships in the Showcase Division, with a West Coast Swing routine, 1st Place Couple Benji Schwimmer & Kellese Key!!!
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Lance Shermoen and Sharlot Bott
Sharlot Bott & Lance Shermoen Shoulder Aerial Swing
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At this 1991 Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Jam session, Sharlot Bott & Lance Shermoen perform the Shoulder Aerial (The Propeller) with an unheard of 12 revolutions. Note Mario, Sylvia, Barry Jones, and Kenny Wetzel in the background.
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Mario Robau, Jr. and Kelly Buckwalter Casanova
Mario and Kelly
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Samantha Buckwalter writes, "My mommy and uncle dancing to How Long Can a Fool Go Wrong when I was 6 years old :-)"
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Chuck Brown
Interview with Chuck Brown, Part 1 of 3
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Franklin caught up with Chuck Brown to learn more about the Reno Dance Sensation April 15-18, 2010. This year there's a Beginning Bootcamp and even ways Allstars and Champions can improve their dance. Chuck also gives a insights to the European dance invasion and a sleeping schedule tip. Check it out, there are three parts. This is part 1, be sure to watch all three!
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Terri Haley
Interview on Dance Sport Psychology, Part 1 of 2
http://www.mattersoftheheartresources.com/
Terri-Haley@comcast.net
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Michele visited with Terri Haley, Advanced West Coast Swing Dancer by night, but Marriage and Family Therapist by day. She and Milena Escherick present their workshop "Sports Psychology: Applications to Dance" at workshops at conventions around the country. In our conversation we talked about how the workshop was developed and the tools you can develop to improve your dance.
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Tim Renner (775) 636-5457
Interview on West Coast Swing
www.DanceWorldReno.com
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Michele talked to Tim Renner and found out how he got started in West Coast Swing, his advice to newcomers and how you can get involved in team dancing
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Melissa Rutz and Arjay Centeno
Interview at CapSwing 2010, Part 1 of 3
http://www.melissarutz.com/ http://www.arjaycenteno.com/
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We caught up with West Coast Swing Champions Melissa Rutz and Arjay Centeno at the Capital Swing convention to get a little more insight into this amazing dance duo. Here in Part 1 we found out what makes a champion, their background training what Kyle Redd and Beata Howe did for Melisssa and what Melissa used to hate. Make sure to see all three!
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Mark Scheuffele
GottaLottaDance.com MarkScheuffele Interview (2of2) at Capital Swing 2010
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In our continued conversation with WCS Champion Mark "The Marine" Scheuffle we found out the places that Mark has danced, including the infamous "Press Box". We're jealous! Also more perspective on being a social dancer versus a competitive dancer.
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Mario Robau, Jr. and Mary Ann Nunez
Mary Ann Nunez & Mario Robau Memoirs
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Mary Ann Nunez & Mario Robau Memoirs
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Nick King (530) 228-7999
Nick King Interview at Monterey Swingfest 2010, Part 2 of 2
NCKing@neranima.com
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Jordan Frisbee and Melina Ramirez
Melina Ramirez & Jordan Frisbee - Jack n Jill WCS Swingdiego
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Melina Ramirez and Jordan Frisbee - 3rd place Improv West Coast Swing dance in the Champions Jack and Jill at Swingdiego 2008. Visit benandmelina.com and swingsandiego.com. For the event video visit swingdancestuff.com
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John Lindo and Stephanie Batista
Phoenix 2008 Champions! John Lindo and Stephanie Batista
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West Coast Swing dance champions John Lindo and Stephanie Batista. Video by Images in Motion. Full event videos available: orders@imagesinmotion.com
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Robert Royston and Brandi Tobias
phoenix 09 champions robert & brandy
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Watch west coast swing champions Robert Royston & Brandi Tobias perform a jack & jill dance that looks entirely choreographed. This is the epidomy of what jack & jill dancing is all about., For the DVD or the video streaming on demand set go to thumbsupvideo.com
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Parker Dearborn and Melissa Rutz
Parker Dearborn & Melissa Rutz West Coast Swing Capital JJ 2009
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Parker Dearborn and Melissa Rutz. Capital 2009 Champions West Coast Swing Jack & Jill 3rd place.
video footage by www.ImagesinMotion.com
www.melissarutz.com
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Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann
SwingDiego 2008 - 1st Place Classic
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SwingDiego 2008 - 1st Place Classic Division. Purchase your SwingDiego 2008 DVDs at www.SwingDiego.net Footage provided courtesy of www.SwingDanceStuff.com
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Benji Schwimmer
Benji Schwimmer Dancing like Michael Jackson!
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Benji Schwimmer
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Mark Simpkins
Interview on West Coast Swing
marsim1948@yahoo.com
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Michele caught up with long time West Coast Swing Master Dancer, Mark Simpkins. Mark's been around the dance world for 25 years as a competitor, instructor and judge. He's got a great eye for breaking down what dancers are doing right and incorrectly. Mark also shares a dance shoe tip that won't break you bank account.
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Chuck Brown
Interview with Chuck Brown, Part 3 of 3
CBdancer.com
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Arjay Centeno, Melissa Rutz and Deborah Szekely
Arjay-Melissa-Deborah at New Years Dancing eve in Boston
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This incredible dance 3-some was an unrehearsed and spontaneous routine. It looks like they worked it it for weeks. Order the 2-DVD set at
http://www.thumbsupvideo.com
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Nick King and Patty Vo
Nick King & Patty Vo
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Chico Dance Sensation 2007
Nick King and Patty Vo in the West Coast Swing Champion Jack and Jill competition
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Samantha Buckwalter and Jennifer Delucca
Sam and Jen Boogie 2009
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Samantha Buckwalter and Jennifer Delucca in champions strictly swing at boogie by the bay 2009
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Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake
Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake - 2009 WCS Dance Classic Routine
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West Coast Swing with Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake dancingat Seattle's Easter Swing.
http://www.thumbsupvideo.com
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Miguel De Sousa and Tessa Cunningham
Miguel & Tessa First Place Jack n Jill Phoenix '08
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Miguel and Tessa dance beautifully to Ne-Yo - Because of You and win First Place in the All-Stars Jack and Jills in Phoenix.
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Gotta Lotta Dance Free Zone
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