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The Charleston is one of the swing era dances that you’ll see at TSDS dances.
On June 1, we’re featuring a short solo Charleston lesson during the dance!
These folks can help you improve your dancing! Check their websites for group lesson schedules, or contact them directly to arrange a private lesson. Group lessons are also often advertised on TSDS Facebook wall posts.
(Listed in random order)
Daniel McClain, Raleigh/Cary
http://www.premierdancecary.com
Daniel McClain is one of the Triangle's most widely versed dance instructors. Daniel has been dancing Lindy Hop and Argentine tango for 9 years, salsa and ballroom for 7 years, and teaching dance professionally for over 6 years. His dancing style has been recognized for its powerful moves, crisp accuracy, and creative musicality. As a result of his unique style and movement quality on the dance floor, Daniel has been recognized in regional competitions, placing in competitions at Lindy Focus, the Atlanta Varsity Showdown (AVS), Boston Tea Party, and Carolina Groove. What makes Daniel a standout in the realm of partnered dance is his ability to move seamlessly and faithfully from one dance style to another in such a way that one would assume that he only dances a single dance style. His authenticity in movement remains faithful to each dance style--thus, making him a "dance chameleon."
Frankie Hagan, Raleigh/Wake Forest
Frankie Hagan is a lindy hop and balboa instructor, a certified professional ballroom dance instructor, and a member of the NDTA. Frankie appeared as a swing dancer in the motion picture "The Notebook". He has traveled for national competitions, has been awarded for his efforts, and teaches private group classes in Raleigh and Wake Forest. Frankie was the founder of the Charleston, SC swing scene.
Mad About Dance (MAD), Raleigh/Durham
Established over 14 years ago by award winning instructors Debbie Ramsey and Wesley Boz, MAD ACADEMY has been featured in the Raleigh News & Observer, Jitterbug Magazine, The Independent Weekly, Feather Award Magazine, NBC-17 and the TV show "Keeping Up With The Joneses". In the INDYWEEK Magazine readers poll, they were voted "Best In The Triangle 2009 & 2011" - categories: Dance Studio and Top Club Dee Jay.
Come join them for fun, energetic, informative, technique driven group classes in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Shag, Blues and Charleston dancing. New classes begin every month in Raleigh, Durham & NCSU. Private lessons, national touring workshops by appointment. Contact us at (919)494-2300
Chris & Holly Owens, Raleigh/Durham
Nationally recognized instructors Chris & Holly not only teach the ‘how’ but also the ‘why’ behind dance concepts and technique while emphasizing fun and personal instruction. Chris and Holly offer East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa and Charleston instruction through private lessons, group classes and workshops. They can regularly be found at national events teaching, competing, judging, emceeing, Deejaying or just plain dancing.
Jason Sager, Durham
Jason offers "holistic dance training" classes in a variety of styles including Lindy, Blues, Charleston, and Balboa. With a variety of teaching partners, he offers ongoing 2-hour intensive classes designed to ramp up your dance skills and enhance those that make your dancing work. By teaching connection, quality of movement, and creativity, Jason aims to help you be an inspiring, fun, and original dancer.
Laura Rose, Durham/Chapel Hill
Although more recognized for West Coast, Laura teaches group and private lessons in East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa and a variety of other dances. Because of her interest in all styles of dance, Laura promotes both the inclusion and infusion of moves from one dance into the styling of the others. Because of this, Laura’s classes provide a unique perspective on individual styling and experimentation.
Laura mainly teaches from the Triangle Dance Studio in RTP. She is the founder of “Dance4Fun” and co-founder of “Wade & Laura Dance Events”.
Matthew Vazquez & Christine Dove, Hillsborough/Chapel Hill
http://www.facebook.com/MattyVChrisD
Although Matt and Chris have only recently joined forces teaching (as of mid-2011), they bring over 30 years of dance insight to the area. In working to combining skills and knowledge from very diverse dance backgrounds and training, they have developed a unique teaching strategy. Their engaging and entertaining lessons combine innovative exercises, essential concepts, and challenging yet achievable moves. They are passionate about sharing the joy of dance with others; focusing on building the connection and chemistry that makes a dance feel totally natural yet magical.
ZZZchrisedove@gmail.com (remove the ZZZ)
