SoCal Summer Swingout Podcast

I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie last Camp Hollywood and she has quite the story to share! From her introvert journey to her dance understanding and being an instructor now was so cool to hear! Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and hit "Going" on our Facebook event below! Links: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 Event website: https://socalsummerswingout.wordpress.com/ IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Pate about his connection to Jazz and Afro movement! We got to speak of our joint African connection to the dance, his experience in the dance community and his research! Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and hit "Going" on our Facebook event below! LInks: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 Event website: https://socalsummerswingout.wordpress.com/ IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Kenny Nelson is a veteran of the lindy hop community and he shares some of his best insight on how to grow the scene, community tools that help and a multiltitude of links that will inform us of the root of the dance. Highly recommend everyone check out the links below and support Swingin Denver! Sam Caroll's Blog - https://samanthacarroll.com/index.html Blog: https://thehomeofhappyfeet.com/ Book: Steppin' on the Blues: The Visible Rhythms of African American Dance (Folklore and Society) Paperback – March 1, 1996 by Jacqui Malone (Author) Book: Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branche Book: Waltzing in the Dark: African American Vaudeville and Race Politics in the Swing Era Quote: "I Pay my People"- Duke Ellington https://dogpossum.org/ https://www.azquotes.com/quote/527793 “The term vernacular refers to dance performed to the rhythms of African American music; dance that makes those rhythms visible.” More on Kenny: https://www.swingindenver.com/blog/ https://www.instagram.com/swinginden/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C2iGAfMOrKT/ Take "Your identity is attached to it and that's a disruption." What could be the "it" he refers to could be me and others grappling with growing up on East Coast Swing/Jitterbug being the first thing you learn coming into a swing dance class, then teaching it because we never questioned why or why not, then grappling with how your dance identity is tied to it and the feelings that might arise

Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for your patience as I worked on ramping up the podcast for you all! Great new things coming so stay tuned for those updates as each episode drops!FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

This is a special podcast where we have Calvin talk about his dance journey, being a primary follow, and his view on community! There might also be a special person on the podcast this week too! Take a look! Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

On this episode, I spoke with Tyedric HIll, a professional swing dancer traveling the world but we spent a lot of our time talking about the intricacies of dance and the emotions related to it. This is a really great episode and I hope you enjoy! Links: https://www.instagram.com/tyedric_hill/ Thumbnail picture: https://www.instagram.com/j_s_almonte/

We are joined on this podcast by a dancer who struggled through their journey of homelessness and how it affected dance for them. There was a lot of insight that they shared which is applicable for anyone struggling and with their vulnerability. Links: https://sites.google.com/view/shipinoc/become-a-guest

I had the opportunity to interview Benny & Bianca after their massive Camp Hollywood win for Strictly Am! Their training routine, how they feel about moving up, the joy of community and so much more! Check out the video below: Camp Hollywood video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS6DeKd7oxU Dimitrio's Music: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?fbclid=PAAabN8bumoZQZknqw_pwBV3gTmV2Qpb_A4bETXu0Uex3kyF_8_Ci7m9aek1s_aem_AUGWuBj1DXrmaPDAA0fGg5WF4qOxG1QfgWsUMGKsAb9z_ngc4mt7rCQzU7bdA2xFzNY

Hilary needs no introduction so in this podcast we went in depth into her story, how Camp Hollywood started, and how she approached competitions. She also gives advice to anyone competing so if you're coming to Camp Hollywood, this one is for you!! Dimitrio's Music: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1f548c28-d752-4680-9562-a536c3adfa40

Jake and Andrea won 5th place at Camp Hollywood’s Am Strictly which involved a lot of air! They are passionate about it and we dug into what that means to them as well as their dance life! Enjoy the episode! Links: https://instagram.com/handstandrea?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://instagram.com/jkerzz?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.youtube.com/live/4nNKU82xvq4?feature=share The music you heard just now is a song called "Dancers in the Night" by Pàppa D, a fellow swing dancer, musician, artist, and friend. You can find all links for streaming, socials, and videos below! Go give him your support! https://linktr.ee/PappaD?fbclid=PAAabN8bumoZQZknqw_pwBV3gTmV2Qpb_A4bETXu0Uex3kyF_8_Ci7m9aek1s_aem_AUGWuBj1DXrmaPDAA0fGg5WF4qOxG1QfgWsUMGKsAb9z_ngc4mt7rCQzU7bdA2xFzNY

Shari shares her experience with swing dancing and how it differs in her mind from all the other dance styles she's done. We touch on embarrassing moments, styling, competitions and dance partnerships. Enjoy! Links:

Diego joins us from Mexico where he talks about his dance journey from learning early on to traveling abroad to the beautiful dance scene that Mexico has! We also discuss Guadalajara Lindy Exchange (GLX) and how different scenes have different flavors. This is a great chat you don't want to miss! Links: Diego's IG: https://www.instagram.com/swingtanuki GLX IG: https://www.instagram.com/gdllindyexchange GLX Registration & FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/glx-guadalajara-lindy-exchange/720387199547986/ Guadalajara Dance Scene IG: https://www.instagram.com/gdlindys

Emily is the president of the UCI Swing Dance Club and in this episode, we get to hear her perspective of the swing dance scene, the importance of the community she has found, and how much dancing has impacted her life. If you're a college student looking to start your own scene, this is a great one for you! Give it a listen! Links: https://instagram.com/brenemanemily?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== https://instagram.com/swingatuci?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==