My current and past involvement as a West Coast Swing staff member has placed me in nearly every role required to keep an event running smoothly. Over the years, I have served as a host, announcer, ticket taker, DJ, instructor, teacher, and announcer. Each role carries its own responsibilities, pressures, and expectations. While none of these roles alone were overwhelming, there were occasions when I needed to step into multiple positions at once to ensure the event stayed on track. Those moments taught me adaptability and accountability.
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The Mentor
I selectively invite a small number of passionate West Coast Swing dancers to explore mentorship with me. This path favors depth, honesty, and long-term growth over faster and less desirable results. We begin by connecting socially at dances, meetups and dance events. I will observe your current dance level, timing, technique, and teamwork. My 35 years in West Coast Swing gave me insight into the many layer of your dancing. I have lived in and with this dance from many years that gives me a unique prospective. I have evolved over the years with the dance and the ever changing music.
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The Dancer
Dance has always been more than movement to me; it has been a language through which I understand connection, creativity, and discipline. My journey in West Coast Swing began with curiosity and quickly became a commitment to growth. From the earliest days on the social floor, I was drawn not just to patterns, but to how movement feels when timing, balance, and intention align.
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The Competitor
I chose to compete not for validation, but for accountability. Competition gave me a clear benchmark and a reason to measure my progress against others in the West Coast Swing community. It set a standard that pushed me to refine my technique, my preparation, and my mindset. Competing keeps me honest about where I am and where I still need to grow.
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