Rates
1 hour private lesson $50, group of 4 private lessons $225, group classes depends on venue, anywhere from $5 to $15 per class.
Bio: Dancin' David
David has been dancing for almost a decade. Enjoying people and music while dancing with them and showing them how to do the same, is what he loves to do. He got his start in the early 90’s when country music and dancing was very popular throughout North America. His natural talent for movement and desire to give people something to lift them up and enjoy themselves in healthy atmosphere lead to him sharing his new hobby with others not long after getting started. After graduating college in 1996 with an Electrical Engineering degree and some free time David began to explore professional lessons and competitions from Chicago to Boston. Traveling across the northeast David has trained with the top teachers in the country in Swing, Latin and Country dancing. Since 1998 David has been teaching in studios and clubs on a weekly basis as well as hosting weekend workshop events where National teachers come to the area and you guessed dance and teach all weekend long. In 2001, David gave up his engineering career and committed his life to his love of people and dance. He currently owns and operates, with his partner Dancin’ Dawn, a local Albany based dance business called DANCIN’ TIME. What time is it?…
Bio: Dancin' Dawn
Dawn has been dancing since 1994. Dawn is known for her outgoing and playful personality. Dawn dances for fun first, and everything else comes after. With a smile on her face and tones of patience for new dancers she is the perfect choice to teach beginner dancers, with a focus on fun and teachings of dance technique. Dawn started dancing swing to Elvis in her living room with her brother, and her mother showing them how to. In 1994 Dawn continued swing dancing, and added Lindy Hop taught by National Lindy Hop instructors Bill Borgida and Frankie Manning, and Ballroom in Ithaca, N.Y. With her good friend Steve Ryan who began the very successful Syracuse Swing Dance Society. Dawn was very helpful with the new dancers by helping them feel comfortable and that they to could learn to dance. Dawn started going to dance weekends in 1994 and taking numerous group classes with national instructors in West Cost Swing. At these dance events Dawn began entering Jack N’ Jill contests. Dawn has placed first, second, or third in some of the hand full of contests she has participated in. Dawn has taken private lessons with many National WCS instructors. Kate Ford, Hazel Mead, Tybaldt Ulrich, Ramona Stafield, Bill Cameron, Blake Hobby, Jennifer Lyons. Dawn has a love for many dances: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Latin, Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Country, Night Club Two Step, Israeli Folk Dancing, Line Dancing. Dawn chose to work full time with her husband Dancin’ David in his Dance and DJ business DANCIN’ TIME in October 2002, and they love every minute of it. Dawn started teaching the above dances in September of 2002. Dawn continues to train under the instruction of her beloved husband Dancin’ David. In addition to David’s training, Dawn learns additional dance instruction material from various sources. Dawn and David have performed various lead/follow and choreographed routines by request for many dance associations.
Testimonials: DJ Services
- "You played a great mix that really suited us. I would definitely recommend you to our friends." Allison and Matt Married August 23, 2003
- "Thank you so much for such a great job at our wedding! People are still raving about it months later." David and Mirrielle Married June 26, 2004
- "Thanks for making our day SO special" Harry and Diane Married April 4, 2004
- "I just wanted to thank you both for a great party. I appreciate your flexibility with changes etc.
We all had a great time!" Deb - Bat Mitzvah May 2004 - "I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your part in the evening's success. I got a lot of great feedback from the teachers and the students. All had a great time." Laurie - Prom May 2004
Terstimonials: Dance Services
- "The demo was great on Sunday! You and Dawn are a perfect match in more ways than one!" Kim
- "I think you are a fabulous teacher! Thanks, I'm having so much fun learning WCS." Carole
- "Thanks for a fun event this Saturday. The effort and hard work you put into selecting a great site & fantastic instructors as well as organizing a flawless event was so apparent throughout the day. I heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone I spoke to. That includes beginner dancers as well as the "steadies" that I see every Thursday night at the Big House. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly to all." Linda
- "David's teaching style is unique. He adds humor and levity to his classes. It is common practice to rotate partners in a group class. Most instructors say, " it's time to rotate partners. David will come out with "Rotate partners, tell your partner "I've had enough of you."
- "Do not confuse this humor and levity with lack of professionalism. David is a pro." Joe
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