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John began dancing in 1992 with Country Western and line dancing.He quickly moved into West Coast Swing and garnered more than his share of awards and championships.Some of his First Place awards include the US Open, Grand Nationals, Phoenix Champions of Champions, and the North Atlantic All Star Division.He received the Entertainer of the Year award at the USA Grand Nationals in 2001.John and his partner AnnMarie McCabe have recently cast their net further by returning to compete in the Country Western circuit in the Showcase division.John currently resides in New Jersey and is a familiar and influential presence in the New York City West Coast Swing scene.
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Jason and Sophy met on the dance floor in May of 1998 at a Swing and Country Dance Event and they’ve been dancing together ever since. They travel all over the country competing, teaching, judging and performing. They compete with other partners in the Classic Division and together in the Showcase division. They are currently ranked top 5 nationally in the West Coast Swing Showcase Division. Jason and Sophy teach at Step-N-Out Studio in Covington, Kentucky. Jason specialize in swing, country, hustle, ballroom and theatre arts. Sophy specializes in swing, country, hustle and theatre arts. They are passionate promoters of west coast swing, the dance that is sweeping the nation as the soon to be number one dance style. As instructors, they are known for their unique ability to illustrate techniques to give their students a better understanding of movements and to achieve their maximum dancing potential. Jason and Sophy love to share their passion and knowledge for dancing.
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Established in 1998, Dancin’ DJ’s, LLC has become one of the premier providers of DJ Services and Dance Instruction in the Indianapolis, Bloomington and Columbus, Indiana area. They are a husband and wife team, with Don playing all of the music at each event, while Jean serves as the Master of Ceremonies as well as the Event Coordinator.Dancin’ DJ’s Services include specialized play for dance clubs and events interested in Swing style music, as well as traditional DJ Services; such as wedding receptions, company parties and private parties. For more information go to their website at www.donandjean.com
Kristie is a member of the Columbus Swing Dance Club and has provided many hours of dance instruction to our members. As one of Columbus's top dance instructors, she conducts workshops for many groups and clubs in the area.
The beginner as well as the advanced dancer can learn from Kristie's training with national dance champions and from her years of experience dancing various styles. Kristie instructs her workshops with professionalism while maintaining a fun learning environment. Her workshops range from east cost swing, night club two step, cha-cha, west coast swing, and ballroom.
Many partriciants of Kristie's workshops leave with a good foundation that prepares them with ease for the next level of their dance experience.
