Dancing |
|
Me |
Seeking |
Pro/Am Status |
Amateur |
Professional
Amateur |
Experience |
20 years |
at least 5 years experience |
Proficiency |
| Social/Club | Amateur | EU | Professional | 5 | Advanced | Novice | A1 | Staff |
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| Social/Club | Amateur | EU | Professional | 3 | Intermediate 1 | Silver | C | Silver | 4 | Intermediate 2 | Gold | B | Gold | 5 | Advanced | Novice | A1 | Staff | 6 | Show | Pre-Champ | A2 | Senior Staff | 7 | Star | Champ | S | Rising Star |
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Dance Styles |
 Blues  Carolina Shag  East Coast Swing/Rock-n-Roll  West Coast Swing |
 Blues  Carolina Shag  East Coast Swing/Rock-n-Roll  West Coast Swing |
Goals |
 Social  Competition  Performance  Training/Practice
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 Social  Competition  Performance  Training/Practice |
Like to Dance |
? hrs/day, ? days/week |
(unused at present) |
Physical Description |
|
Me |
Seeking |
Gender |
Male |
Female |
Age |
71 |
50 to 75 |
Height (w/o shoes) |
6'0" (183 cm) |
5'4" (163 cm) to 6'0" (183 cm) |
Weight |
251 lbs (114 kg) |
(unused at present) |
Hair Color |
Light Brown |
(unused at present) |
Eye Color |
Blue |
(unused at present) |
Body Type |
Large |
 Slim/Slender  Average  Muscular/Athletic  Stocky  Large |
Ethnicity |
Caucasian/White |
 Caucasian/White  African Descent/Black  Native American Indian  Asian  Indian  Native Pacific  Latino  Middle-Eastern  Other |
Personal Information |
|
Me |
Seeking |
Relationship Status |
Single |
any |
Occupation |
Retired |
(unused at present) |
Smoking |
No |
 No  Occasionally  Daily |
Drinking |
No |
 No  Socially  Regularly |
Education |
Bachelors Degree |
(unused at present) |
Income |
$100,000 - $149,999 US |
(unused at present) |
Religion |
Agnostic |
(unused at present) |
Open to Dating |
Yes |
I don't care. I'm just looking for a dance partner. |
Language skill |
English |
 English |
Credentials |
0
|
Covid Vaccination |
Fully Vaccinated 2 primary doses, no boosters
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More About Me
Retired intel analyst, piano player, enjoys social dance scene in metro D.C. area. Most recently into shag, slow blues, West Coast, swing but almost exclusively in live music venues. I am not fussy, not into showing off, but expect more than beginner level. I like the spontaneous, interpretative nature of these dances; matching the dance line to the musical line. Disappointed in the last 10+ years of West Coast evolving into a highly competition driven stage-craft dominated by rap and hip-hop with a high percentage of abysmal (or worse) lyrics; What happened to the Blues? What happened to SOCIAL West Coast? Open to "practice" on routines, new moves, being coached (style/technique), and style blending (e.g., blues + tango). I can teach but have no strong desire to do so now. No lifts, no aerials! Background is C&W, Lindy, waltz, touch of ballroom and Latin evolved to more smooth dance styles. Sample of favorite songs: Avalon, Sea Cruise, Statesboro Blues, Gonna Move Across the River, (and stuff from Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B.King, Sam Cooke, Gary Bass, Bill Pinkney and the Drifters, etc)
I'm Looking For
Looking for strong connection and effortless dance magic (you will know what I mean). You have to feel the music - there is no substitute! Sociable, quick witted, good conversationalist, musical background helpful. Mobility and fluidity are most important. Pop-quiz: "Can you spin?" No drama queens, passive aggressive or possessive types, etc. "Can you play with the other children?" (getting to the point!)