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AUGUST INTENSIVE (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)  6 Days - 10am to 5pm daily. 14 Registrants per Intensive. (SOLD OUT) It was GREAT!  Register NOW for September.

AUG. 27, 28, 29 - Special "Steppin' Exploration" - Digging into the special qualities of this unique Swing Dance, that sets it apart from other forms of Swing.  Call for details - or click on Intensives in Left Column,

SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16, 17 -  Special Certification Intensive, exclusively for Teachers who want to specialize in "West Coast 101."  This concentrated series is designed for focus groups of only 14 participants. Reserve your spot NOW - For more information: Please Call: 562-869-8949.

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Skippy Blair's Dance Dynamics
Everything a DANCE TEACHER or a DANCE STUDENT
wants - or needs to know - about West Coast Swing
                                PLUS: 
Contemporary Social Dance - Cha-Cha - Waltz - Rumba - Melange - Jump Swing - and  More
 Adults - Teens - Kids - Plus School Based Programs that focus on the Universal Unit System(R) and Social Dance Curriculums - Call for information - 562-869-8949
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The latest version of GSDTA UNIT CARDS made a great hit in KONA. It was exciting to see so any people "reading" the cards & being able to demonstrate great NEW MOVES.  The Cards actually change the way people learn to dance. Watching the speed & accuracy with which new teachers picked up the "Rhythm Games" was an exhilarating experience all by itself. Check it out at a future GSDTA Dance Intensive.
CARDS are now available - See: PRODUCTS
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   GSDTA Certification Information LISTED BELOW
    Golden State Dance Teachers Association GSDTA is in it's 51st year and is the longest running Dance Teachers Organization, particularly when it comes to WEST COAST SWING.
For over 55 years, much of the evolution and development of West Coast Swing has come from the direct efforts of Skippy Blair & other Professional Members of GSDTA who are part of ongoing West Coast Swing and other DANCE INTENSIVES. Check the INDEX section for "WEST COAST SWING." - INTENSIVES - and Educational PRODUCTS.

INNOVATIONS such as: Rolling Count - Centering Knob - Center Point of Balance (CPB) - 3-Toe Base - Dance Rhythms - Single Tracking - Flash-Lighting Technique -  Power Point - Sending Foot - Upper Left and Upper Right Quadrants, etc. were born in  "Skippy Blair's Dance Dynamics" program.  GSDTA's reputation for creating top flight teachers and performers, has been making dance headlines for over 50 years, and continues it's development and growth through Certification training.

We are particularly proud of hearing how FAST the system produces results.  GSDTA wants to publicly thank Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann for all the Kudos we receive about the Universal Unit System(R) and our Dance Dynamics(R) program, from all over the world.  Their teaching and incomparable performing abilities have created excitement everywhere they travel.  Currently they are spreading the GOOD NEWS of West Coast 101 Competitions.  So far, we had great success in Kona in May, Jack & Jill O'Rama in June and soon heading for Miami Magic in July, followed by FRANCE in August.
              Happy Dancing -  Wherever it is - Whenever it is

 ALSO:  Check out Skippy's Dance BLOG:
                   www.SkippyBlair.blogspot.com
                EMAIL: Skippy@Skippyblair.com
   West Coast Swing DVD Set - 22      Foundation Patterns in West Coast 
 Swing  -  2 Hour, 2-Disc Set - Only 
            $49.95 for 2 discs -             
A particular hit with Teachers all over the World.    
     PLEASE - check PRODUCT LINE (left margin) -      
                      for additional  products                      

This 2-hour, 2-disc DVD, covers all 22 Foundation Patterns in West Coast Swing - (Currently receiving raves from coast to coast).  Each pattern teaches a new essential  "move" for the leader and the follower. Details clearly defined.  Each move is taught in the proper order for maximum learning. All this information for only $25 per DVD - (Sold, Part 1 & Part 2 as a pair)

Sample Testimonials:  "I am not a teacher, but armed with this DVD - I know I could teach."  -  "I found techniques in the beginning patterns that I had never heard about before."  JD, Seattle  -  "I have been teaching 7 years and I just changed my whole format to match your DVD - My STUDENTS really love it."  PD, San Diego.   (Check Index for more "Testimonials").

PRODUCT LINE (left margin) will tell you more about the "22 Pattern" DVD Set, the "SHIM SHAM" DVD, TIMING & PHRASING DVD,  the latest "JUDGING NOTEBOOK"  "West Coast 101" - & the new UNIT CARDS with Rolling Count Cards that stand behind the Rhythms.  PLUS other educational products, as they become available. 

Visitors since Jan. 2006

Skippy Blair
Photo by Walter Ricks 
May, 2007
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18 & Under - Always ½ Price for GSDTA Intensives

"West Coast 101"
Competitions:

Kona was GREAT in May
J&J O'Rama in June

Miami Magic in July

France in August
Halloween Swingthing
 in October
Check out INTENSIVES on our Website.

Also: More Info available:
(562) 869-8949

 for More Info on intensives:

Skippy@Skippyblair.com
 

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If YOU are just starting to learn
to dance,

Smile and enjoy

the Journey. 

The JOY of the journey will be a Memory
that will
last a lifetime.

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LATEST DANCE TIP:

Pressing the Centering Knob back is raising the level of dancers from coast to coast. SMASHING hit at  Hawaii, 2009!
 

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Question from Competition Performer:
Can Body Flight be achieved without
Rolling Count?

Answer: NO it can't. 
Someone can HAVE Body Flight without being aware that they are dancing Rolling Count - but any knowledgeable observer

will be able to Identify it.
 

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