

SoCal Summer Swingout Podcast
Andry Rakotomalala
Hello and welcome to our podcast! Here I interview all types of dancers on everything swing dance related! You can expect to hear from dancers of all experiences and topics regarding lindy hop, balboa, collegiate shag & more! Episodes every Wednesday at 8:30am PST.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 60min
Growth of an Introverted Dancer ft Stephanie Paloma
I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie last Camp Hollywood and she has quite the story to share! From her introvert journey to her dance understanding and being an instructor now was so cool to hear! Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and hit "Going" on our Facebook event below! Links: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 Event website: https://socalsummerswingout.wordpress.com/ IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Feb 28, 2024 • 57min
Dance Journey + The Perdido Prank ft. Blake Thiessen and Grace Babbes
About 1 year ago, I filmed the very first episode of the podcast with Blake and Grace but the footage got lost. Luckily, we filmed another one and it was such a fun and amazing time! They spoke about their dance journeys, their routines, and this pretty darn hilarious prank they pulled on me! Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and hit "Going" on our Facebook event below! Links: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 Event website: https://socalsummerswingout.wordpress.com/ IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

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Feb 21, 2024 • 52min
How Jazz and Afro Movement are connected ft. Afrolindyhopper
Discover the interconnectedness of Lindy Hop, Jazz, and African Dance in a lively discussion with Pati. Explore the significance of authenticity and individuality in dance styles, along with the fusion of jazz and Afro movements shaping vernacular jazz dance. Embrace dance as a form of meditation and freedom of expression, connecting with the transformative power of movement.

Feb 14, 2024 • 53min
Valentines day Special! Single Swing Dancers Episode!
Today we have 3 single swing dancers who hopped on the podcast to talk about dating in the scene, what they are looking for, and their dance journeys! If any of them appeal to you, feel free to reach out to them on IG below: Taya: https://www.instagram.com/lynnepriori/ Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmaryluv/ Juan: https://www.instagram.com/saint.looney.tattoo/ LInks: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 7min
How to market swing dancing ft. Kenny Nelson
Veteran lindy hopper Kenny Nelson and author Sam Caroll share insights on growing the dance scene. They discuss preserving African American roots in Lindy Hop, the impact of live music, Denver's swing band scene, and innovative marketing strategies. The podcast explores partnerships in teaching, swing dance culture differences, and upcoming workshops.

Jan 31, 2024 • 53min
Bert's Been Places
Many people around the country know Bert as the friendly dancer who dances with everyone! I sat down with him to learn more about his incredible travels and his experiences in other scenes. Enjoy! Sorry that there isn't any video as the video file got corrupted :/ FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527 IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/ Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Jan 31, 2024 • 53min
Bert's Been Places
Many people around the country know Bert as the friendly dancer who dances with everyone! I sat down with him to learn more about his incredible travels and his experiences in other scenes. Enjoy!FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Jan 24, 2024 • 29min
Some Major 2024 Updates & Announcements!
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for your patience as I worked on ramping up the podcast for you all! Great new things coming so stay tuned for those updates as each episode drops!FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3581875942048527IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/socalsummerswingout/Music Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 50min
Personal and Dance Empathy ft. Mishu Khan
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mishu today where we explored his dance journey, his work a physicist, and a lot about his journey in emotional awareness and intelligence. We talked about how it related to dance and competition, overall looking at Empathy. We got deep into the emotions of dance and answered questions so hopefully you enjoy! Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
Being a follow and dance community ft. Calvin Lu
This is a special podcast where we have Calvin talk about his dance journey, being a primary follow, and his view on community! There might also be a special person on the podcast this week too! Take a look! Links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD


