SoCal Summer Swingout Podcast

Jack Chen, a California Swing Dance Hall of Famer, joins us to talk about his extensive dance experience from dancing back in 2007 til now. He brings a wealth of knowledge about dancing as a whole, being true to yourself, and the exciting news of the open auditions for the SoCal Swing Dance team called Air Mail Special! Auditions are on Sunday, November 12th and Callbacks are Sunday, November 19th! Links: http://www.msptinc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pappadmusic/ https://linktr.ee/PappaD

Professional swing dancer Tyedric Hill discusses the transformative power of art and self-expression in dance, emphasizing resilience, personal growth, and the communal aspects of connecting with music. He shares insights on the evolution of competition mindset in Lindy Hop and the importance of embracing diverse influences for a well-rounded dance experience. Tyedric also encourages swing dancers to prioritize self-care and continuous growth in their dance journey.

It was quite a treat to have spent some time speaking with Jeremy Otth about his dance journey, his views on our dance community, and the life of a professional dance instructor. We touched on so much good stuff, I hope you enjoy! Links: Elevatedthythmn.com Jeremy_otth@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.otth https://linktr.ee/PappaD

We are joined on this podcast by a dancer who struggled through their journey of homelessness and how it affected dance for them. There was a lot of insight that they shared which is applicable for anyone struggling and with their vulnerability. Links: https://sites.google.com/view/shipinoc/become-a-guest

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Chris and Lou from the Jazz Babies Podcast, a great podcast that looks at dancing, community and the journey of two dancers who are exploring the swing dance world. We talked about their start, their dance philosophy, and how community played a part in their journey. Enjoy! Links: https://www.instagram.com/jazzbabiespodcast/ https://linktr.ee/jazzbabiespodcast https://www.instagram.com/for_dancing_only/ https://www.instagram.com/the____lou/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1180033183398829

I had the opportunity to interview Benny & Bianca after their massive Camp Hollywood win for Strictly Am! Their training routine, how they feel about moving up, the joy of community and so much more! Check out the video below: Camp Hollywood video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS6DeKd7oxU Dimitrio's Music: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?fbclid=PAAabN8bumoZQZknqw_pwBV3gTmV2Qpb_A4bETXu0Uex3kyF_8_Ci7m9aek1s_aem_AUGWuBj1DXrmaPDAA0fGg5WF4qOxG1QfgWsUMGKsAb9z_ngc4mt7rCQzU7bdA2xFzNY

We are blessed to have Jonathan Stout joining us where he talks about his journey from a dancer to a musician as well as music and community. We get a glimpse into his life as one of the best swing dance bands in the country (seriously hire him) and an in-depth chat about the music itself. So get ready for a great discussion and enjoy the show! Links: https://www.campusfive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CampusFive https://www.instagram.com/campusfive/ Dimitrio's Music: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1f548c28-d752-4680-9562-a536c3adfa40

Hilary needs no introduction so in this podcast we went in depth into her story, how Camp Hollywood started, and how she approached competitions. She also gives advice to anyone competing so if you're coming to Camp Hollywood, this one is for you!! Dimitrio's Music: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1f548c28-d752-4680-9562-a536c3adfa40

Benny is a dancer, competitor, and full of life friend who gives us his views on how he approaches the 3 dances. Lindyhop, Balboa, and Collegiate shag are his focus and we had a great chat about how he views the dance. Worth a listen, enjoy! Dimitrio's links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?fbclid=PAAabN8bumoZQZknqw_pwBV3gTmV2Qpb_A4bETXu0Uex3kyF_8_Ci7m9aek1s_aem_AUGWuBj1DXrmaPDAA0fGg5WF4qOxG1QfgWsUMGKsAb9z_ngc4mt7rCQzU7bdA2xFzNY

Benny is a dancer, competitor, and full of life friend who gives us his views on how he approaches the 3 dances. Lindyhop, Balboa, and Collegiate shag are his focus and we had a great chat about how he views the dance. Worth a listen, enjoy! Dimitrio's links: https://linktr.ee/PappaD?fbclid=PAAabN8bumoZQZknqw_pwBV3gTmV2Qpb_A4bETXu0Uex3kyF_8_Ci7m9aek1s_aem_AUGWuBj1DXrmaPDAA0fGg5WF4qOxG1QfgWsUMGKsAb9z_ngc4mt7rCQzU7bdA2xFzNY