- Service work:
- Presently (2015), DJ and Dance Host for Champion Ballroom Dance Academy's monthly Tea Party Dance, Friday night dance parties, and 2nd Saturday night dance party.
- Presently, although periodically, DJ and dance host Mary Manzella's Wednesday evening ballroom dance mix at Dance For 2.
- Served 2-year term (June 2011-June 2013) as Vice President and Music Director of the Balboa Park Club Ballroom Dancers (BPCBD)
- Served, off and on, as the BPCBD Friday evening DJ (had much fun making up ballroom dance music playlists).
- Presently (2012-2015), and until further notice, Dance Director for Wesley Terrace Senior Living
- Acted as Vice President of the Balboa Park Ballroom Dancer's from September 2009 to 2011
- Representative to the International Dance Association (IDA) for The BPCBD from June 2009 to June 2011
- Alternate Membership Chairperson for BPCBD from June 2007 to June 2009
- Membership Chairperson for BPCBD from June 2005 to June 2007
- 2007-Present: Video tape and document monthly Balboa Park Club advanced dance lessons (view dance lesson video clips and related syllabi)
- Presently, student of Choreographed Ballroom Dance, aka Round Dancing.
- Completed Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio's, 3 month, "How to Teach Dance" program
- Certified, 6th Star Entertainment, Cruise Ship Dance Host
- My Dance Instructors include:
- Bill and Carol Goss
- Scott Dodson
- Pierre-Yves and Susan Tinel
- Yolanda Vargas
- David Kessel
- John Nagel and Lisa Duncan
- Steve Showers
- Mary Manzella
- Michael Kiehm
- Carrie Kloss
- Irina Chalkevitch
- Marlyn McDonald
- Steve Cheetam
- Christian Wassinger
- Peter Edwards
- Dance Competitions and Performances:
- see http://www.justdancingaround.com/index.html for links to related performances and other dance activities
- 2008 - San Diego Fair Ballroom Dance Contest; 1st place in Waltz, 2nd place Tango, 2nd place cha cha, 3rd place salsa, 2nd place medley, 2nd place overall
- 2007 - San Diego Fair Ballroom Dance Contest trophy winner
- 2006 California Star Ball; 1st and 2nd place in Open and Full Bronz Waltz
- Group Dance Performances; 1.) Michael Khiem's, Starlight Dance Studio Night Club 2 Step; 2.) Cheek 2 Cheek's, Halloween Waltz (plus choreography)
- Jack and Jill competitions
- 2007 Dancing With the Stars Road Show, Local Dance Challenge
- Current Memberships:
- International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association
- Balboa Park Dancers
Over 12 years ballroom dance training in the following dances:
Ballroom Smooth
- Waltz
- Foxtrot
- Tango
- Vienesse Waltz
Ballroom International
- Quick Step
- Paso Doble
Ballroom Rythym
- Rumba
- Bolero
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Mambo
- Merengue
- West Coast Swing
- East Coast Swing
Night Club Dances
- Jitterbug
- Night Club 2 Step (aka: Slow 2 Step)
- Country 2 Step
- Salsa
- Polka
email: justdancingaround<at>gmail.com
voice: 619 287 3160
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