
Name Allen
Location: Riverside, CA, United States
Hometown: Riverside, CA, United States |
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My Story: I was attending UCR Ballroom and Swing Club in late 1999. My focus has been on learning ballroom dances, however, one day Desmond and Lanette demonstrated a dance called Lindy Hop; I have been hooked since. I went through the ropes with UCR Swing Club, even taking the helm as President for 2 years. I then took lessons from James Bennett and Grace Alonso at Backstreet Performing Arts in Riverside, CA. They gave me a solid foundation from which I could evolve to become a better dancer. After a few years of trying to learn on my own, I then decided to join One2Swing Jitterbugs, led by Ben Yau and Sheri Kang Yau. With the team, I continue to have fun, improve my dancing and contribute to the swing dance community.
Additional Questions
When/where did you first start doing Lindy Hop?
UCR Swing Dance Club
Why did you first start doing Lindy Hop?
I saw Desmond and Lanette dancing at UCR. It looked like fun.
What is the size of your local Lindy community?
50-100 dancers
How often do you go out dancing or take lessons?
3-5 nights per week
What is your favorite thing about Lindy Hop (both as an activity and as a community)?
Meet wonderful and having fun!
What do you do for a living?
Software Developer
Male/Female:
Male
Year you were born?
1979
What bit of non-swing info about you would the Lindy community find interesting?
I'm not as quiet as I seem. =]
How has Lindy Hop changed your life?
Lindy Hop has given me my life.
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