Name
Roy Samson
Location:
Greater Los Angeles Area, CA, United States
Hometown:
Palmdale, CA, United States |
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My Story:
The first time I had a taste of anything swing was at a retreat during the New Year of 1998/1999, at a retreat in Chicago. The next year, at the same retreat I caught the bug and went home to California hunting for places to dance. In 2001, I found the Swing Dance Club at CSUN and joined. One fine day, Peter Johnson comes into the club meeting to check things out, and introduced us to Lindy Hop. That summer I worked in Escondido during the week, would drive to the Old Memories on Friday night for the free beginner lesson and dancing, then continue to Palmdale (where my parents' lived) for the weekend, then drive back down on Sunday.
In December 2001 I graduated from CSUN and got my first job in Fort Worth, TX where I was introduced to Brad Gruber, the Fort Worth Jitterbugs and the Southside Preservation Hall. I stayed there until 2003 after when I moved back to Los Angeles.
To Be Continued... (interrupted by Pho)
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/roysamson
Additional Questions
When/where did you first start doing Lindy Hop?
2001 at California State University Northridge.
Why did you first start doing Lindy Hop?
I learned the 6 count basic and was hooked on swing dancing. And a year later found lindy hop and still in love with it.
What is the size of your local Lindy community?
HUGE!!! Los Angeles and Orange County
How often do you go out dancing or take lessons?
at least twice a week (on a normal week)
What is your favorite thing about Lindy Hop (both as an activity and as a community)?
all my closest friends are lindy hoppers AND it helps me understand my faith
What do you do for a living?
Usually a Systems Engineer, but right now I'm a lighting director and accountant for a Christian Rock band.
Male/Female:
Male
Year you were born?
1976
What bit of non-swing info about you would the Lindy community find interesting?
I'm living on a tour bus right now traveling the United States :o)
How has Lindy Hop changed your life?
it helped me grow in trust and allowed me to be more attentive and vulnerable to others.
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