The dancer thinks: Recent Episodes

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The thoughts, motivations and experiences of swing dancers

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This episode of the dancer thinks features Cheryl Burbidge from Leicestershire.
We chat about

  • Family life.
  • Running her first social event.
  • Solo practising during the lockdown.

and we touch on a few other topics.

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This episode of the dancer thinks features Shaun Barker from the Cotswolds.
We chat about

  • Family life.
  • The journey from Ballroom to Swing dance.
  • Apologies.
  • Becoming a DJ.

and we touch on a few other topics.

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This episode of the dancer thinks features Joe Evans from Worcester.
We chat about

  • The positive mental aspects of dancing.
  • Fashion and the individuals choice
  • Unsolicited advice
  • Dancing in lockdown with Mr Newel Post

and we touch on a few other topics.

Look for the soundbite of the series so far.

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This week we talk to Graham and Sue Edwards from Stratford upon Avon

We talk about working from home during lockdown, teaching the dog to swim, songwriting and of course dancing.

Their journey through different styles, the fun and the frustration.

Plenty to listen to.

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This week we talk to Rob Poole from Coventry.
We discuss what he's been up to during the COVID-19 lockdown and how he's got his 1960's Lambretta scooter back on the road. The influence from his elder brother on his love of music and, the music of the late '70s and '80s in Coventry.

His love of dancing and his memory of the first record he danced to at a Northern soul event.

We chat about the similarities between his football coaching experiences when it comes to mindset and off days.

Plenty to be entertained by.

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This week on the dancer thinks we talk to Claire Edwards from Birmingham about what she's up to during the COVID-19 lockdown and, her journey into swing dancing.

Claire is learning Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag, both as a lead and a follow and we chat about her experiences learning as a lead.

The Brighton Mermaid by Dorothy Koomson

Podcast sponsored by Lindy Hop Birmingham

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Recorded in October 2017 when Frankie was in remission from cancer, this pilot episode was the germ of an idea that was inspired and supported by Frankie.
She shares her thought about dancing between two cites, the differences, and gives an insight into her journey in Lindy Hop dancing.

In January 2020 Frankie lost her battle with cancer and is no longer with us, her love for the people and her passion for in the swing scene never faltered.

City of Birmingham choir

James & Bridget at Jazzjiveswing

Bristol Swing Festival

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Welcome to the dancer thinks. Where, in future episodes, we'll be talking to members of the swing dance community to share their thoughts, motivations and experiences. Looking at Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag and Balboa to give dancers an overview of why they're so passionate about dancing.