Dance Organizers (The Movers and Shakers)

While you will not be able to go Swing Dancing every night of the week on the Island, you can go dancing every night if your expand your geographic and dance style horizon. There is a wealth of resources, if you know where to look. Below are a some of the non-profit social dance clubs, university clubs, instructors, dance studios, newsletters, websites and even individual event promoters, that contribute to the local Long Island dance scene. So go take a dance lesson, go to a Dance weekend or venture out to a different city.

Blake Hobby (Blake Hobby)

Blake Hobby is a two time US Open Champion. She has been competing, teaching, and judging on the National Swing Circuit for 15 years.

Previous to entering the Swing world, Blake danced in ballet companies in Atlanta and Boston.  She also holds a masters degree in teaching which is evident in her planning and implementation of dance instruction.  Her teaching style is clear, direct and easy and focuses on technique and execution.

Blake has recently moved from Connecticut and now resides in New York.

Website: www.goldfish78.com
Phone: 631-946-2672
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11/27/2007 -- West Coast Swing in the East End of LI