Swing Content – A West Coast Swing podcast

Swing Content - A West Coast Swing podcast
Podcast Description
A West Coast Swing podcast. Real conversations with real dancers. Welcome to Affinity Swing's first podcast - where Harold dive's deep into the minds, methods, and journeys of the people shaping West Coast Swing. From rising stars to seasoned pros, from innovative teachers to community builders, we explore what makes dancers tick and what drives the evolution of our dance.
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The podcast centers on themes of innovation in dance, personal identity, and community building, with episodes exploring topics like unique dancer methodologies, the impact of music on movement, and how to foster inclusivity in dance events.

A West Coast Swing podcast. Real conversations with real dancers. Welcome to Affinity Swing’s first podcast – where Harold dive’s deep into the minds, methods, and journeys of the people shaping West Coast Swing. From rising stars to seasoned pros, from innovative teachers to community builders, we explore what makes dancers tick and what drives the evolution of our dance.
Trinity refuses to be reduced to one trait – and her approach to West Coast Swing will completely change how you think about dancing.While most dancers rely purely on what they hear, Trinity has developed a method for connecting with music that involves studying song structures, memorizing lyrics, and treating each dance ”like a complex calculus problem.”In this conversation, discover:How she's become known as 'Human Shazam'Her mathematical approach to predicting phrase changesHow she creates boundaries around her identity as a dancerWhy event accessibility matters for growing the dance communityHer unique perspective on micro musicality and body-music connectionKey Moments:00:00 – Why the microphones failing was ”so ironic”06:41 – ”I don't want to be known as 'that deaf girl'”18:31 – ”I want to view myself as a good dancer, period”29:06 – ”I think about dance like a complex calculus problem”35:08 – Her notebook method for studying music37:24 – ”I filled three notebooks” – the preparation processTrinity's story isn't about overcoming limitations – it's about innovative methods, setting boundaries, and demanding to be known for your skills, not your circumstances.If you like your video and would like to help support me and my travels donations really do add up and help me get to events: coff.ee/affinityswing

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