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The Dance Shack Podcast

A dance discussion related to Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, and Country-Western dancing, dance techniques, and stories in a relaxed conversational format from both a professional and casual perspective. Check it out!

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  1. 35

    Kickers

    Eddie and Doug review Kicker's country bar in Jacksonville, FL from a dancer's perspective.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  2. 34

    Right Turn at Albuquerque

    Doug and Eddie discuss square dancing and AlbuquerqueText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  3. 33

    Special Guest: Lyla Ruth

    Eddie and Doug welcome special guest Lyla Ruth to talk about dance in general, West Coast Swing specifically, and to just have a good time!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  4. 32

    Fusion Dancing and Wild Wild Westie

    Eddie and Doug discuss fusion dancing and Doug's trip to Wild Wild Westie.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  5. 31

    Special Guest - Guillermo Gimenez

    Eddie, Doug, and special guest Guillermo discuss various aspects of Zouk and other dances.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  6. 30

    Different People Hear the Music Differently

    Doug and Eddie discuss how people hear the music differently from one another.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  7. 29

    Country Swing

    Doug and Eddie discuss Country Swing and then rapid-fire dance tips for your listening pleasure!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  8. 28

    Waltz

    Doug and Eddie discuss UCWDC Country Dance World Championships and waltz history and tips!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  9. 27

    We Love Bachata

    Doug and Eddie discuss Bachata, and techniques for dance timing, and frame.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  10. 26

    Raleigh North Carolina - Shag

    Doug discusses his recent trip to Raleigh with Eddie and they talk about the official state dance of North Carolina -- Shag!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  11. 25

    Cha Cha and Florida Dance Magic

    Doug & Eddie contrast different styles of Cha Cha and discuss Florida Dance Magic.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  12. 24

    Avoiding Dance Injuries

    Eddie and Doug discuss common sense tips on avoiding dance injuries.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  13. 23

    Which Dance Should I Start With?

    Doug & Eddie discuss the best starting dances for beginners.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  14. 22

    Bristol, Tennessee

    Doug's author adventures in Bristol, Tennessee and Country-Western dance discussion.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  15. 21

    Chatanooga!

    Eddie and Doug discuss Doug's Chatanooga trip and discuss country-western two-step, and country swing.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  16. 20

    Dance Etiquette

    Eddie and Doug give tips for navigating Line of Dance and talk about dance etiquette.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  17. 19

    Post St. Paddy's Day with Stephanie Hitchcock

    Join Eddie and Doug for a fun Post St. Paddy's Day show with Stephanie HitchcockText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  18. 18

    West Coast Swing Tips

    Eddie & Doug offer some tips to Improve your West Coast Swing!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  19. 17

    Special Guest - Uncle Reece

    Interview with Uncle ReeceText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  20. 16

    Country Western Two-Step

    Eddie and Doug discuss the Country-Western Two-StepText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  21. 15

    Special Guest: Morgan Brooker

    Join us as we discuss clogging, line dancing, Two-Step and more with Morgan Brooker!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  22. 14

    Elevation Zouk

    Doug recounts his experience at Zouk Elevation in Denver, CO which he said was THE MOST FUN HE EVER HAD AT A CONFERENCE!  Plus a small off-topic rant from Eddie about Disney Star Wars!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  23. 13

    Dance Facts

    Legends, laws, trivia, and facts about dancing!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  24. 12

    Scary Aspects of Dance

    A great topic for the Halloween season that sprawls into a wide ranging discussion!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  25. 11

    Beale Street

    Doug shares his adventures on famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  26. 10

    Graceland

    Doug's going to Graceland!  Doug and Eddie discuss the legacy of Elvis Presley.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  27. 9

    Lunar Hop

    An entertaining listen where Eddie and Doug talk about the upcoming Lunar Hop with Lindy Hop instructor and dancer Bobby!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  28. 8

    Special Guest - Almon Gunter

    We're honored to have athlete, author, trainer, and motivational speaker Almon Gunter.Visit the Almon Gunter Experience for more about today's guest!Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  29. 7

    River City Swing - Jax Westie Fest

    Eddie and Doug discuss the recent River City Swing / Jax Westie Fest event!P.S. - This episode is unedited.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  30. 6

    Lead and Follow with Guest Stephanie Hitchcock

    Guest Stephanie Hitchcock joins Eddie and Doug as they talk about Leading and Following in dance.You do not, under any circumstances in this situation, want to break the ego of your leader.-Stepahnie HitchcockText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  31. 5

    Dance Conferences

    Eddie and Doug discuss their experiences with dance conferences."Why are you carrying that bat?" "Oh, I just came back from my ice-skating lesson!"     -Eddie referencing taking a lesson from Tonya HardingText your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  32. 4

    Timing in Dance

    Eddie and Doug discuss the importance of timing in dance and share some tips on how to improve it.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  33. 3

    The Importance of Patterns

    Eddie and Doug discuss the positives and negatives of learning to dance through patterns.Text your questions or comments for The Dance Shack Podcast to (904) 909-3969. Please include your name, where you're calling from, and which dance(s) your question or comment is about.

  34. 2

    Interview with Eddie Laski

    Get to know Dance Shack owner Eddie Laski who answers any and all questions from co-host Doug Dorsey!

  35. 1

    Interview with Doug Dorsey

    First episode! Interview with co-host and author Doug Dorsey, a West Coast Swing dancer and writer of the dance-related murder mystery Kick-Ball-Slay!

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A dance discussion related to Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, and Country-Western dancing, dance techniques, and stories in a relaxed conversational format from both a professional and casual perspective. Check it out!

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