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- versatile, HIGH
ENERGY, HIGH QUALITY
swing
dance instruction & events...
OUR OFFICIAL BIO:
Since their marriage and move to San Diego, CA in mid-2002; Joel and Alison Plys
have made quite a name for themselves.
They have a high quality, energetic approach to the dance which makes every lesson with them a blast!
As regular teachers at major events all over the world, Joel & Alison’s down to earth, enthusiastic
attitudes are contagious
and offer a very personal learning experience.
Joel & Alison have a full knowledge and understanding of various styles that they share in their instruction.
To 'preserve' a dance, you must understand the technique and characteristic fundamentals of that dance.
For a dance to 'evolve', you must be open to everyone adding creative elements to that dance.
They encourage students to study and be open to “differences” so that they can make the dance their own.
Joel & Alison embody these qualities in their instruction and their dancing while remembering the true reason we dance - for FUN!
They have taught all over
the US (22
states and counting) as well
as Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Scotland and Sweden.
They are one of few couples that can
truly offer instruction in all areas of authentic Swing and
are recognized as two of the best Charleston, Balboa, Lindy & Shag instructors
in the world.
As promoters of the dance:
Joel co-created the popular All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland, OH - the first ever
ALL Balboa event.
Joel & Alison
are the creators of the
BALBOA RENDEZVOUS - simply the greatest gathering for Balboa
instructors and dancers.
They are huge supporters of communities and promoters working together to help
each scene prosper and grow.
After 7 years of running weekend workshops, they know what it takes on all sides for a successful event.
As competitors:
Their emphasis is on quality instruction versus
competitive placement, yet they have their share of accomplishments:
They have competed and placed at the following events:
American Lindy Hop Championships (ALHC)
American Classic Balboa Championship (ACBC - All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland)
National Jitterbug Championships (NJC)
MORE STUFF ABOUT US:
| We share the same high-energy, non-competitive
attitude about the dance and instruction. "We've been doing this stuff for a while" JOEL began his swing dance career in 1998. He taught swing full-time out of Cleveland, OH for 4 years (1999-2002). Teaching nationally since 2000. He co-created the very first All Balboa Weekend with Valerie Salstrom (June 2001) He continues to run and organize amazing weekend workshops. ALISON began her swing dance career in 1998. She taught part-time in Cleveland, OH for 3 years (2000-2002). Began her national teaching debut in 2002. She is one of the best follows at breaking down the feel of the dance. "If we're going to travel and teach - we're going to do it
together" "We have a unique history of employment/teaching experience" Alison's background:
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