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Expert Profile: Eden Atencio

Expertise:  I can answer all questions related to swing, latin and ballroom dance including: instruction, competition, etiquette, performance, attire, music, wedding dances, film and choreography. I specialize in early African American jazz dances.

Experience in the area
I am a swing and ballroom instructor at You Should Be Dancing Studios in Manhattan. I have won national and international championships in Lindy Hop Swing and West Coast Swing, and perform locally and nationally. I am an expert in the jazz era, and have an extensive jazz and ballroom film and music collection. I also DJ for Swing/Ballroom events.

Education/Credentials
Studied with the living legends of swing and jazz dance, including Frankie Manning, Chazz Young, Sugar Sullivan, Ryan Francois, and Dawn Hampton. I train and teach in New York.

Awards and Honors
2006 American Lindy Hop Champion

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Prestige Points: 90
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
28
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank you so very much--this is a wonderful, complete, dilpomatic and yet very direct and firm response! I appreciate the candor very much!
(Gerhild krapf on 09/18/07)
Thank-you for your helpful advice!
(David on 09/19/07)
Great answer. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
(Kai on 06/14/07)
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Recent Answers from Eden Atencio
2007-10-10  dressing up for a performance Great question Michelle! Dressing for performance is so important. The key is that your wardrobe be both attractive AND functional. I have seen many a rhinestone bikini top go flying during a routine...
2007-09-17  Diet and Dance? Hi! Not being your personal doctor or nutritionist, I can't advise you specifically. For general guidance, just consider dance as you would any athletic endeavor. Eat light, balanced meals with whole...
2007-08-16  average age? HI! You should get a personal trainer to advise you on strength exercises, but you'll need a full body workout. Also, a lot of people really like Pilates classes for this. I stand by Bikram as the best...
2007-08-16  what is it? Hi! This is a great question. I refer to a Wikipedia excerpt which explains it well: "Jazz dance originated from the African American vernacular dance of the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. Until...
2007-08-16  average age? HI! This is a great question. You can absolutely become a pro ballroom dancer in that amount of time. But you will have to work extremely hard! Here are somethings to work on if you want to reach the...
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