Kevin Clark
Kevin Clark fell in love with swing dancing in his first class in 2005. Since then, he's been influential in the Albuquerque scene with this teaching, organizing and DJing. Kevin's known for his strong sense of body movement, technique and connection in his dancing. He's a member of Albuquerque's nationally renowned swing dance team, Groove Juice Special.
Contact Kevin: kevinc@abqrhythm.com
Experience
2011 - Present, New Mexico Tech
- Swing dance instructor
- Teaches two weekly credited classes on campus in Socorro, NM
- Starts with basics and builds up students to an intermediate level in one semester
2009 - Present, Hawaii Workshops
- Teaches weekend workshops for beginning/intermediate students in Hilo, Hawaii
2008 - Present, Groove Juice Special
- Choreographer, performer in Albuquerque’s nationally acclaimed swing dance team
- Competes and performs at local and international events
- Co-created, choreographed and coached ABQ’s junior swing dance team Jive’O’Five for the 2009 Intercollegiate Swing Battle
August 2007 - May 2011, University of New Mexico’s Jitterbugs Anonymous
- Vice President (2009-2010) and President (2010-2011) of the UNM student organization Jitterbugs Anonymous
- Regular instructor for beginning and intermediate classes
- Co-organizer for 505 Stomp, a national dance camp
2006 - Present, ABQ Swing
- Instructs beginning through advanced students in Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, Charleston and Lindy Hop at local social dances
- Instructs beginning students for private events in the Albuquerque area
- Co-founder and co-organizer of the Albuquerque Lindy Exchange (2008-2009)
Awards
2011
- 1st Place Strictly Lindy, The Rhythm Is Jumpin'
- 3rd Place Rising Star Jack & Jill, The Rhythm Is Jumpin'
- 2nd Place Hellzapoppin' Open Stricly, Lindy On The Rocks
- 3rd Place Open Jack & Jill, Lindy Focus
2010
- 5th Place Team Division, International Lindy Hop Championships (as a part of Groove Juice Special)
- Finalist Slow Strictly, Lindy on the Rocks
- 1st Place Strictly Lindy, Intercollegiate Swing Battle
2009
- 1st Place Choreography Division, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (as a part of Groove Juice Special)
- 3rd Place Jack & Jill Division Lindy on the Rocks
