Paul Dances

Paul Mandel

Blues dance instructor

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Bio

Paul took his first swing dance lesson in 2005. After learning to lindy hop in college, he was dragged to a blues house party in 2006 and has been hooked ever since. More than anything, Paul loves establishing a crystal-clear connection with his partner and discovering their unique blend of musicality together.

Since 2010, Paul has been teaching blues around the US and internationally. His focus as a teacher is in challenging students to take charge of their own learning while holding onto the soul and joy of their dancing.

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Teaching experience

2016
    Steel City Blues – Pittsburgh
    Rain City Blues – Seattle
2015

    Rose City Blues – Portland
    
LevelUp – San Francisco
    BluesQuake2015 – San Francisco
    Curriculum Developer for Sundown Blues – San Francisco
2014
    Mile High Blues – Denver
    Resident Instructor at Friday Night Blues – San Francisco
    Resident Instructor at Shades of Blues – San Francisco
    BluesQuake 2014 – San Francisco
2013 (graduate school)
    Resident instructor at Tartan Swing – Pittsburgh
2012
    Blues Muse – Philadelphia
    Baltimore Blues Summit – Baltimore
    Superhero Workshop Weekend – Montreal
    Bagel and Blues – Montreal
    Syndey Blues Workshops – Syndey, Australia
2011
    Resident instructor at Blues Union – Boston
    Resident instructor at New School Swing – Boston
2010
    Blues Muse – Philadelphia
    Down Home Blues – San Francisco

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Cover photo by Jerry Almonte.
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