David C. Brooks            Text Box: E-Mail Text Box: Home Dance Instructor Resume
 

Education
-- 10 years various ongoing western and west coast swing classes
-- Private classes with Lisa Faye, Doug Endo, Ben Corpos, Phil Adams, Jay Byam, Lee Anne Edie, Tonya Busch, Linda Drake.
Summary of Qualifications
15+ years performing dancer, competition dancer, and dance instructor
– Direct relations with customers, setup, hall rental, dance retreats, accounting
– Dance Instructor Band and talent management and scouting
Areas of Strength
• formal competition in western two-step at UCWDC, CWDI, and swing dance events
Exceptional interpersonal skills -- a real 'people person'
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and communications skills relating to students individual needs
• Extremely adept at researching, organizing and presenting information
• Self-starter, achieving outstanding results independently and as a team member
Work Experience
Performances include, but are not limited to The Maverick Saloon, Eagles, Elks, Moose, private parties, wedding receptions, rodeos, festivals, fairs, etc. with the following ensembles
1989 Introduced to western dance styles
    – Western Two-Step
    - Western Waltz
    - Schottische
    - East Coast Swing
    - Jitterbug
    - Aggie Swing
    - Couples Pattern Dances
        - Horse Shoe Shuffle
        - Cowboy Cha-cha
        - El Paso
    - Line Dance
        - Tush Push
        - Electric Slide
        - Walkin’ Wazzi
        - Black Velvet
1990 – 1992 – taught professionally at Andersen Rec Center, Lompoc, CA
1992 Director Lompoc Dance Family Dance Retreat.
    - Division II teachers
    - Live band and Dance
    - Merchandising
1993 Competed UCWDC Div IV at Paradise, San Diego
1994   Director Lompoc Dance Family Dance Retreat II
            Offered private lessons
1995 Taught group classes at Forever Dance in Santa Ynez
2000 – 2001 Taught group classes at Maverick, Santa Ynez
2002 – 2007 Continuing West Coast Swing classes, competitions, and workshops

CURRENTLY offering group and private classes at various venues in concert with Justice Daniels and the Blue Lightnin’ band in the Greater Los Angeles Area.