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The Track with Ryan Swift

Each month on The Track, join host Ryan Swift as he sits down for an in-depth & candid conversation with swing dancers, musicians, DJs, competitors, and instructors from the world of Lindy Hop.

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The Track - E003 - Skye Humphries

The Track - E003 - Skye Humphries

This month, I sit down with one of the most influential Lindy Hoppers of his generation, Skye Humphries. Dancing by age ... Read more

15 Jun 2015

1hr 57mins

Ranked #2

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The Track - E002 - Nina Gilkenson

The Track - E002 - Nina Gilkenson

In our second episode, I sit down with the hilarious and insightful Nina Gilkenson. Nina established herself as a well-k... Read more

18 May 2015

2hr 4mins

Ranked #3

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The Track - E012 - Sylvia Sykes

The Track - E012 - Sylvia Sykes

In this episode I am joined by one of the most widely recognized and respected swing dance instructors in the world, Syl... Read more

22 Mar 2016

2hr 16mins

Ranked #4

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The Track - E005 - Naomi Uyama

The Track - E005 - Naomi Uyama

I am joined on this episode by Naomi Uyama, who is not only an accomplished international Lindy Hop instructor and compe... Read more

18 Aug 2015

1hr 36mins

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The Track - E016 - Laura Glaess

The Track - E016 - Laura Glaess

This month, I am joined by instructor & choreographer Laura Glaess. Laura was introduced to Lindy Hop in her small T... Read more

26 Jul 2016

1hr 59mins

Ranked #6

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The Track - E049 - Evita Arce

The Track - E049 - Evita Arce

In this episode, I am joined by dancer and instructor, Evita Arce. Evita began her dance career as the youngest performe... Read more

28 Apr 2020

1hr 54mins

Ranked #7

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The Track - E019 - Remy Kouakou Kouame

The Track - E019 - Remy Kouakou Kouame

I am joined this month by Remy Kouakou Kouame - Remy began dancing Boogie Woogie at age 6 in his hometown of Montpellier... Read more

22 Nov 2016

2hr 6mins

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The Track - E006 - Dawn Hampton

The Track - E006 - Dawn Hampton

I have the honor and privilege to be joined this month by the one-and-only Dawn Hampton. It is no exaggeration to recogn... Read more

15 Sep 2015

2hr 1min

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The Track - E048 - Caleb Teicher

The Track - E048 - Caleb Teicher

In this episode, I am joined by dancer and choreographer, Caleb Teicher. Caleb began his dance career as a founding memb... Read more

24 Mar 2020

2hr 1min

Ranked #10

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The Track - E022 - LaTasha Barnes

The Track - E022 - LaTasha Barnes

This month, I am thrilled to be joined by Juste Debout World House Dance champion, and relative newcomer to swing and so... Read more

10 Mar 2017

1hr 50mins

Ranked #11

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The Track - E010 - Rob Moreland

The Track - E010 - Rob Moreland

This month, I am joined by the Head DJ of Lindy Focus, Rob Moreland.  Now based in St. Louis, ‘Raleigh’ Rob has been DJi... Read more

18 Jan 2016

1hr 48mins

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The Track - E024 - Gordon Webster

The Track - E024 - Gordon Webster

This month, I am joined by pianist and bandleader Gordon Webster.  A piano player since age four, Gordon had his first g... Read more

25 Apr 2017

1hr 41mins

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The Track - E020 - Nathan Bugh

The Track - E020 - Nathan Bugh

This month, I am joined by instructor, performer, and fellow New Yorker, Nathan Bugh. Most dancers I’ve talked to on th... Read more

11 Jan 2017

1hr 49mins

Ranked #14

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The Track - E015 - Michael Gamble

The Track - E015 - Michael Gamble

This month, I am joined by DJ, Lindy Focus co-organizer, and Rhythm Serenaders bandleader, Michael Gamble. Michael has b... Read more

28 Jun 2016

1hr 58mins

Ranked #15

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The Track - E013 - Jerry Almonte

The Track - E013 - Jerry Almonte

This month, I am joined by one of the most prolific and respected Lindy Hop bloggers in the world, Jerry Almonte. Jerry ... Read more

26 Apr 2016

1hr 50mins

Ranked #16

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The Track - E004 - Shana Worel

The Track - E004 - Shana Worel

This month I sit down with Shana Worel, who I met first years ago as a Lindy Hopper, but who has now crossed over to wha... Read more

21 Jul 2015

1hr 46mins

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The Track - E021 - Josh Collazo

The Track - E021 - Josh Collazo

This month, I am joined by one of the top swing drummers in the world, and bonafide rock star, Josh Collazo. Josh is kno... Read more

1 Feb 2017

1hr 31mins

Ranked #18

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The Track - E018 - Nalla Kim

The Track - E018 - Nalla Kim

This month I’m joined by Nalla Kim.  Nalla has traveled the world as a dancer, instructor, and competitor, and is a main... Read more

25 Oct 2016

1hr 54mins

Ranked #19

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The Track - E025 - Cynthia Millman

The Track - E025 - Cynthia Millman

This month is the 10th anniversary of the publication of the autobiography Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop, an... Read more

23 May 2017

1hr 32mins

Ranked #20

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The Track - E027 - John Festa

The Track - E027 - John Festa

This month, I am joined by a living legend from the world of West Coast Swing, John Festa. Born into a family of origina... Read more

26 Jul 2017

1hr 41mins

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