My wife and I took many lessons, both group and private, with Craig. He was a gentle but straightforward teacher who showed us how to dance through life. Miss him... David & Marie Quidas
A real visionary and inspiration. Without his hard work, often unappreciated at the time, the swing world of today might not exist. Personally, I owe him much and miss his friendship, expertise and guidance.
I am very proud of my cousin Craig's accomplishments with swing dancing throughout his life and the huge impact he made. Craig lived for dance and loved it so. I miss you Craig! Barbara Hutchinson
His event in VA (wish I recalled the name) was unique in bringing together every form of swing dance he could locate: Houston Whip, St Louis Shag, WCS, Carolina Shag, Lindy, Shim Sham, Smooth Lindy., DC Hand Dancing, Bop, Balboa, you name it. This reflected his approach to the dance, which, while very much about enjoying and spreading these dances, was truly that of an historian. He understood the value in giving all of these styles a platform and the respect they, and those who danced them, deserved. I do believe at the time, lacking youth and flash, that he was not understood by, and given the respect of, the wider dance community, which he richly deserved. If my recall is correct, he taught Swing in the military, which meant that he was instrumental in spreading Lindy around the world, as this is how the dance arrived on shores overseas. My condolences to the loved ones of the many people in (and posting) this video who are no longer with us.
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My wife and I took many lessons, both group and private, with Craig.
He was a gentle but straightforward teacher who showed us how to dance through life.
Miss him...
David & Marie Quidas
A real visionary and inspiration. Without his hard work, often unappreciated at the time, the swing world of today might not exist. Personally, I owe him much and miss his friendship, expertise and guidance.
I am very proud of my cousin Craig's accomplishments with swing dancing throughout his life and the huge impact he made. Craig lived for dance and loved it so. I miss you Craig!
Barbara Hutchinson
His event in VA (wish I recalled the name) was unique in bringing together every form of swing dance he could locate: Houston Whip, St Louis Shag, WCS, Carolina Shag, Lindy, Shim Sham, Smooth Lindy., DC Hand Dancing, Bop, Balboa, you name it. This reflected his approach to the dance, which, while very much about enjoying and spreading these dances, was truly that of an historian. He understood the value in giving all of these styles a platform and the respect they, and those who danced them, deserved. I do believe at the time, lacking youth and flash, that he was not understood by, and given the respect of, the wider dance community, which he richly deserved. If my recall is correct, he taught Swing in the military, which meant that he was instrumental in spreading Lindy around the world, as this is how the dance arrived on shores overseas. My condolences to the loved ones of the many people in (and posting) this video who are no longer with us.