Dara's got the key to the highway - and he shakes like jelly on a plate!
Dara´s love of dancing started with moving to the latin rhythms growing up in the Caribbean, but he fell in love with Lindy Hop in the frozen north of Scotland, in 2009, and fell in love again with Blues at a workshop just 6 months later.
Dara comes from a dancing family; doing yoga at age 3 with his mum (in case you’re wondering how such a tall man can be so bendy); three of the brothers dance, teach and organise dance events around the world. Co-founder of “Crash! The Blues Festival”, Delft, and Safer Spaces point person at many events, Dáire loves to contribute in the dance community - you’ll usually find him doing something behind the scenes at every event he attends.
Dara has been teaching Lindy Hop and Blues since 2011 and lived out of a suitcase as a travelling man for 5 years; moving between scenes, teaching and DJing workshops around Europe. In 2017, he relocated to Valencia - finally back in the warm climate he enjoys - to join forces with Leigh and cook up some special sauce for some of the biggest blues events in Europe.
Dara teaches Blues Dance, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, blues DJing and blues history both in his home scene in Valencia, Spain; and at international blues events. (Check out the Calendar here)
For more, read Dara & Leigh's joint bio
Dara also teaches Blues with:
Bibi
Jenna
Julia
Dara teaches Lindy Hop with:
Hanna
Bibi
Jenna
Julia
Sonnie
Dara comes from a dancing family; doing yoga at age 3 with his mum (in case you’re wondering how such a tall man can be so bendy); three of the brothers dance, teach and organise dance events around the world. Co-founder of “Crash! The Blues Festival”, Delft, and Safer Spaces point person at many events, Dáire loves to contribute in the dance community - you’ll usually find him doing something behind the scenes at every event he attends.
Dara has been teaching Lindy Hop and Blues since 2011 and lived out of a suitcase as a travelling man for 5 years; moving between scenes, teaching and DJing workshops around Europe. In 2017, he relocated to Valencia - finally back in the warm climate he enjoys - to join forces with Leigh and cook up some special sauce for some of the biggest blues events in Europe.
Dara teaches Blues Dance, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, blues DJing and blues history both in his home scene in Valencia, Spain; and at international blues events. (Check out the Calendar here)
For more, read Dara & Leigh's joint bio
Dara also teaches Blues with:
Bibi
Jenna
Julia
Dara teaches Lindy Hop with:
Hanna
Bibi
Jenna
Julia
Sonnie
Community & Events
A mover and shaker in more ways than one, Dara is one of the founders of blues in Delft (Holland) and co-organises “Crash! - the Delft Blues Festival” every February.
Dáire is a passionate voice in the development of Safer Spaces in Europe, which began with organising talks on Safer Spaces topics at “Crash!” 2014. As well as contributing to the development of Safer Spaces policies and discussions; he’s been on the ground in Care teams for many blues events such as Blossom Blues (Zurich), European Blues Invasion (London), Moose Blues (Oslo), Octoblues (Heidelberg), Paris New Year Blues, and The Spoonful (Edinburgh). |
Lindy Hop & Authentic Jazz
Dara is an encyclopedia of Jazz moves; moving through life with happy feet and a permanent bounce. Dara first fell in love with the contagious rhythms of big band swing at university and can’t get enough of Lindy hop; a happy, vibrant dance that puts joy in your soul. When not swinging out with a partner on the social floor, Dáire loves to dance out his wee heart out with some solo jazz.
Dara’s approach to practice is to start with the music; breaking down lindy hop and jazz movements to their simplest components and experimenting, combining, and embodying them in the music. Dara’s classes provide the tools and techniques to better connect with the music and express yourself within the framework of the dance. Whether you’re polishing your Charleston or brushing up your ABCs of Jazz Steps, join Dara for lindy and jazz workshops that are joyful, playful, and most of all fun! |
DJingDara likes his music like he likes his whiskey; aged and mellow. He was born under a bad sign in Holland and has both lived, taught and DJed blues all over Europe.
Infamous on the blues dance circuit for his outstanding DJ skills, Dara meticulously researches and discovers new (sometimes quirky!) blues music to incorporate into his exciting sets. He also delights in introducing us to lesser known versions of the mainstream blues songs that we love. Dara is always researching and expanding his knowledge of blues music both on and off the floor. |
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