Awards
SELECTED TITLES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(i.e. What made my Mom the most proud)
- 3-Time American Lindy Hop Champion (2001, 2002, 2006)
- US Open Champion (Strictly Swing Challenge Winner: Lindy Team)
- Choreography assistance: Bette Midler's Tour
- 3-Times Placing and 7-Time Finalist at the US Open Swing Dance Championships (2001-2006)
- World Swing Dance Champion (2001 and 2007)
- 1-Foot Spins (partnered) Competition (20) - Grand Prix of Swing 2011
- National Jitterbug Championships, 2007 2nd Place Showcase Division ... dancing with another dude (Bleyers of Glory routine with Ben Morris)
- Carolina Shag Smoothies Champion (2002)
- Bridgetown Swing Strictly Swing Champion (2007) and Invitational Jack & Jill Champion (2004)
Doug is a top-ranked competitor on the Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing circuits. Placing or finaling in almost every competition he enters, from Jack & Jill competitions (with an unknown partner and unknown music) to Strictly Swing divisions (you know your partner but improv social dance to music) to Showcase / Classic Divisions (routines with a partner), Doug's energy and exuberance and love of dancing is evident in everything he does. Of course, winning helps. :) For a complete list of Doug's accomplishments from his first win in Strictly Lindy at Mount Washington, New Hampshire on February 5, 2000 until now ... send him an e-mail!