In this heartfelt episode of Swing to the Rhythm, Damon D’Amico opens up about his early life, family struggles, and how dance gave him purpose. From breakdancing as a teen, to being recruited into ballroom, to teaching country dance at Denim & Diamonds, Damon shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his career and inspired thousands of students.Joined by co-host Gilbert Raya, Damon also dives into his coaching mindset, the influence of motivational tapes, and how the power of dance can transform lives and even fight dementia.What you’ll learn in this episode:Damon’s family roots and early breakdancing yearsHow one ballroom studio ad changed his path foreverTeaching with his father and the rise of country dance at Denim & DiamondsCoping with family loss, dementia, and using dance as healingThe myth of muscle memory and the true science of learning movementThe evolution of West Coast Swing — aka “Modern Swing” — and judging at competitions📚 Get our West Coast Swing Crash Course + Ebook Bundle: https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/bundles/dance-smarter-not-harder🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ODHs0BVDv7c?si=PvQepE_eBH1CUUTb

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