GARY JOBST

Gary’s passion for partner dancing began almost 35 years ago when he discovered Country Western couples and line dancing while stationed in San Diego serving in the U. S. Navy. He soon began competing on the UCWDC couples competition circuit and worked his way up to Division 1. He was a member of the 3-time UCWDC World Champion Dance team, Midnight Cowboys. In the early 90s he was bitten by the West Coast Swing bug and now holds 2 US Open Swing Dance titles along with a number of Champions & Invitational Jack & Jill & Strictly Swing titles. He has competed at the US Open in his 20s, 30s and 40s. Gary has been a Judge and Chief Judge at many swing events throughout the USA and Europe. Inducted into the National Living Legends of Dance in 2016 and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame as Golden Star Inductee in 2024. Gary relocated to the Orlando area in 2019 to be closer to his (now 17 year old) son. Bringing with him over 30 years of teaching experience in West Coast Swing, Country 2-Step & Night Club 2-Step. His entertaining yet technique focused teaching style makes every class different and a lot of fun!
 
He recently became much more involved in the Central Florida West Coast Swing Community. A co-organizer of the West Orlando Westies(WOW) and the Winter Park West Coast Swing groups in the Orlando area, Gary has become a significant contributor to the recent rapid growth in the Orlando West Coast Swing dance scene.
He is available for Workshops, Private Lessons and Coaching sessions in Central Florida and wherever else in the world there are people who want to learn West Coast Swing!
 
Gary can be contacted via the following;
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Text – 407-789-7332