DJ

Jaredan has been DJing swing music for over 10 years. He is one of the staple DJs for Red Hot Lindy Hop's weekly dances in Memphis. His taste in music ranges from 1920's to present day with a special love for small to medium combos with a New Orleans sound. Jaredan always says that dance is a three way conversation between two dancers and the music. Each part having input into the conversation and each needing to listen to the others. These small combos have more freedom to improvise and thus provide more variety to the conversation. Always on the lookout for new music that moves him, he loves to introduce dancers to new songs, but keeps a solid mix of the old favorites mixed in too. While he may prep for a gig, Jaredan always lets the music and the floor guide him to the next song. He rarely has more than a few songs picked out in advance. He has spent more time then he would like to think about organizing his music collection giving him the ability to react quickly to changes on the floor.

Accomplishments & Events where Jaredan has been a DJ

SwingIN - Aug 2013
Cincinnati Lindy Exchange - Aug 2013
Emerald City Shuffle - July 2013
American Lindy Hop Championship - June 2013
Greenwood Swingout - May 2013
Matt & Chris Wedding Workshop Exchange - March 2013
2nd Place - EPIC DJ Battle - Matt & Chris Wedding Workshop Exchange - March 2013
Southern Fried Swing - October 2012
Snap Crackle Hop Double Chocolate - October 2010
Southern Fried Swing - September 2010
Snap Crackle Hop - October 2009