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Marv Resnick Bio :

Marv Resnick, New Jersey and PA (609) 859-4126

Marv Resnick specializes in teaching Zydeco, from the beginner level to the very advanced. He is currently the instructor for the monthly “Allons Danser” dances in the Philadelphia, PA area. Marv is an excellent dancer and has taught professionally.

Marv started dancing when he was a teenager and became accomplished at what is now called swing. At 17, he became a “regular” on Allen Freed's “Big Beat” TV show, which was very similar to Dick Clark's American Bandstand. During the year he was on the show he won all four of the dance contests. Now Zydeco dancing is his passion. In his desire to become proficient at the more authentic styles of the dance, he has made trips to Louisiana and has danced with and learned from many Creole dancers.

Marv's beginning Zydeco workshop is guaranteed to get you out on the dance floor. The goal of this innovative beginner lesson is that the students learn the complete Zydeco dance so they can feel comfortable and have fun dancing to the bands after the lesson. Following are some unique features of the lesson:

•  The basic step is taught in a more authentic Creole style than is normally seen outside Louisiana.

•  It is sometimes hard for first time beginners to master the Open Position in a single lesson. To overcome this, Marv introduces a “simplified” open position which is easily learned by the students.

•  Students receive a handout that contains Zydeco websites, recommended dance videos, and reminders/tips from the dance lesson.