Buddy Schwimmer

Buddy Schwimmer (1950 – September 13, 2023) was a West Coast Swing dancer and choreographer, credited with inventing nightclub two-step in the 1960s.

Biography

On July 31, 2006, Schwimmer's "5-6-7-8 Dance Studio" suffered a major fire while Schwimmer was in Los Angeles watching his son, Benji, compete on the program "So You Think You Can Dance". The studio, which holds both private lessons and classes with from 5 to 25 students, resumed full operations in September 2006.

Children

As of 2008, Schwimmer's son, Benji Schwimmer was an eight-time United States Showcase Champion of West Coast Swing.

Buddy Schwimmer's daughter, Lacey Schwimmer has won national dance championships and came in fourth in season three of So You Think You Can Dance. Lacey has danced for six seasons as one of the professionals on Dancing with the Stars. Buddy appeared in the 13th season to help Lacey's partner Chaz Bono.

References

Bibliography

• "5-6-7-8 reopens, Benji considers offers", September 7, 2006, Redlandsdailyfacts.com
• San Bernardino Sun, September 15, 2006

External links

• Interview with Buddy Schwimmer regarding his creation of Nightclub Two Step (1995)
• Instructor profile
• "So You Think You Can Dance" interviews, 2006