From the Book

Here are photos that are referenced in the book:

Photo 1. “Always with my stunning wife Ann on the weekends.” See Chapter 1

Photo 2. Seattle’s incredible Century Ballroom, as first mentioned in Chapter 1.

Photo 3. Having fun salsa dancing with Sheri. She is the featured dancer in Chapter 1.

Photo 4. Catching up with Janelle at her home in Edmonds. Busy raising a lovely family now, she was my first dance partner at the Century Ballroom. We had countless dances and on one occasion, she polished off thirty-seven consecutive spins. She is one of the featured dancers in Chapter 2.

Photo 5. As mentioned in Chapter 3, Ann was frequently asked by others for a dance.

Photo 6. I have the pleasure of dancing with former National Dance Champion, Suzanna Persa. Here we pose for the dramatic climax of a dip, like the one mentioned in Chapter 7.

Photo 7. Dancing at the elegant Redmond Danceworks studio with my long time dance partner, Annie. The studio is featured in Chapter 7.

Photo 8. Performing one of the romantic dips with Ann as described in Chapter 12.

Photo 9. As described in Chapter 15, the excitement builds with salsa dancing at the Century Ballroom. Here I dance with wonderful Laura on a Saturday evening. Photo by Jim Hadley.

Photo 10. Posing with the marvelous Sheila Phillips. She is one of the featured dancers in Chapter 20. Photo by Jim Hadley.

Photo 11. Demonstrating the breathtaking “Tango Dip” with Barbara, my stunning partner of many years. This dip is mentioned in Chapter 25.

Photo 12. As mentioned in Chapter 25, I often visit the Alpine Village in the Los Angeles area. Here I am with my favorite partner there, the always glowing Mercy.

Photo 13. Its all smiles after a performance for a party at Redmond Danceworks. The electrifying Andrea is one of the featured dancers in Chapter 27.

Photo 14. Performing with the incredible Vicki Marie our “upside down dip” as mentioned in Chapter 29. Vickie Marie is the featured dancer in the chapter. Photo by Cebrina Chavez.

Photo 15. With Salome Ann(left) and my wife, Ann. Salome Ann is the featured dancer in Chapter 31.

Photo 16. Dancing with the talented Karen at the popular Belltown dance studio. Karen is the featured dancer in Chapter 32. Photo by Jim Chow.

Photo 17. Performing a lean with pretty Karla. She is the featured dancer in Chapter 34. Photo by Jim Chow.

Photo 18. Posing with beautiful Stephanie at one of Jim Chow’s outdoor salsa events. Stephanie is the featured dancer in Chapter 35.

Photo 19. Having fun dancing with Sheila on stage at Bainbridge Island, across from Seattle. Sheila is the featured dancer in Chapter 38. Photo by Phil Magallanes.

Photo 20. With old friend and Cambalache Band leader, Pancho Chavez. His powerful leadership with the band has brought lots of excitement to my salsa experience.

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