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Every dance scene has that one person who changed everything – but what if their story involved starting a West Coast Swing music revolution in LAV, teaching in Communist China, and literally making enemies to save an art form? Meet Demetre "Meech" Souliotes, the champion dancer who refused to accept the status quo.
When Meech couldn't find anywhere in LA worth taking three professional backup dancers to see West Coast Swing, he didn't just complain – he started a movement that would transform the dance forever. From invite-only swing clubs to becoming the first person to teach WCS in China, Meech's journey reads like a dance world thriller.
In this explosive conversation, Meech reveals the story behind TAP (The After Party), the events that define modern West Coast Swing, and why his generation literally had to "drag this community" toward the future while "pissing a lot of people off" in the process.
You'll discover:

The controversial invite-only club that launched modern WCS culture
How a group of teenage dancers revolutionized an entire art form
The real story behind California's biggest dance scenes (spoiler: it's all Meech)
What happened when WCS met Communist China for the first time

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or someone who just discovered WCS on social media, Meech's insights will change how you see this dance and its community. Plus, get the inside story on why TAP has become the event every dancer talks about.
Tag @affinityswing and @meechwise to join the conversation!

Dancers & Pros Mentioned:
Ben Morris - Instagram: @benmorrisdance
Jordan Frisbee - Instagram: @Jordancer98
Tatiana Mollmann - Instagram: @tatianadwcsdance
Kyle Redd & Sarah - Instagram: @kylesarah.wcs
Chuck Brown - Instagram: @chuckbrowndance
Benji Schwimmer - Instagram: @benjischwimmer
Sean McKeever - Instagram: @seanshiggity
Parker Dearborn - Instagram: @parker.dearborn
Pete Green - (Classic/early LA scene pioneer)
Thibault Ramirez - Instagram: @thibault_ramirez
Torri Zzaoui (formerly Smith) - Instagram: @MaximeandTorri
Nicole Ramirez (formerly Clonch) - Instagram: @nicrmz
RJ Santino - Instagram: @arjaycenteno
Brandy Guild - Instagram: @brandiguild
Jade Bryn - (San Diego scene)
Jeff Wingo - Instagram: @therealjeffwingo
Helen Tocco - (San Diego scene)
Joel Torgeson - Instagram: @joeltorgeson
Larisa Tingle - Instagram: @larisatingle
Connor McClure - Instagram: @cmcmove
Aidan Keith-Hynes - Instagram: @aidanwestcoastswing
David Guido - (San Diego scene)
Ryan Boz - Instagram: @heyimryry
Elizabeth Spann - Instagram: @lizzy.spann
Rachel Shook - Instagram: @Rachel.shakes
Sebastian Quinones - Instagram: @sqdance
Jakub Jakoubek - Instagram: @jj.moves
Emeline Rouchefeuille - Instagram: @em_roc
Maxence Martin - Instagram: @maxlau_
Brad Wendt - Instagram: @bradwendt21

Classic Champions Mentioned:
Phil Adams, Annie Hersh, Jack Carey, Charlotte and Wayne, Marion Nunez
Event References:
TAP (The After Party) - Co-founded by Chuck Brown and Meech
Austin Rocks - Event now owned by Meech
Atomic Ballroom/Swinging the Blues - Founded by Ben Morris
Blackout Friday - Co-founded by Meech and Carlos Reid