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This clip is taken from The Definitive Madison Instructional DVD released back in 2005 featuring swing and Madison dance specialists Jennifer Comar and Paolo Pasta Lanna. This particular version contains all the original steps that were choreographed back in 1958 to match the calls of DeeJay Eddie Morrison featured on The Madison Time recording by Ray Bryant. AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD at This demo was made possible after several years of research, encouragement by Lance Benishek who had an inclination that steps being showcased were not all original patterns, some trips to Baltimore, interviews with former Madison dancers such as Linda Snyder (one of the original “committee“ dancers on the Buddy Dean Show.) Most importantly, it was the footage provided by Arlene Kozak (producer of The Buddy Dean Show broadcast out of Baltimore, Maryland in the 1950's), that provided an accurate glimpse into it's history. That year, a dance couple had been commissioned to travel the states and demonstrate this line dance. There was one short film clip that showcased them, and that provided the answers to the missing puzzle. I am finally releasing this demonstration filmed in 2005 on youtube to help spread these steps world wide. Note: The Definitive Madison Instructional DVD also features another line dance based on the musician Al Brown and the Tune Topper's version of the Madison. In addition, there are Partner Style demonstrations that were developed by both Jennifer and Paolo with influence from Ryan Francois. More historic notes and Instruction for all the footwork is also available on this DVD. © 2006 Jumpin Entertainment
