The workshops and following party were held at OKC swing dance club, and gathered good crowd.
He has been active since his childhood, and has a long career. Former OKC swing dance club director Paul was boasting his long time knowing Matt since Matt's childhood.
Matt has a recognizable style.
If I call a dominant leader's style in contemporary WCS a "cat"-style, which is smooth, slick, cool, and use high contrast in stillness and quick motion (think Jordan Frisbee), Matt's style is a "dog"-style.
The "dog"-style is energetic, fun, step more on the beat, solid yet not boring, and probably easier to follow by most than a cat. The musicality is excellent. He has some signature moves (like the "wash machine"). And above all, entertaining.
In fact, he has been a very strong contender in invitational Jack and Jill. I've seen him won many J&J. And there is no wonder. In his winning dance, his partner shines, too. It's very important in partner dances.
J&J is supposedly a contest category for social dance. Dancers draw each other from a pool of partners, and dance to a song picked by the DJ, meaning that the dancers do not know the partner or the song beforehand. In the situation, a dance in which both seem enjoying and having fun can easily stand out.
I had a chat with Ben (Clemons) who was in charge of inviting Matt. We agreed that Matt is popular and is dependable in gathering crowd here.
And that is a crucial trait for a professional. He is good.
Thank you, Matt, for coming to OKC.
