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Jason A Colacino 1977 - 2009

Jason Anthony Colacino of New York City, New York United States was born on August 20, 1977 in San Leandro, Alameda County, CA, and died at age 31 years old on August 9, 2009 in New York, NY.
Jason Anthony Colacino
New York City, New York United States
August 20, 1977
San Leandro, Alameda County, California, United States
August 9, 2009
New York, New York, United States
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Jason Anthony Colacino's History: 1977 - 2009

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  • Introduction

    Jason Anthony Colacino was the son of Diane Joyce Oliveira (born 1957) and Rick Colacino. He was born in San Leandro, California on August 20, 1977. He was a talented and respected professional who started his dance career in country line dancing when he was a teenager. He went on to master Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Jazz, Ballet and Ballroom dancing. He is best known in his early career for his dynamic West Coast Swing competition performances with Gina Amato-Brown and longtime partner Katie Boyle. Jason earned a US Open Swing title and three World Cabaret titles.His success brought a huge demand for his skills, which allowed him to teach, choreograph, compete, perform and judge all over the world. Jason embraced life in New York City and had become a true New Yorker. Jason Colacino, 31, passed away unexpectedly at home in New York City on August 9, 2009. As said in the Jason A Colacino: Obituary, "His loss will also be mourned by his dance community family of Swing and Tango, who considered him to be one of the most gifted dancers ever to grace the hardwood." To read about Jason's career and a glowing review of his talents, see the 2022 article at Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle’s Honky Tonk Routine.
  • 08/20
    1977

    Birthday

    August 20, 1977
    Birthdate
    San Leandro, Alameda County, California United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Jason was white. His mother and maternal grandparents, George Charles Oliveira and Georgia Gladys Hendrick Oliveira, were all from Alameda County, California
  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born and raised in California and moved to New York City where he lived for 7 years before his early passing at the age of 31 in New York City, New York.
  • Religious Beliefs

    His memorial service was held at Fry Memorial Chapelin Tracy, California.
  • Professional Career

    Jason was a professional dancer who started his dance career in country line dancing when he was just a teenager. He went on to master various types of dancing styles including Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Jazz, Ballet and Ballroom dancing. He may be best known for his dynamic West Coast Swing competition performances with Gina Amato-Brown and longtime partner Katie Boyle. During his competition years, he earned a US Open Swing title and three World Cabaret titles. In the years before his young death, Jason was known for his passionate Argentine Tango performances. His success allowed him to teach, choreograph, compete, perform and judge all over the world.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Jason embraced life in New York City and had become a true New Yorker. He never married.
  • 08/9
    2009

    Death

    August 9, 2009
    Death date
    pneumonia + cardiac arrest due to enlarged heart.
    Cause of death
    New York, New York United States
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Jason Colacino Aug. 20, 1977 ~ Aug. 9, 2009 Former San Leandro resident survived by his adoring parents, Rick and Diane Colacino, Jason Colacino, 31, passed away unexpectedly at home in New York City on August 9, 2009. He was born on August 20, 1977 in San Leandro, CA and has called New York City his home for the past 7 years. Jason was a talented and respected professional who started his dance career in country line dancing when he was a teenager. He went on to master Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Jazz, Ballet and Ballroom dancing. Best known in his early career for his dynamic West Coast Swing competition performances with Gina Amato-Brown and longtime partner Katie Boyle, he earned a US Open Swing title and three World Cabaret titles. In recent years Jason was known for his passionate Argentine Tango performances. His success brought a huge demand for his skills, which allowed him to teach, choreograph, compete, perform and judge all over the world. Jason embraced life in New York City and had become a true New Yorker. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Georgia Oliveira. In addition to his parents he is survived by grandparents, Tony and Lou Colacino, Aunts and Uncles, Mary Colacino, Dick Colacino, Gary (Pattie), Larry (Patty), Chuck (Cecelia), Dennis (Fran) and numerous cousins. His loss will also be mourned by his dance community family of Swing and Tango, who considered him to be one of the most gifted dancers ever to grace the hardwood. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Ave., Tracy, CA.
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Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle’s Honky Tonk Routine
Dancing Duo Perform Honky Tonk Routine That Stuns Country Music Obsessives

Two professional dancers took to the stage to perform a dance that would shake the nation. This is Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle showcasing what would go down as one of the best ever performances in dance sports to this day. Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle were long-time dance partners. There are many performances of the two online, but the video above is one of their most popular. Their perfect routine to Honky Tonk Women, by Travis Tritt quickly became a favourite throughout the country music circles.

Jason Colacino was born on August 20, 1977, and unfortunately passed away on August 9th, 2009 at just 31 years old. Jason suffered pneumonia and cardiac arrest and later it was discovered he had an enlarged heart. However, his incredible skill lives on through many exceptional videos, many of which include Katie Boyle. Jason was born in San Leandro, California and but lived in New York City. He began his dance career as a teenager starting out in country line dancing. The talented dancer went on to master a host of different styles including Salsa, Swing, Argentine, Jazz, Tango, Ballet, and Ballroom dancing.

Due to his large accumulated wealth of knowledge spanning different dance styles, Jason began teaching, choreographing, competing, and even being a dance judge in multiple different countries throughout his career. Katie Boyle is one of the world’s most respected ballroom dance choreographers and an extremely talented dancer herself. She began dancing at just 2 years old and has gone onto master multiple different styles of dance too. Katie has been trained in classical ballet dancing which is where she learned how to choreograph, perform and excel her dance career to the heights she has reached today.

The meaning of “Honky Tonk” was first introduced as a way to refer to a public bar that served alcohol to working-class people. There would also often be a form of live music at these establishments such as a piano player, or live band. Today, the two words are used to describe most country western-style bars, especially those that offer live music.

- The Music Man, July 4, 2022 at .
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Jason A Colacino
Jason A Colacino
Photo of Jason included with his 2009 obituary in the Oakland Tribune.
Date & Place: in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States
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Jason Colacino and Mariana Parma- Dance Partners
Jason Colacino and Mariana Parma- Dance Partners
Jason Colacino and dance partner Mariana Parma dancing at the Rockland Center for the Arts' Red Hot! Gala held on October 16, 2005 at the Rockland Country Club in Sparkhill, New York. Featured in The Journal News (White Plains, New York) on November 13, 2005.
Date & Place: at Rockland Country Club 380 Rte 9W, in Sparkill, Rockland County, New York 10976, United States
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