Jason Colacino

I saw his dance video several years ago on YouTube and was blown away! What an artistic and enjoyable talent he wasStill love watching the movements..smooth like smoke rising up in the sky. R I P condolences to his family

I first met Jason when he was 16 he would come to a country dance social club in Pleasanton. The kid was a gifted dancer back then. My wife and I were dance competitors in the UCWDC circuit at the time. I have to say he danced with my wife a few times and I was a little jealous, lol, we were 10 years older than him at the time. Lost contact with that whole scene many years ago. Ironically a you tube dance video showed up in my feed and I was like I think I know who that is. Watched a number of their videos over and over not paying attention to the year, and then finally seeing he passed. It´s been quite a few years but glad to see he followed what he was very good at, but taken away to young.

Jason , I discovered you on YouTube, and watching you brings back memories of me dancing with my sister. You and Katie were the best dancers I've ever seen , no one will ever take that away from you. I watch you and Katie everyday, and will continue to watch you forever. Love and miss you Jason.

Jason I wish were still here doing what you loved to do! You and Katie were my favorite dancers! Loved you both.

To Jason’s family. I so adored watching your talented son dance. He was exceptionally talented. This may come late, but our sympathy. Sue & Jim Johnston - Illinois

I watch Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle dance on YouTube videos all the time, can't believe how good there are. RIP Jason gone to soon. God Bless!!

I live in Kentucky watched the videos of him dancing.Jason has given the world a desire to dance.

I first saw Jason dancing this year on Tik Tok. It was the Honky Tonk dance video with Katie Boyle. His dancing style, movements and expressions are mesmerizing so i have watched him in the video over and over almost daily because every time I see him in it, I feel happy. His charm is forever imprinted in my memory from this year forward. I´m 79yo, was a novice dance competitor and performer up until 6 years ago, and Jason is my all time favorite dancer to watch! I hope my message brings a smile in his memory.

Like Sissy Clark, I, too, just happened upon the Swing Contests and found Jason and his longtime partner, Katie Boyle, dances to be absolutely breathtaking. I was hoping to find him still today and sadly found his obituary. Sympathies to his family and friends and the world lost an extremely talented young man on August 9, 2009

I didn't know Jason and just recently discovered his videos. What a talented young man. I'm so sorry that this world has lost him so soon so young. Your dancing is indeed heavenly.

I so adored watching your innate gift of dance. Gone much too soon forever in our hearts! Rest peacefully Jason

Jason, I hope you are dancing in heaven with the angels. Your videos still bring me such joy. Save a dance for me when I get there.

I just watched Jason & Katie do their "Honky Tonk Woman" routine again (& several others). Oh, my lord, you were so very young when you passed !! May God continue to give you rest for eternity.

Every time I watch you dance, I am truly amazed... .....what a talent you had !! You did more in 31-yrs than most people do in a lifetime. RIP Jason

Jason´s videos have uplifted me during a trying time. He was FABULOUS!! Even though I didn´t know him, I´d like to think his loved ones know he is treasured and remembered.

Birthday wishes I send today
To a star in the sky, not far
away...
HAPPY Heavenly BIRTHDAY Jason!

Jason had so much natural talent and he was the Best Dancer I have ever seen. Katie and Jason were the best partners. Sending love and prayers to the family of Jason and to Katie Boyle.

One word....WOW. I ran across a shared video of Jason and Katie dancing to Honkey Tonk Woman and was immediately taken....such a beautiful dance couple, so inspiring. Then I discovered Jason was gone. So talented, so engaging....just so wow. Much love and prayers to all who knew this beautiful human-being. I know it's been many years, but still sad for the world for the loss of this dancer.....

I just recently discovered Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle! I have been watching their videos over and over. Then I read that he had been taken from this world way too soon.

He was the most talented Dancer I have ever seen and Katie Boyle was his equal they were a perfect match. Their dances flowed together like no others I have ever seen.

I wish they would have had many more years together! They were magical and you could tell how they felt about each other. They looked like they had the perfect relationship!

Sending love and prayers to the Colacino Famly and Katie Boyle. I know it has been 11 years but it is alway a comfort when you know people are praying and sending love your way.

How is it that I just discovered you on youtube with Katie in 2020? I hope you are dancing on a cloud with God and every saved soul. Rest in Peace!

Jason Colacino was an extreme talent. Too young to leave. I just saw the dance on you tube. Hope he is dancing in Heaven.

Jason was my coach and we did pro am together. It was a wonderful time of personal growth and it was under his guidance I became a better dancer. Thank you Jason, I hope you are dancing in heaven. You are so missed.. It was such an honor to work with your wonderful talent and you were a gentle man. I wish you was still here and miss your smile very much.

Still miss you, Jason. You and Katie always made me feel so welcome and included, and your dancing made me feel like magic was possible. So much late-night laughter almost eclipsed so much late-night dancing.

Just noticed this superb great talent taken far too young. My heart goes out to his loved ones and in particular Katie. Hes a hard act to follow for sure!

I just found out he passed away so sorry for your lossHe was such a great Dancer!!

great dancing i liked it when you did the splits i dont know of any man that could do that with out tearing his pants rest well!

I started watching you-tube videos, and I saw a video of Jason and Katie. Couldn't have enough of their beautiful dancing! so i kept looking for more videos, and found the sad news of his passing. Dancing have always been a passion of mine. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Jason Colacino, I so wish I did. R.I.P handsome.

You went to soon - RAP brother

Just like many others I started watching Jason on You Tube recently. Was immediately mesmerized by by his fluidity and effortlessly style. I am so saddened by his death at such an early age! What can I say that hasnt already been n said. Jason you were the best of the best. May you Rest In Peace. Your legacy will always be admired!

i just began watching Jason and Katie on U Tube, and fell in love with them immediately. He was so handsome and talented, he seemed to glide over the floor and supported Katie as she glided with him. You can see that he and Katie had an amazing relationship. Heartfelt condolences to his parents. I lost my handsome and talented 55 year old son suddenly in 2012, and know the pain of that loss so well. God bless his family. RIP dear Jason. Im sure youre dancing with the angels now.

From your brand new fan in Arlington.

Troppo giovane per andar via, grande ballerino. Ciao Jason

I watch the videos of Jason and I still cannot believe he is truly gone.

Just saw Jason on you tube..he was amazing..love watching him dance..RIP.

Wow this is really sad , I seen him and Katie on YouTube for the first time about a month ago I enjoyed watching them dance they are awesome !
May you RIP Jason

Hi I started watching Jason and Katie dancing on you tube about a year ago I found myself so taken by their talent in dancing together I couldn't stop watching them. I was stunned to hear he had passed away. My prayers go out to his family and Katie. He was such a talented dancer and the world will miss him greatly.

I too have only just started watching Jason & Katie on YouTube (and sharing on Facebook) and was shocked to see that he had passed away in 2009. He was an amazing dancer and together he and Katie made dancing look effortless ... such a terrible loss.

It is already 2018 and it is first time that I watched You tube: Jason's as a dancer. I wanted to check him on Google and was shocked to see that he is long time ago in the Heaven :( What a tragedy for young and way to talented man like he was....Thanks for YouTube that we can still be somehow in touch with this Genius !

though this is now 2018 I have to say this man was a phenomenal dancer I have watched his videos on U tube so many times he made me feel so good when I have felt so down my dream was to have seen him dance to loose someone so talented so young so sad with respect marguerite

Best dancer in the world with his wife Katie!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7XfKf46iZY ..R.I.P JASON

All the staff and students at Paul Pellicoro's DanceSport in NYC send their love and prayers to Jason's family. We treasure the time we had to enjoy and appreciate his talent's, as well as his gentle and loving manner.

I had the privilege of working with Jason in the show "Swing" in the Twin Cities. He was a quiet man, but a brilliant talent in his field. He will be sorely missed. Tally

I worked with Jason when he was doing Swango in NY, at both the Helen Hayes and Queens Theater. He and Katie made everything look so easy, and watching them was a joy. Jason was an incredibly gifted dancer, and one of the nicest people I've ever met. During rehearsals his presence was very calming. Focused on work with no drama, but lighthearted at the same time. He will be missed.

I danced with Jason in Minneapolis last summer in the show Swing!. I was shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. I have received many messages from fellow cast members and and fans of the show saying how wonderful Jason was as both a performer and a person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Colacino family.

All brazilian dancers are going to miss Jason.He was spreadind his joy last June here in São Paulo/Brazil. Besides being a very gifted dancer and teacher, he was such a nice person.Sympathies for all family.

Well i never met Jason but i have worked with Diane for several years. When i heard the news i was in shock as well as the Harrold Ford crew. I remember her always talking about her son being such a wonderful dancer and you could tell how proud she was. Our deepest condolences to both Diane, Rick and friends from all of us at Harrold Ford.

Although we have long lost any connection, I remember well the pleasure of taking dance lessons from you. You set the bar for talent so high, I always think the contestants on the television dance shows fall short; I know what truly amazing dancers look like. Hugs to you and Katie, my friend.

I was a student of Jason and we did two pro ams together. It was so much fun to meet weekly for a lesson with this shy man, who changed the way I moved and thought about dance. His couching inspired me. He was a good friend and very very patient with an amateur, and I loved having that one hour a week with him all to myself. I am so lucky to have had a little part, a piece of his world which was expanding and growing. I was so proud in knowing him, and his dreams were becoming so real and then this....
We have lost a great talent whose potential was only just starting to reveal itself.. I will miss my friend.
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I met Jason when he was just a teenager. Jason, Katie and I spend countless hours together, talking, singing, dancing.

Jason and I had our first ProAm (him as a Pro and me as an Am) in San Diego's Paradise Convention back in 1995. It was my first ever experience in the competition floor and he made it so easy for me. I always attributed my skills to his amazing ability to teach. Although I have amazing memories of him as a dancer. I have more of him as a friend.

I will forever miss the friend

Thanks Rick and Diane for sharing your unforgettable son with me. My heart and prayers are with you.

Lorena Beightler

Jason, you'll be missed. You were an amazing man with talent few could touch.

I didn't know Jason that well, but he had my attention whenever he danced. His natural talent plus background in ballet and tap put him on top of this dance "game." My favorite dance ever was of his Jack and Jill with Lyndee (sp?) of California at the Phoenix Convention about 10 years ago. I must have watched that video 100 times. His talent was jaw-dropping.

Rest in peace, brother, we were blessed to have you in your short stay with us. God Bless you and your family. My deepest condolences...

My deepest heartfelt condolences to Jason's Family. Your son was a gift to many.
I had the priviledge of dancing with Jason in a performance we gave in Mexico city.. We had 2 days to put together 2 numbers with flips and tricks and to compete on international TV. We had never danced together before but I instantly knew I was in good hands. He was a warm, kind and deep soul and a very giving and gifted partner. He had a calm and focused energy that instantly made me feel safe. I always looked forward to dancing and hanging out with him again when I moved back to NYC. He will be extremely missed, not just for his talent but for the kind person he was.
-Desiree Duarte (friend and 1 time dance partner)

I didn't know Jason well but had the chance to dance with him. I was touched at how comfortable he made me feel as an amateur dancer. He was definitely one of the nicest people I have ever met and he was taken from this world much too soon. My deepest condolences to his family.

When I started dancing, Jason and Katie were part of the lure because they made it look so darn easy. Still amazing that two talented teenagers could be that friendly and lack all the attitude that's easy to get when everybody is worshiping you.

I can't believe I'll never get to hear another wisecrack from Jason and see that wicked cheshire cat grin of his. He was mischievious, thoughtful, and sincere--even to a wobbly amateur like me. I save many fond memories of him in my heart, which is heavy heavy heavy with sadness at the moment. All my thoughts and condolences are with Jason's family, Katie, the Evil Mavens, and all the souls that Jason touched with his grace, not just in his dancing, but in his being. You will be missed greatly and by many, Jason.

Dearest Diane & Rick,

We would like to offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear son Jason. I worked with Diane many years ago when Jason was a child, and I remember her stories of this wonderful child. May His Memory be Eternal. God Bless you and your family.

I had the privileged to be one of his instructors for country line dancing when he was in Tracy High School. This was when I met him with his parents Rick and Diane. With his talent on the dance floor he became my instructor. My condolence to Rick and Diane. I will always remember him, he was such a great kid.

First of all, my deepest sympathies to his family, friends and Katie. Recently I had the pleasure of experiencing Jason's magic on the dance floor and as a teacher. Dancing with him, well there is no one else like him. Jason was all about connection in so many ways. My lessons with him continue to be a source of inspiration and he will forever be a part ofmy dancing. I will miss watching him dance and I will miss dancing with him and learning from him. He was truly a beautiful dancer, generous in spirit and dedicated teacher. His loss is tragic in so many ways but he does live on in the lives he touched so deeply.

Lo siento mucho y los acompaño en su dolor. Descansa en Paz, Jason.

Diane & Rick,
I didn't know Jason, but I remember how proud and happy you were Diane when you talked about him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club. You are part of our family and we are all here for anything you need.

My sincere condolences go out to Katie, Jason’s friends and family. Jason, I will never forget the many events we hung out together. The first time you sang (a great voice) for me, the fact that both our feet have toes that curl (and we even took our shoes off to show each other), and the happy brush we shared. You are a beautiful man, inside and out. You will be missed. Rest in Peace.

Jason was a light in the World of Dance both for his ability and more importantly, his wonderful personality. He will be missed.

My deepest condolences to Jason's family. Words just don't have the ability to express how much compassion my heart feels for you. May you find the strength somehow.. someway & may you in this grieving process somehow find grace and peace...

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Colacino,
I am older than most of the people here. I took West Coast Swing lessons from Jason and Katie about 4 or 5 years ago when living in NYC. He was a wonderful young man.
My heart breaks for you as I lost my 24 year old son last year. If you ever need to talk or just cry over the phone, please feel free to contact me. My email is [email protected].
My most hearfelt sympathy.

The dance community has lost one of it's brightest stars. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jason. May God Bless you all and give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

I was privileged to see and admire Jason early in his career at the Cowboy County Club. He was a remarkable person with talents of which the rest of us could only dream. I am saddened for his family and his close friends - they and the dance community has lost a very special, unforgetable person. May God bless him.

I met Jason when he was just a teenager doing country line dancing in Pleasanton. I loved it when I got the opportunity to dance a 2-step or a west coast swing dance with him. He was such a wonderful lead, that he made me feel like I could actually dance. He will be sorely missed in the dance world. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

"My life is painted with Jason's memory and I am a better person because of it. Jason and I shared many amazing time's together....
So many laughs, so many experiences, so many changes. Jason saw me through so much, he will forever be remembered to me as one of the greatest friends and loves of my life.
Thank you Rick and Diane for opening your warm and loving home and sharing your beautiful son and his talent with me.

Forever remembering and loving Jason,
Sarah Vann Drake

I had the privilege of knowing Jason in the dance community and I was in awe of his beautiful dancing, his teaching and he was always very kind man. I will miss him.

Sending heartfelt condolences to his family.

My deepest condolences to Jason's parents, family and to his beloved dance partner Katie Boyle. Your star will always shine brilliantly and gently. With greatest appreciation for your gifts of artistry and spirit.
Sincerely, Phyllis Morrow