Who Is Steven Mitchell and Why You Should Stop DJing His Music [op-ed]
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A message to all swing DJs: stop playing Steven Mitchell songs.
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Slick dancing from Daniil, Maria, Peter and Pavli!
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An appeal to help lindy hopper Emily get back on the dance floor (and the mountain top) after a devastating car accident.
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Looking for ways to commemorate Black History Month at your venue or dance? We've assembled lots of great ideas and actions you can take.
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And you thought a lindy flip was hard in regular dance shoes? Try doing it on ice skates!
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Watching and appreciating two versions of the same choreography, by two masters of the craft.
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Read More"Sing Sing Sing" Taiko Style!
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Check out this super fun video that answers the question, what would you get if you combined a Japanese Taiko drumming troupe and a swing big band? The answer is a spirited re-visioning of the Benny Goodman classic "Sing Sing Sing" , combined with the Taiko piece "Gendai ni Ikiru (Living in the Present)." Check it out.
Gotta love that swing and charleston choreography while they are drumming!
Congrats to San Jose Taiko and the Wesley Jazz Ensemble for this wonderful piece. Check out more of San Jose Taiko's booming work on their YouTube channel. And head to their Facebook Page to stay up to date with their performances, classes and videos. Sounds like they may be performing this piece soon in San Francisco's Japantown.
