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ILHC -- Aug. 19-22 -- Washington DC
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Thursday, August 19, 2010–Sunday, August 22, 2010
400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
In case you were wondering what to do August 19th through the 22nd, we have you covered; ILHC. Registration is now open. http://www.ilhc.com Registering this far in advanced... 1. Means you pay a lot less than four months from now. 2. Assures you a...
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Frim Fram July 29
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Hi, I'm going to be at Frim Fram tomorrow night (July 29th). I've not been there in a VERY long time, but I used to know how to dance fairly well back in the day, so if you happen to see me sitting there looking kind of lost, please come say hi. I...
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Why pickpocketing just foreign?
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Racetrack, on the recent Beijing tourist thread, gave this sound advice: QuoteStill, keep your big city street smarts on anyway. Be especially careful of pickpockets - especially on the subway. (Inside pockets (as inside as possible) are especially...
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Julia's Eyes in the Mirror Thread
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As some of you know, I'm finishing up my first young adult fiction novel, Eyes in the Mirror, to be published by Sourcebooks, Inc next July. A number of people have asked for updates, and I figured I would rather have a thread going that I can update...
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Fun and Fancy Footwork with Akemi & Terry Next Wednesday!!
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Hi, me (Akemi) and Terry had a great time teaching the Fun and Fancy Footwork Variation class at Frim Fram the other night. It was so much fun that we decided to continue the same series in the month of August at my dance studio. Come join us! We will...
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Comic Con 2010
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So fellow entertainment nerds . . . What was announced this weekend that got you excited or peeked your interest? . . . Joss Whedon to direct the Avengers? and recasting of Bruce Banner? A reboot of Disney's the Haunted Mansion, but directed by...
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Swing Dance at Club 412
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
412 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
3 rooms/2 Bands - Swing / WCS/ Latin Live Swing: The Tal Ronen Swing Set Live Latin: Martin Vincentes Y Su Rico Tumbao and a West Coast swing room; $15 before 9p/$18 after 9p / 7:00p Beg Dance Lesson 212 244-0011
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Scott Pilgrim: An Epic of Epic Epicness
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So I know I've gotten some Yehoodites hooked on what is the best book series out in the last 50 decades, Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim. Earlier in the month they announced that the final volume of the series is coming out July 20th: ...and now...
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Dancing in Beijing
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Hi Yehoodi! I'm visiting Beijing the coming week for a conference at Tsinghua University, and wonder if anyone knows of any nice places where I could lindy hop. I found Swing Beijing that has a social dance on Monday, and that is not too far away from...
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George Gee and Dance Competition at YSBD!
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
412 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
Dancing to the swingingest band in the world, George Gee and his orchestra! from 9 pm - midnight. Special treat: Strictly Lindy dance competition with incredible prizes to be announced soon! Prelims at 9:00 pm. Finals at 11. 3 rooms/2 Bands - Swing /...
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Atlanta Varsity Showdown - October 8-10th
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Friday, October 8, 2010–Sunday, October 10, 2010
Rialto Center for The Arts, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Atlanta Varsity Showdown Presented by: Atlanta Swing Era Dance Association & Atlanta Jazz Dance Preservation Society AVS Early Registration $85 Summer Special! Join us for a weekend devoted to the celebration of Jazz Dance History! World-Class Instruction – More than 25 Classes 4 Track Levels – Beginner...
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T.O.E Jam!! (The Toronto Exchange)
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Friday, October 8, 2010–Sunday, October 10, 2010
805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H, Canada
Get your passports ready!! It’s the 10th Anniversary of Canada’s very first exchange… How could we miss this chance to celebrate?!? Be it “The Big T.O.E.”, “Atomic T.O.E”, “T3”, or “Tip Tap T.O.E.”, Toronto’s exchanges were legendary… and we’ve...
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Unexpectedly cool stuff that happened 2 u 2day
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Boss comes over, drops a hundred dollar bill on my desk and says, "Buy a nice glass of wine the next time you eat at Babbo". Anything cool happening in your neck of the woods? -Eff
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Herrang 2010 Talk
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This is where we talk about who is planning on going to Herrang Dance Camp in 2010, what's going to be happening this year, what airline deals you can find, etc. Have at it.
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Ninja Swing Workshop - August 27th - 29th - Ann Arbor, MI
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Friday, August 27, 2010–Sunday, August 29, 2010
Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
From August 27th to 29th, 2010 in Ann Arbor, MI, the organizers of Pirate Swing are pleased to present a workshop featuring some of our favorite Lindy Ninjas: * Thomas Blacharz and Alice Mei of the International Performance group Ninjammerz * Mike...
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SYTYCD- Season 7 (p. 88), starts 5/27/10
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Warning thread will contain spoilers. This post contains spoilers (if you haven't already seen the Atlanta auditions) I'm watching the Atlanta auditions, which are a repeat from last week. I have to admit - I just love the clog dancer. He was fantastic.
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Lindy scene overview near San Francisco
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Hey everyone We might be moving to anywhere between Los Gatos, CA and San Francisco, CA for work. I know San Francisco has (understatement!) a thriving Lindy scene, but I wanted to know about other cities in that area - Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San...
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5th Saturday Dance @ Broom Factory Blues
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
3500 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
A swinging Baltimore blues dance with a whole lot of soul. DJ Rayned Wiles and friends Fifth Saturdays 3500 Boston Street Baltimore, MD 21224 Large, lighted parking lot. Next dance: July 31 Learn the Madison at 9:30 p.m. Dancing at 10 p.m.
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ALHC
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Is there going to be an ALHC 2010? I heard ILHC pretty much took over, which is a shame because I always wanted to attend ALHC. If anyone knows what the deal is on this event please let me know.
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Rocktober in Columbus, OH - big $$ competition prizes
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Friday, October 15, 2010–Sunday, October 17, 2010
350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
You want to dance like a Rockstar? You want to feel like a Rockstar? YOU want to be in Columbus this Rocktober! This year we are stepping Rocktober up to the next level. More instructors, more classes and more competitons. It's bigger, it's better and it's absolutely rockin'! * 3...
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