Benny Goodman vs Artie Shaw
The King of Swing vs The King of the Clarinet I LOVE Artie Shaw! If I had been born in the ‘right time’ I would’ve [...]
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September 18, 2012
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September 11, 2012
In Appreciation of Patriot Day
Remembering our First Respondents & Military On the dance floor we might just know them as ‘that lead with the killer swing out’ or the [...]
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September 4, 2012
DJ Amber is Swingin’ Sock Hop Tuesdays at Atomic Irvine
With Jazz Music for Every Taste Bud Ever since Atomic Ballroom began, many years ago, I have loved going the Tuesday night swing dance, because [...]
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August 28, 2012
Happy Labor Day 2012
Guide to Labor Day Events in Orange County If you’re looking for something to do this weekend beside the obligatory backyard barbecue, then check out what’s [...]
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August 21, 2012
Do The Hustle
Don’t Be Afraid to Catch Saturday Night Fever, because Disco is NEVER Dead If you like Salsa or West Coast Swing, then be sure not [...]
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August 14, 2012
Waltzing Through Time – From Folk Dance to Ballroom
The First World Wide Dance Craze… Before Swing or Hip Hop became a global dance craze of wild teens and before the Tango introduced it’s [...]
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August 7, 2012
Teacher Feature: Augie Freeman
Augie Freeman Your 2012 National Jitterbug Champion Advanced ‘Jack’ – and the smoothest guy in the room – Augie Freeman is a teacher [...]
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August 1, 2012
Killing It at Camp Hollywood XV
Atomic Ballroom and OC Lindy Hoppers showed up to win at this years 15th Annual Camp Hollywood and National Jitterbug Championships! Check Out this years [...]
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July 27, 2012
Get Ready For the 3rd Annual National Dance Day
Come Join Us this July 28th to celebrate National Dance Day! Head into Atomic Ballroom or venture up to the Grand Park in downtown Los [...]
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July 17, 2012
Jazzercise at Atomic Ballroom – This Ain’t Your Mama’s Step Aerobics Class
For me, Jazzercise evokes fond (or horrifying) memories of 1980s leotards, sweatbands and smooth jazz. But, Jazzercise did not die out with the 80s; in [...]
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July 3, 2012
Happy Independence Day!
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Vintage Style The United States is celebrating 236 years of independence this year! And around sunny southern California this [...]
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June 26, 2012
Honoring a Balboa Legend – The Maharaja Mashup
Balboa Dancers Honor the Legendary Hal Takier at ABW2012 The Balboa community honored the life and contributions of old timer and original jitterbugger, Hal Takier, with two incredible [...]
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June 19, 2012
Dance With My Father
Happy Father’s Day 2012 from Atomic Ballroom! “A Father carries pictures where his money used to be…” Dads and Father figures are a source of [...]
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June 13, 2012
Calaboose Debuts Live at Atomic June 20, 2012!
Reconnect to Southern California’s Vintage Western Swing Roots Jazz singer Wendy Rea has played with numerous Southern California vintage swing bands. We’ve heard her sweet [...]
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May 29, 2012
Local Southern California Bands Serving Up Great Dance Music
With the closing of the Carnation Plaza last month, California lost one of its longest running live music venues. For some 50 years, Disneyland [...]
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May 22, 2012
Happy Memorial Day!
The Military is Coming Out Swinging and Dancing!! This week, in honor of last week’s Armed Forces Day and this coming Memorial Day Weekend, we’re [...]