Tango Fever – The Dance Music of Yesteryear
An Adventure into the Musical Golden Age of Milonga and Tango… This past Mother’s Day I heard an NPR broadcast of Weekend Edition which piqued my interest. [...]
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May 15, 2012
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May 8, 2012
Happy Mothers’ Day
…to all the lindy hopping, samba stepping, dance moms in the world. Being a mother is often a thankless job. I’m not a mother, but I [...]
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May 1, 2012
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
What do you love about dancing? Dancing isn’t all raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, but we all have an answer for this question. [...]
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April 5, 2012
The Evolution of West Coast Swing from Classic to Contemporary
Every dance evolves and West Coast Swing is no different. For better or for worse, something (cultural values, music, migration, etc) will affect the look [...]
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March 27, 2012
Balboa Inspirations – Clips to Move Your Feet and Keep it Smooth
Whether you’re headed down to San Diego for Balboa Rendezvous this weekend or not, it’s never too late to embolden your dancing with Balboa. Last [...]
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March 21, 2012
The Balboa Rendezvous 2012 – Coming March 29th to April 1st
International Balboa Workshop and Competition Right Here in Southern California! It is the First Day of Spring and that means in just over a weeks [...]
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March 13, 2012
Having Fun & Showing Off Personality at Inspiration Weekend
One of the things I love about Orange County and the rest of the Southern Californian Lindy Hop community is their never ending ability to surprise me. [...]
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March 6, 2012
Adding Vintage Neckties to your Wardrobe
Reviving the Fashionable Male Many years ago, before the ‘casual movement’ when T-shirts and unbuttoned collared shirts became the standard work, sport and weekend ware [...]
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February 28, 2012
Inspiration Weekend 2012 – Discovering the roots of your dance happiness
Ultimately we want you to be inspired by the dance, either for the first time or to find your inspiration all over again… March 2012 [...]
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February 21, 2012
Happy Mardi Gras
Bust Out the Beads and Lassiez le Bon Temps Rouler!! Mardi Gras or ‘Fat Tuesday’ is the last day of the Carnival season in which [...]
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February 14, 2012
14 Romantic Dances for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day 2012! Whether you’re in love or love being single, this Valentine’s Day we are going begin our celebration through the passion, romance, [...]
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February 7, 2012
Tips for an Fun & Fantastic Valentine’s Day
Go Dancing and add a little fun to your celebration of romance! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be stressful for lovers or depressing for singles. [...]
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January 31, 2012
When Mambo and Cha Cha were Kings : Dance styles of a Bygone Era
Vintage Clips aren’t just for the lindy hoppers! Dances, such as the Mambo and Cha Cha are constantly changing and evolving. Many of the basic [...]
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January 25, 2012
Inspirational Dance Clips: Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan
California Swing meets the Lindy Hop and creates sweet sweet magic in the form of Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan. Let’s get inspired by their [...]
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January 17, 2012
Top 5 Salsa Performance or Competition Videos on YouTube
Which Salsa Competition or Performance have the most views on YouTube? One of the most amazing things about becoming a dancer today is the unlimited [...]
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January 11, 2012
In Memory of Hal Takier – Balboa Legend, Beloved Husband and Friend
Hal Takier(1917 – 2012) In the late hours of January 9, 2012, Hal Takier – a legendary swing and balboa master – passed [...]