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 27, 2012
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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 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 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 [...]
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May 15, 2012
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 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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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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February 3, 2012
The Freedom to Play
Sixth grade, I was given the gift of the best teacher that I had in my life. He was an artist. His works are displayed [...]
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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 [...]
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December 26, 2011
Celebrate New Years 2012 with Atomic
Ring in the New Year and Keep Your Resolutions with Atomic Ballroom Enjoy a ‘Very Vintage New Years’ and ‘Lindy Resolution Workshop’ in Irvine or [...]
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December 22, 2011
A Swingin’ Happy Holidays
Seasons Greetings from the Atomic Family! Merry Yule! Happy Hanukkah! Feliz Navidad! And a very Merry Christmas! The Winter Holidays are upon us – [...]