I got a kick out of it!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Lesson Recap 10/25
This week we spent the first hour learning some NEW CHARLESTON MOVES! I love Charleston, so I thought it was fantastic. Quick reminder if you forget what we did already: We learned a common way to get from side-by-side into tandem ("the chase") and followed that up with a sequence to get into hand-to-hand Charleston. We experimented with "missed" (either intentional or not) connections in this position and how to keep dancing through them, and also with a subtle down-lead to change the look of the hand-to-hand basic. We also learned an exit that involved the leads kicking twice on the same side, and I could show it to you if I had to, but I can't describe how it's done. VIDEO CAMERA ANYONE?
The Team did their Teamy things. . . and GUESS WHAT! We're performing our next routine in our "home court," the Harry Reese Dance Studio, on December 19th! That's the week after the Christmas party. Don't miss it, I hear it's going to be awesome!
Stay tuned, I'm about to post a video I found on YouTube at work today. . .
The Team did their Teamy things. . . and GUESS WHAT! We're performing our next routine in our "home court," the Harry Reese Dance Studio, on December 19th! That's the week after the Christmas party. Don't miss it, I hear it's going to be awesome!
Stay tuned, I'm about to post a video I found on YouTube at work today. . .
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Lesson Recap 10/18/10
Another open floor night was upon us this week, and it looked like plenty of dancers made good use of it! Evan offered a quick intro-to-Balboa to interested people while social dancing happened throughout the first hour. I missed the Bal lesson, but I'm betting he covered the basic, a come-around, and something else. (To be fair, I participated for a few minutes as a lead, and so I KNOW he did most of that. Then teh ratio evened out so I went to practice some Lindy.)
During the 2nd hour, Elaine continued her month's work of Al & Leon Shim Sham in the lobby. The team practiced our usual stuff, and we also listened to the song we're going to use for our CHRISTMAS ROUTINE! That's right Wichita, be prepared to have your socks rocked of by a team performance some Sunday during December. Stay tuned for details. It will be awesome.
During the 2nd hour, Elaine continued her month's work of Al & Leon Shim Sham in the lobby. The team practiced our usual stuff, and we also listened to the song we're going to use for our CHRISTMAS ROUTINE! That's right Wichita, be prepared to have your socks rocked of by a team performance some Sunday during December. Stay tuned for details. It will be awesome.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Lesson Recap 10/11/10
Last night we combined forces during the first hour to learn about some original choreography by Evan. It was a good opportunity to test our ability to pick up simple choreography, as well as a chance to work on our skills as performers, not just dance partners.
During team practice, we worked on technique for jam-circle situations, aerials, and the Big Apple.
Don't forget that Oscar and Ashley are doing a workshop on the 30th of this month, and Evan and Sonya are doing a beginner workshop on Saturday, Nov. 6th!
During team practice, we worked on technique for jam-circle situations, aerials, and the Big Apple.
Don't forget that Oscar and Ashley are doing a workshop on the 30th of this month, and Evan and Sonya are doing a beginner workshop on Saturday, Nov. 6th!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Dance to Stay Sharp!
Came across this article while I was supposed to be working today:
Dancing Makes You Smarter
Sweet action!
Dancing Makes You Smarter
Sweet action!
Lesson Recap 10/4/10
Hello Dancers!
We had a solid technique lesson last night. Beginners and intermediate dancers combined during the first hour for an intense focus on swingouts. Evan slowly increased the speed of the music as we all did our best to maintain decent technique in the face of rising panic and fatigue. It was a panting, sweaty mess by the end of the lesson. And, just to be clear, I think that's awesome! :-) Congrats to everyone who made it through the hour, and special thanks to Amanda and Cassie for showing up for the first time! (Or in Cassie's case maybe just the first time in a long time)
During the 2nd hour, Elaine started working with the group on the Al & Leon Shim Sham.
The Team worked some more on original choreography, aerials, and the Big Apple routine.
In spite of a successful workshop last weekend, the Lindy Bombers didn't quite have the cash to pay their bills (rent and insurance) this month. If you're behind in paying for lessons, please get caught up ASAP. Also, don't forget to PROMOTE this group on Sunday nights. The more people we have, the more stuff we can do!
Until next time, keep dancing!
We had a solid technique lesson last night. Beginners and intermediate dancers combined during the first hour for an intense focus on swingouts. Evan slowly increased the speed of the music as we all did our best to maintain decent technique in the face of rising panic and fatigue. It was a panting, sweaty mess by the end of the lesson. And, just to be clear, I think that's awesome! :-) Congrats to everyone who made it through the hour, and special thanks to Amanda and Cassie for showing up for the first time! (Or in Cassie's case maybe just the first time in a long time)
During the 2nd hour, Elaine started working with the group on the Al & Leon Shim Sham.
The Team worked some more on original choreography, aerials, and the Big Apple routine.
In spite of a successful workshop last weekend, the Lindy Bombers didn't quite have the cash to pay their bills (rent and insurance) this month. If you're behind in paying for lessons, please get caught up ASAP. Also, don't forget to PROMOTE this group on Sunday nights. The more people we have, the more stuff we can do!
Until next time, keep dancing!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Lindy Bombers Workshop 10/3/2010
THANK YOU to everyone who made it out to our workshop on Saturday! Attendance was good enough to pay for the event and then some, which is great. If you missed out this time, stay tuned for news on the next one.
If you've never been to one of our workshops, you've missed some opportunities to learn moves and styling variations that we don't cover in regular lessons. We usually have them on Saturdays from 10am-1pm, and everyone is welcome. So come on out next time and have fun with us!
If you've never been to one of our workshops, you've missed some opportunities to learn moves and styling variations that we don't cover in regular lessons. We usually have them on Saturdays from 10am-1pm, and everyone is welcome. So come on out next time and have fun with us!
Lesson Recap
Hey Dancers!
Sorry for the delay in posting lesson recaps, and sorry another time because I really don't remember what we did two weeks ago.
Let's see. . . it was September 19th, so a lot of us had just gotten back from Omaha for the Cowtown Jamborama. . . Oh yes! I think it was a Balboa/Bal-Swing day! The beginning and intermediate classes combined for the first hour to do some fun moves, brought to us by Evan. We spent some time reviewing the basics for our newcomers, and also worked on some new moves. The only thing I can remember is a move that involved the follow getting wrapped up and then unwound into a stretch. . . you remember what I'm talking about if you were there. . . but the details are lost forever. If only we had that damn video camera we keep meaning to buy, this wouldn't happen!
Last week (the 26th) we worked some cool Charleston footwork variations, not-so-subtly borrowed from Andrew and Karen's Charlestinnovation class at Cowtown. Quick recap: From Tandem, you can lead a "waterfall" into two different ad lib footwork variations. The first one feels like a rock-step cross, rock-step cross and the second one is more like the version of falling off the log that David and Kim taught in their Shag class at Sunflower Swing. Don't remember? Guess you shoulda been there! (Not really. Ask me, Evan, or anyone who looks like they know what they're doing if you have questions).
The Team practiced their usual material during both weeks, with the exciting addition of Aerials Practice Time! This froggy little blogger couldn't be happier about it. We've been working on the Frankie (also known as: The Helicopter, The Lamp Post, The Lindy Flip, and goodness knows what else), The Knickerbocker (both halves - front flip and back), and another one that we all have a name for and that name is something I don't know if we want to be writing in the blog. You can see Austin and Ashley doing it in the routine performance video from last Christmas.
The Taster class was Blues last month, courtesy of the lovely Megan Pfieffer. This month, Elaine Pischnotti (sorry if that's spelled wrong Elaine) will take over to teach a different version of the Shim Sham, so be ready for some fun solo jazz!
Sorry for the delay in posting lesson recaps, and sorry another time because I really don't remember what we did two weeks ago.
Let's see. . . it was September 19th, so a lot of us had just gotten back from Omaha for the Cowtown Jamborama. . . Oh yes! I think it was a Balboa/Bal-Swing day! The beginning and intermediate classes combined for the first hour to do some fun moves, brought to us by Evan. We spent some time reviewing the basics for our newcomers, and also worked on some new moves. The only thing I can remember is a move that involved the follow getting wrapped up and then unwound into a stretch. . . you remember what I'm talking about if you were there. . . but the details are lost forever. If only we had that damn video camera we keep meaning to buy, this wouldn't happen!
Last week (the 26th) we worked some cool Charleston footwork variations, not-so-subtly borrowed from Andrew and Karen's Charlestinnovation class at Cowtown. Quick recap: From Tandem, you can lead a "waterfall" into two different ad lib footwork variations. The first one feels like a rock-step cross, rock-step cross and the second one is more like the version of falling off the log that David and Kim taught in their Shag class at Sunflower Swing. Don't remember? Guess you shoulda been there! (Not really. Ask me, Evan, or anyone who looks like they know what they're doing if you have questions).
The Team practiced their usual material during both weeks, with the exciting addition of Aerials Practice Time! This froggy little blogger couldn't be happier about it. We've been working on the Frankie (also known as: The Helicopter, The Lamp Post, The Lindy Flip, and goodness knows what else), The Knickerbocker (both halves - front flip and back), and another one that we all have a name for and that name is something I don't know if we want to be writing in the blog. You can see Austin and Ashley doing it in the routine performance video from last Christmas.
The Taster class was Blues last month, courtesy of the lovely Megan Pfieffer. This month, Elaine Pischnotti (sorry if that's spelled wrong Elaine) will take over to teach a different version of the Shim Sham, so be ready for some fun solo jazz!
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