I’m not a man. I don’t like baseball. (In fact, I don’t like any “base” sports.) I’m not a farmer, although I did grow up on a bit of a farm. Then why do I love the move, Field of Dream, so gosh darn freakin’ much? You’ve got me, but this weekend marks the 2nd … Continue reading »
Home again, home again, jiggety jig.
Heading home to visit my parents, with BG in tow, tomorrow. While I love my lindy hop family, there’s nothing like your kith and kin. Next time your lamenting not making it to such-and-such dance event or another relatively non-concern, call your mom and tell her you love her. Or your dad. Or your sibling. … Continue reading »
5 years? I swear it was only 4.
Okay, okay, maybe it feels like 5. My baby is going to kindergarten! And by baby, I mean Savoy Swing Jam – Seattle’s Lindy Hop Competition for One and All! It’s a privilege to bring this event to Seattle and the Northwest Lindy Hop community for our fifth year of dancing, friendly (yet serious!) competition. Our … Continue reading »
Everybody <3s a <3er
You’re going to argue with that? Join me with my dance group, Sister Kate, at our two-night, four-show run at the Can Can for our latest and greatest show, Everybody Loves a Lover. Everybody Loves a Lover - a Valentines Variety show featuring vintage dance styles of the 30′s and 40′s, live music, tap dancing … Continue reading »
Register today for Savoy Swing Jam – The Lindy Hop Competition for One and All!
I’m excited to announce that registration for Savoy Swing Jam 2013 is now open. If you haven’t been to Savoy Swing Jam, for shame! Remedy that today by attending one of the most inspirational lindy hop events you’ll go to this year…if I do say so myself. *wink wink* Register here!
Putting it out to the universe…
Last year, I decided to adjust my day-job hours, so that I could teach dance more. Besides getting some lovely professional photos taken, I haven’t “done” much to market myself. I’m not much for “hippy-dippy” interpretations of life, but after making that decision, I got more teaching gigs than I’ve had in years. Big thanks to promoters … Continue reading »
Onward and Upward
1. Next stop, Pottserville. Or rather, Asheville, but if you’re a Seinfeld fan, you’ll appreciate the reference. Can’t wait to see friends, foes, acquantances, and strangers at Lindy Focus. What, you’re not going? That’s all right, we didn’t need to be friends anyway. 2. Oh, so you want to be my friend again? Then, come to … Continue reading »
The Right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Inebriation
Join me for a lively, fun, and delicious celebration of the end of prohibition! I’ll be teaching the beginner Charleston lesson. All the deets: December 5th, 1933 was the day that prohibition was repealed in the US. For our December nomad.event, we are marking the anniversary of this momentous occasion with some amazing cocktails, great live … Continue reading »
I’m becoming a grizzly bear
Don’t get me wrong–I love teaching lindy hop. I love traveling. I feel incredibly grateful to be able to be paid to travel and teach lindy hop. BUT MAN, I love being at home. I can’t bring myself to leave my condo after 6:00 p.m. If I don’t see you for the next few months, it’s only … Continue reading »
Jean Veloz: Still one hot dish
Props to Jenna Applegarth on the success of Northwest Followest! And what fun to have Rusty Frank and Jean Veloz at the event Sunday night. Sister Kate had the joy of performing for these lovely ladies and other dancers visiting us in Seattle. Check this photo out–with that shiny shirt, she should have been in the performance … Continue reading »
