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Groovin’ and shakin’ to save the Net

Posted on January 11, 2007 by

Here’s Josh Silver of Free Press revving up the crowd at the Save the Internet Party tonight in Memphis at the Gibson Guitar Factory. Later they charge onto the dance floor for the filming of a new viral video on Net Neutrality.

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Yehoodi VIDEO Talk Show now available!

Posted on January 2, 2007 by

I’m super-thrilled to announce that my buddy Spuds and I have just released the first video version of the Yehoodi Talk Show, the swing-related podcast we have been doing for a number of years together. In this episode we offer insightful commentary (mostly us laughing) alongside several choice swing dance-related videos. Yes, I know, I…

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Cindy and Rik’s Second Life (video)

Posted on December 16, 2006 by

Here’s a silly holiday video I created in Second Life to go along with a greeting card Cindy and I have been sending around to our friends.  It’s pretty much our entire life re-created virtually, including our various crafts, food obsession, dancing, and lots and lots of cats.  You can download a higher res version…

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Swingin Holiday Music that doesn’t suck

Posted on December 15, 2006 by

Around this time, the holiday music starts invading every public space, from elevators to restaurants to dance clubs.  At swing dance clubs around the country, DJs are making innocent dancers have to endure countless "holiday mixes" of jazzy versions of "Here Comes Santa Claus," "Frosty the Snowman," and worst of all "Jingle Bells." Shudder. So…

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Too old for breakin?

Posted on December 5, 2006 by

I went to my first breakdance class last night at PMT Dance Studios in the Village, taught by the patient and talented Pavan Thimmaiah.  Mostly it was just an experiment to see what a 37-year old me could manage in this most physical of dances.  I actually did pretty good with the basic uprock, basic…

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Hot Japanese hoofer / drummer girls: Go COBU!

Posted on November 25, 2006 by

Cobu is one of the most entertaining dance companies I know. The group specializes in a strange and electrifying blend of Japanese taiko drumming and funk tap. They have a show coming up from December 15-24 in Manhattan at the Flanmboyan Theater.  If you have a chance to catch them, don’t miss it!

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Vote for Hypno & Tiny Love in Yahoo Talent Show

Posted on November 18, 2006 by

Popping / locking funk-style dancers Hypno and Tiny Love have entered one of their recent performances in the Yahoo video talent contest.  Check out their video, and vote for it if you like it. Good luck, Hypno and Tiny Love!   

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My photo is in the Brooklyn Eagle!

Posted on October 23, 2006 by

One of my photos from the "Angels and Accordians" dance performance earlier this month was included in an article on the event that ran in a local NY paper the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (registration required.) That’s my lovely and graceful friend Laura on the pedestal, despite what the byline says. Ah, such fame.  I’ll try…

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Fun Swedish swing dance video

Posted on October 18, 2006 by

                           Damn those Swedes can swing.  Here’s a sweet dance video of the Swedish swing performance team confusingly named the "Harlem Hot Shots." Recorded at the Herräng Dance Camp in July 2006. I know the band doesn’t look like they are playing, but…

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My stuff on the Internets today

Posted on October 18, 2006 by

Just a quick note about a couple things I’ve been involved with that are on the series of tubes today: My latest Second Life "Event Picks" are on New World Notes.  Notably, Witness, the "indie hip hop" artist, is playing tomorrow night.  He’s definitely got some flow, so check out his MySpace page.  Also the…

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