I realize that I haven't written much about my exercise practices, as much as I write about food choices and diet. Obviously exercise is as important to health as diet. (But diet is much more important than exercise for weight control.) Here's what a typical week looks like for me these days. I don't have…
Category: Dancing / Music
Why I Need Lindy Hop
Voon and Veronica at Central Park Swings, 2008 Every once in awhile I feel guilty about all the time and energy I spend on dancing, when I could be out fighting injustice, building homes for the poor or lobbying Congress more. And then I finish a kick-ass dance weekend and head off to my job…
Millie Bobby Brown rapping is everything I need right now
Millie Bobby Brown rapping a recap of Season 1 of Stranger Things is on repeat for me. Just because of the world. Lyrics below: Let's go back to Indiana, circa Nineteen Eighty-ThreeJust four boys in the basement chillin' playin' D&DThere was Lucas there was Willy Will and Dustin, there was MikeBut one night Will goes…
The Stretch Suit: Initial Impressions
So in late June, I started seeing social media ads and videos for “The Stretch Suit,” billed as “the world’s most comfortable suit.” Supposedly designed to look good while doing all sorts of extreme activities, it seemed ambitious and kind of cool. Nice ad, but this was just a crowdfunding campaign, so who knew if…
Odd Sweet: Solo Jazz + House at Paris Jazz Roots Fest
Loving this video by mixed styles dancer Odd Sweet of Paris, doing a showcase at the Jazz Roots Festival last April. Apparently this performance won the showcase division, for good reason. So much character, musicality, and unique style. Odd Sweet is teaching workshops next week in SF. Excited to learn and dance with him! Here’s…
Taiwanese Kid Waackers Just Slay this Janet Jackson Tribute!
I just saw Janet Jackson in concert. And then this comes across my feed, from the incomparable Taiwanese waacker Akuma Diva. These are 11-15 year old students of Akuma's. I just can't….
Seeing Janet Jackson in Concert Tomorrow! What to Wear?
Tomorrow I'm seeing Miss Janet Jackson live in concert for the first time! Let the countdown begin! This is actually a much delayed event, since I originally purchased tickets for a January 2016 show. But Janet postponed the tour to have a baby. Pretty impressive for a 50 year old! Anyway, she's finally back, having had the…
Photo Shoot in Abandoned Oakland Train Station
Earlier this summer, my friend and awesome photographer Auey organized an impromptu photo shoot in an old abandoned train station in Oakland. We had a blast running around this beautiful, run-down space, in our vintage duds, shooting pics all over. Auey even shot a little video of Hanah and I dancing. Here are some of my…
Being a Lindy Hop Follower is Awesome!
So a quick update since I took "The Switch" workshop in early August. I've continued to dance the follower role for most of the social dances that I go to for the past couple of months, and it's been a blast. There are some dances I've been to where I have mostly danced as a…
Watch the Shimmy Shakers (and FOUR other Bay Area Teams) at Camp Hollywood XX!
Here's my solo jazz team the Shimmy Shakers doing our thing at Camp Hollywood XX last weekend. I could not be more proud of the work that my team presented. I'm so fortunate I got to work with these fine folks and share what we created in Los Angeles and DC. I'm also super proud…