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Vogue Evolution pushing the boundaries of urban dance on America’s Best Dance Crew

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

The MTV television show "America's Best Dance Crew" took a bold step in showcasing the flamboyantly gay dance crew Vogue Evolution.  Not only are Vogue Evolution representing a dance form — Vogueing — that isn't any easy fit with the street dance-oriented competition. Not only is one of their members on the bigger side.  But…

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Lindy hop in the news in Iceland (video)

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

Here's a news story on Iceland television about the Arctic Lindy Exchange, a week-long dance event in Reykjavik which just finished. I love the extended dance footage, but I wonder why it goes on for so long? Anyone who speaks Icelandic want to translate for me?

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America’s Best Dance Crew Season 4 kicks off! (video)

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

America's Best Dance Crew (Season 4) – MTV Shows Now that season 5 of "So You Think You Can Dance" has finished (congrats, Jeannine!), it's time to move on to my favorite dance show on TV "America's Best Dance Crew."  Season 4 kicked off last night on MTV, and the first full episode is already…

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Cab Calloway + Betty Boop = the swingin-est cartoon ever

Posted on August 2, 2009 by

Check out this amazing classic cartoon produced by Max Fleischer that features Cab Calloway and his orchestra playing as Betty Boop goes on a very surreal adventure in search of the "Old Man of the Mountain."  The whole thing just jumps and shakes and shimmies to the swingin beat from beginning to end.  (Via BoingBoing.net)

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TV network premiere of ICC documentary “The Reckoning” tomorrow on PBS!

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Tomorrow, July 14, will be the US network premiere of "The Reckoning," a moving and powerful documentary about the International Criminal Court.  I've seen most of the film in a near-final cut, and I can't say enough good things about it.  A must-see for those who care about human rights and global justice. See PBS.org…

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The Winners of “So You Think You Can Dance”: Where are they now?

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

I was bored and decided to do some research to find out what the winners of past seasons of "So You Think You Can Dance" are doing now.  Here's what I found out: Season One: Nick LazzariniCurrent Work: Founding member of the Evolution Dance Company in California.  No further info available, not even a website…

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“The Reckoning” documentary about International Criminal Court premiering July 14 on PBS

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

The Reckoning , a powerful documentary about the International Criminal Court, will be premiering on US television on July 14 on PBS. Over 120 countries have united to form the International Criminal Court (ICC) — the first permanent court created to prosecute perpetrators, no matter how powerful, of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide….

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PBS documentary about Frankie Manning online!

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

PBS channel 13 in New York has put online a sweet 30 minute documentary about legendary lindy hopper Frankie Manning called "Never Stop Swinging." From the website: The documentary features the last major interview of Frankie Manning before his death, as well as precious archival footage of his dancing from the 1930’s to 2009 in…

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Lindy hopper gives shoutout to Frankie Manning & dances with Adam Shankman on SYTYCD! (video)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

I have to give mad props to California lindy hopper Calico Sequeira for her appearance on Episode 3 of Season Five of "So You Think You Can Dance."  Not only does she mention that Frankie Manning is her inspiration in her intro, she also gets choreographer / judge Adam Shankman to lindy hop with her! …

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An odd morning: Tom Hanks in a weinermobile, Diane Sawyer on a trampoline

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

Early this morning, my mom, sister and I got VIP passes to see "Good Morning, America" being taped live at Times Square.  Apparently every weekday morning, ABC staff let in a small group of about 30 folks to watch the live taping from 7 to 9am.  The VIP pass was nice, allowing us to get…

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