How do I get "gangnam style"? Because clearly, I need it.
Unlikely BFFs: Pyjama Sharks Meet African Penguins at Cal Academy (video)
Yesterday, the California Academy of Sciences introduced six pyjama sharks into the penguin tank in the African Hall section of the natural history museum. After some quick introductions, they reportedly are co-existing peacefully. As I understand it, both pyjama sharks and African penguins are natural neighbors in their native habitat, off the coast of…
William H. Macy in “The Last Dragon”? Shonuff! (video)
I was watching the wonderfully cheesy kung-fu flick "The Last Dragon" tonight when I spotted the perpetually beleagued actor William H. Macy in a bit part. He is apparently some kind of producer of the television show that the love interest Vanity stars in in the movie. Here Macy is trying to convince Vanity to…
Sick Electro-swing Performance at Camp Hollywood by Soo Chan and Hyun Jung (video)
I just returned from Camp Hollywood, one of the largest and longest-running swing dance camps in the world. It was an awesome weekend, held at the conveniently located and not-horribly-expensive LAX Marriott Hotel. There was lots of amazing dancing on display during the competitions, including balboa, shag, lindy hop, and the grab-bag that…
Why I Love Being in Freeplay Dance Crew (video)
Some of my fellow crew members and I made this quick video about why we love being in the Freeplay Hip-hop Dance Crew. Freeplay is holding open auditions on August 12 for anyone interested in performing with us. Previous dance experience required, but not limited hip-hop. See our Facebook event for details and to…
“Battle of the Year” Trailer: USA! USA! USA!
"Planet B-boy" director Benson Lee has been mentioning in appearances that he has been working on creating a fictionalized version of his ground-breaking documentary on b-boying. And here it is: "Battle of the Year", slated for release in January 2013. It looks pretty formulaic, but potentially will have some exciting dance footage (in 3D,…
BAYCAT Digital Youth Program in SF Robbed: Donate to Help Them Recover
I've met the awesome folks at BAYCAT (The Bayview Hunters Point Center for the Arts) and admired their work with at-risk youth, giving teens access to digital media equipment and tools so they can express themselves and achieve a better future for themselves. So I was devastated when I learned that BAYCAT was broken…
88-year old Jean Veloz Lindy Hopping in Herrang (video)
Check out this wonderful video of 88-year old lindy hop legend Jean Veloz, dancing with Marcus Koch at the Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden. Jean was fantastic in "Groovie Movie" back in the day, and she's still got style and sass in spades. I'm glad they are finally honoring this elder dancer at Herrang….
Me and Nina G on a Bus Ad for Midsummer Night Swing! (pic)
Adam H. posted to FaceBook this picture of a bus stop ad featuring my friend Nina Galicheva and I dancing at Lincoln Center. Apparently this is an advertisement for their "Midsummer Night Swing" concert series. (You will recall they also used a pic of us for their 2011 banner.) I'm flattered beyond words.
“When Strangers Click” Documentary on Love in the Digital Age Up for an Emmy!
I am happy to announce that the documentary “When Strangers Click” has been nominated for an Emmy in the category “New Approaches to News and Documentary Programming”! Directed by Robert Kenner, director of “Food Inc,” the film explores how people are connecting with each other on the Internet, whether it be on a dating site, a message…