Tomorrow is the first day of my new job. So excited, but can't really talk about it yet. More details soon, hopefully…
“Hotel Nacional”: Gloria Estefan’s New Music Video features Lindy Hop, Electro-swing, and the Kitchen Sink
Still not sure how I feel about this music video by Gloria Estefan. I like electro-swing, lindy hop, and b-boying, so in theory I should love this. The "Rocky Horror Picture" references are mostly lost on me, but I'm told they are there. And the burlesque, glam-Paris look is well done. Still, it feels…
Things I Learned while Glitching with My Girlfriend
For the past couple of months I've been playing the MMO Glitch with my girlfriend. I've never had a gamer girlfriend before, so it's been an interesting experience for me. I've learned a few things about online gaming with an S.O. that you might want to keep in mind: When she asks for the keys to your…
“Swing Dancing” Book Chronicles Lindy Hop from Slavery to Today
Swing aficionados generally use words like "happy" and "fun," when describing their dance, and Lindy Hop the original style of swing, is often referred to as "an outward expression of an inner joy." Sometimes silly, sometimes cool, it's a dance that lifts the spirits. And to those that catch the bug ( the "Jitter"-bug, that…
Sh*t Lindy Hoppers Say (video)
It had to happen. Congrats to my friends Iris, Jim and Sarah for putting this together in record time. I've probably said pretty much all of those things, I'm afraid.
Golden Gate Park “Dim Sum Run” by the Net Zero Running Squad
Yesterday, I went running with some family and friends in Golden Gate Park on a gorgeous Saturday morning. It was one of those days that make you grateful that you live in the Bay Area. We did a medium-difficult four mile run through the park, starting and ending at 30th Avenue and JFK. Afterwards,…
Movies You Must See in the Theaters: “Pina” and “The Artist”
There are dozens of movies in the theaters right now that I'm dying to see. Most of the Oscar-nominees and some popcorn flicks. But I can wait for all of these to come to DVD / streaming if I have to. Except for two: "The Artist" and "Pina." "The Artist" is the most original film…
Typepad Adds Image Editing: Let the LOLwhatevers Begin
Just realized that Typepad, my blogging platform, recently added a photo editing feature, including adding text to images and little graphics. Let the caption contests begin…
Lindy Hoppers needed for Quantum Physics Project!
Some scientist / dancers at the University of Waterloo in Canada are looking for lindy hoppers around the world to help them demonstrate how quantum computing operates — by dancing. Entitled Project Q, they are asking for groups to perform a fairly simply choreography, film it, post it, and send the link to them….
Step Up 4: Sadly Not in “4D” or Called “Step Up 4Eva”
I just watched this trailer thingee for the inevitable "Step Up 4" coming out this August. Some things to be concerned about: This is the 4th installment of this street dance series, and not once has a person of color been the star. Seriously, WTF? First time director Scott Speer. Long intro featuring shots of Miami,…