Just got this from my friend Pavan of PMT Dance Studios on how you can learn how to dance and help Haiti on Saturday January 30: With the current disaster in Haiti, we are holding a special class to help raise money to help the disaster victims. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the…
Two animated dogs explain the Global Kids three guidelines
My organization Global Kids has three fundamental guidelines that are the bedrock of all of the youth programs that we run: One Mic Safe Space and Participate I created this short animated video of two dogs talking about the guidelines. Just because. Made using the awesome Xtranormal animation program.
Plateauing as a b-boy
I am trying to face up to the fact that my b-boying is starting to plateau. That is, I'm not feeling like I'm learning that much that is new anymore, and I don't see any goals that I am working toward to keep me inspired. Plus I don't think my body can take much more…
Yehoodi Talk Show Episode 601: Fave Swing Moments in 2009, SYTYCD, More Bad Swing Videos
The January 2010 (Episode 601) edition of the Yehoodi Talk Show is now live and available for your viewing pleasure. This month, Rikomatic and Spuds do a recap of our community's favorite swing memories of 2009, talk about another notable lindy hop birthday that happened in December, show way too many unfortunate "the swing" videos,…
Shopsin’s whole wheat french toast with coconut curd!
I took a bit of comp time this morning and decided to visit again the amazing Shopsin's General Store in the Lower Eastside. Fortunately, there was a seat waiting for me when I arrived in the tiny diner, nestled in an unobtrusive corner on the south side of the Essex Market. Chef Kenny Shopsin was…
Haiti Solidarity Benefit this Friday, January 22 in Brooklyn
This Friday, January 22, in Brooklyn is the Haiti Solidarity Benefit, a really cool youth-organized fundraiser for Haiti. Global Kids is one of the organizers of this event, through our partnership with the High School for Global Citizenship. Performers will include : Andre Rousseau and Alove Saint Surin Haitian Musician Tiga Jean Baptiste and Tchaka…
Houston Person Swingin’ Hard at New York Swing Dance Society (video)
Here's a quick clip of the fantastic Houston Person and his Quartet performing at the New York Swing Society Dance last Saturday, January 16 in New York City. The New York Swing Dance Society has been a vital force keeping alive the art of swing dancing in NYC for the past 24 years. They have…
“Love n’ Dancing” Review: Dump your crappy boyfriend for a deaf Westie
My friend Christina brought over the DVD of "Love n' Dancing" so we could watch it last night. Perhaps my expectations were low after seeing "B-Girl" last week, but I have to say I honestly liked most of the movie. It helps that I'm a sucker for even a passable dance movie ("Take the…
My cat Mole meets the neighbor’s cat (video)
My neighbor has an older, cranky cat that roams the hallways. Mole keeps trying to make friends, to no avail. Here's his latest attempt this evening. Good effort, buddy.
Fela! the Musical: fighting tyranny with a beat you can dance to
Tonight I finally got to see Fela! the musical on Broadway, after hearing rave reviews from so many other people who had seen it. It was totally worth the hype. Fela! is a lushly created musical production depicting through speech, song, drum, and dance the true story of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, a musician and activist in…