The other night, I was helping my friend Akemi teach a basic lesson to some older people, and was observing the many things that were tripping people up — how to dance on the beat, how to listen to your partner, how to move from your center, etc. It reminded me that for people who…
Virtual Content Creators, Go to SL Pro February 23-25! (paid ad)
If you want to take your virtual building and scripting skills to the next level, go to SL Pro, the premier in-world content creation conference in Second Life. February 23-25, 2010. Here's what you can expect: Learn tips and tricks from some of the most talented content creators and scripters in Second Life Learn how…
B-boy 187 Meen talks about musicality, his influences & hip-hop culture
I love this interview from Breakernyc.com with b-boy 187 Meen. He talks about how he developed his own style, where he draws his influences from, and the relationship between b-boying, the music and the larger hip-hop culture. I thought it was interesting what he had to say about why b-boy competitions can no longer be…
Kappa Alpha Psi: Winners of NYC Sprite Stepup Competition (video)
Because my friend Michelle asked for it, here's my clips of the winning fraternity of the New York City Sprite Step Up competition last night: Kappa Alpha Psi of Howard University. Yes, those boys are tight. Amazing.
“Hop for Haiti” this Tuesday with George Gee at Swing46
My friend George Gee sends out word about a cool fundraiser for Haiti relief and recovery called "Hop for Haiti." George Gee and his band will be performing this Tuesday, February 2, at Swing 46 in Times Square with all proceeds going to international humanitarian group Doctors without Borders. Lots of cool ways you can…
Ludacris at Sprite Step Off at Roseland last night (video)
The massive crowd at the Sprite Step Off last night got an unexpected treat at the end of the show: hip-hop superstar Ludacris rolled up and did a mini-set that got the ballroom jumping. Here's a brief video of his opening number. I've never seen Ludacris live. He's a consummate performer and knows how to…
Phi Beta Sigmas tear it up at Sprite Step Off at Roseland last night (video)
Last night I joined a thousand or so people crammed into Roseland Ballroom to catch the Sprite Step Off, a nationwide stepping competition. Step teams from various Black fraternities and sororities are competing for $1.5 million dollars in scholarships, as well as the honor of being the nation's best step crew. For those not in…
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: B-boys with “Disabilities” (video)
I'm going through a personal dance funk, which happens to every dancer periodically. In order to bolster my spirits, I've been trying to connect with the reason why I dance. No "big revelations" yet, but here's some inspiring videos of hip-hop dancers who have clearly had to overcome difficulties way beyond what I've ever had…
TodaysiPhone.com: Tips and news for those that love their JesusPhones
My friend Adriana sends me news about a new tech blog she's writing for called TodaysiPhone.com. For those of you who are addicted to your JesusPhone, it's a wealth of resources to get the most out of your device, from reviews of new apps, to video tutorials, to rumors about what's up Apple's sleeves for…
Amira & Rik introduce Global Kids to youth jails project (video)
My colleague Amira and I created this quick video to welcome a special group of young adults to "uCreate," a digital storytelling project working with two groups of teens in two different youth jails. Amira gave a bit of background about Global Kids, I talk about uCreate, and then we do a quick walk-through of…