Tap is one of the dance forms that has long been on my bucket list to tackle. I got off to a good start last year, taking a couple of introductory workshops and practicing at home. But finding the time for class and distance from the local dance studios have made it challenging for me…
Scooter Jacket Upgrade: The Corazzo Tempeste
I’ve been riding my scooter Bella for a few years now, wearing whatever heavy jacket I had available. But none of them were proper riding jackets, built to withstand the rigors of scooting around the city. Well it was high time I upgraded. After a lot of research and trying on a bunch of cycle…
Health Update: Carb-ing It Up!
For the past year or so, I've been doing various versions of no-sugar, no-carb / low-carb dieting. I've found it really helpful for my health, energy, weight, and general well-being. And for the most part really easy and tasty. I've been going on the assumption that these dietary practices have been activating the ketosis metabolic…
Sending a V2 with an Underhang
This V2 and the similar one next to it at Planet Granite was kicking my ass the last week or so. Today I got over the weirdness of hanging upside down and sent it. Actually really easy, after I got over that feeling.
“Step Up” Franchise Moves to YouTube with “High Water”
I've been a long time fan of the "Step Up" series, since the original from ten years ago. The movie franchise is moving over to YouTube starting on January 31 with "Step Up: High Water." Starring R&B star Ne-Yo, "High Water" focuses on an elite Atlanta dance school. So "Fame" for a new generation? Here's the…
How to Get a Solo Jazz Jam Started: The Rule of Three
I'm really interested in dance jam / cypher culture across dance styles. It's a way of creating ephemeral stages for each other that is always fascinating and fun. At Lindy Focus this December, I got this huge insight into how to get a solo jazz jam started. It's really simple, and yet kind of blows…
Sending a V3
This morning I sent this V3-rated bouldering route that had been bedeviling me at Planet Granite SF. For a couple of weeks I couldn't even get to the first hold, and it was irking me. Finally I figured out that I had to do a quick switch in grip from a pull to a push…
Waacking Freestyle Video at Ocean Beach
My first dance video of 2018! Such a gorgeous morning at Ocean Beach. Stay till the end for a surprise guest. Song: "Stay" by Zedd with Alessia Cara
The New York Times Needs to do a 360 Video of Chester Whitmore
The New York Times has been doing these wonderful 3600 videos on a variety of subjects. A recent series focused on dancers over 60, showing them dance while they talk about their philosophies of movement. Really moving and inspiring, particularly for me as an older dancer. Featured artists: Eiko Otake Gus Solomon, Jr Brenda Bufalino Douglas…
My 2017 Year in Review: Pies, Dancing, Safaris, Pastries, and More Dancing!
Okay I am WAY late to this, but I felt compelled to throw something together tonight. Here’s my 2017 year in review. Quick 2017 Stats Freestyle Dance Videos Shot: 7 Number of Marches and Protests: 3 Number of Pies Baked: 5 New Hobbies Acquired: 1 (rock climbing) Dance Competitions Entered: 5 Countries Visited: 1 (South…