Check out this ridiculously cute video of the 18 "Decobelles" performing at a glorious Gatsby Summer Afternoon lawn party today in Oakland. Such great energy and choreography! More cool pics of the Decobelles in action here!
Q Ginger: My New Favorite Ginger Beverage
I have a six pack of Reeds ginger beer sitting untouched in my fridge. It's a decent beverage, but I can't drink it anymore after having "Q Ginger," billed as "a superior ginger ale." That reads to me like up-sell marketing, but in fact I have to agree. It's the best ginger beverage I've ever…
“SwingNation” #2 featuring Valerie Salstrom on Getting Kids into Swing (video)
Here's episode number two of the "SwingNation" live web talk show, featuring my buddies Spuds, Zuckerpunch and myself, talking about all the happenings in the world of swing. While not without its rocky patches, I think overall the show went well. The highlight for me was the chance to get to talk to Ms….
Biking from the Emeryville Marina to the Berkeley Marina
On Monday, I did an awesome bike ride from the Emeryville Marina to the Berkeley Marina and back. Part of the San Francisco Bay Trail, that winds it way all up and down the coast, it's an easy 10 mile trip that I highly recommend. Here's some pics from my bike journey.
Weinstein’s Department Store Footbridge in Downtown SF (pic)
Ran into this awesome bit of old San Francisco on Stephenson Street, between 6th and 7th street in downtown SF. It's apparently a covered walkway advertising the "Weinstein Department Store" on Market Street. Here's the story of this sign, according to foundsf.org: Spanning Stevenson Street midway between Sixth and Seventh, a covered footbridge connects what…
Ryan Calloway and Ann Mony’s Classic Routine at ILHC 2012 (video)
Here's one of my favorite routines from the 2012 International Lindy Hop Championships: my friends Ann Mony and Ryan Calloway doing a super fun choreographed dance in the "Classic Lindy" division. I love the tempo and mood changes and how seemingly effortlessly Ann and Ryan accent the music with their bodies. My favorite part…
Live Streaming the International Lindy Hop Championships: Wrap-Up and Thanks
I can hardly believe this happened, but this weekend Yehoodi had the honor of partnering with the awesome folks at the International Lindy Hop Championships to bring to several thousand viewers around the world a live video stream of a world-class swing competition. It was an exhausting, crazy experience for those of us in Washington…
Todd Yannacone and Ramona Staffeld’s Classic Routine at ILHC: Holy Elephants! (video)
Here's Todd Yannacone and Ramona Staffeld of the US doing a ridiculous Classic routine at ILHC. This will definitely be an iconic performance from the 2012 International Lindy Hop Championships, for sure. The social networks are already blowing up from it.
Highlights from World of Dance Bay Area 2012 (video)
On Saturday, my friend Rachel and I went to Vallejo to watch the 2012 World of Dance Bay Area hip-hop competition. World of Dance is one of the biggest touring hip-hop dance competitions in the world, and always features some of the best dancers and dance crews you will find anywhere. With the proliferation of…
Rik Attempting a Front Flip (video)
Here's a video of me attempting a front flip, taken by the awesome acrobatics instructor Andrey at Athletic Playground. Andrey used this killer iPhone app called Coach's Eye that allows him to take video of his students, replay it for them in slo-mo or frame-by-frame, and show them how to improve by drawing…