The Dance Primer

Now that you’re read a bit of what Jojo has to say, why not check out her dancing? This is her and Dax Hock demonstrating the Tranky Doo - a dance loaded with classic vernacular jazz steps. How many can you name?

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Since I mentioned Dean Collin’s dancing in the last Style Wars post, I figured I should show you some, yes? This movie clip I love, as I’m a big fan of dancing in the rain. (I do live in Portland, after all.)

Here are some more great stylings of Dean’s from much later: 1983! This one […]

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Fred Astaire. SO classic.

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Here is the classic swing clip every swing dancer should know about. Because I love music, I had to include the whole thing, and not just the dance. Dancing begins about half way through.
This clip is from the movie Hellzapoppin’ and was choreographed by “The Ambassador of Swing,” Frankie Manning. Remember, this is a practiced, […]

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