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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Whoa! It’s been too long since I’ve posted a video. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I think Tango would be most appropriate, don’t you? Here’s a fun, flashy Argentine Tango performance with a sense of humor for your viewing pleasure.

Tango dancers, what’s your opinion? Too much? I’m *not* a tango expert by any means, but […]

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Not many states out there have an official State Dance, but in the Caronlina’s, Shag is it. I really regret not learning it when I lived in Raleigh. I was too busy salsa dancing, I guess. I love how smooth the movement is in this dance.
This video features Doug Silton and Ginger Pickeral.

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While we’re on the subject of technique, I know of no dance genre with more refined technique than ballet. What skill! Here is a commercial for the Anaheim Ballet spotlighting their dancers’ fantastic technique.

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You’ve been reading what she has to say, but have you been watching her dance? The link you can’t really see under the YouTube logo is for lindylibrary.com, where a lot of great contemporary footage of the Lindy Hop scene can be found.

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This “Emergency Guide for Men” is wonderfully done! Many points are universal to ALL dance styles, especially relaxing, and finding the rhythm of the music BEFORE you begin dancing. Unfortunately, I’m having trouble embedding this video, so I’ll just have to settle for giving you the link. Please enjoy:
Dancing: An Emergency Guide For Men

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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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Have you ever played “subway surfing,” where you keep your balance without holding on to anything. These guys go way beyond surfing:

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This is too much fun, I have to share.

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There are times, of course, when people WILL be watching you: performances. Performances can be a great way to share your love of dance with others. Events like the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown are wonderful for this sort of thing. (Just remember not to “perform” on the social dance floor.)
Here’s a video of a performance […]

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