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Plaid + Polka Dots = BlissFebruary 24, 2011This is another rare skirt and top set from the 1940′s, this time with a clever mixing of two patterns – a cheerful plaid and a clustered polka dot pattern. |
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Lindy Hop Helped Me Survive Capitol HillFebruary 24, 2011After I graduated from college, I moved to Washington, D.C. and took a job on the Hill, first as an intern and then as a low-paid letter writer. I ended up at Glen Echo’s Spanish Ballroom with some friends during that time and just loved it. I wasn’t at all good, but oh, the music and the dancing was such fun. |
Hair Tutorial – Day 24 – Twist n BraidFebruary 24, 2011Two tutorials on twisting the hair! Based on my own experience (and common sense), this gets easier with practice. The first time I did this I nailed it, and most other times I’ve tried twisting my hair I get to the end and then hairs magically loosen themselves. Arg. |
Hair Tutorial – Day 23 – French TwistFebruary 23, 2011I super-suck at french twists so I figured I should included them in the hair tutorials. Here’s one of my favorite girls doing it up! Mind you, she has really long hair. |
My Dance InspirationFebruary 22, 2011As we countdown to Inspiration Weekend, I’ve been thinking about what inspires me to dance. |
Hair Tutorial – Day 22 – Retro HairstyleFebruary 22, 2011This looks like it should be a pretty quick hairstyle. Nothing specially needed really, just a bunch of bobby pins (and maybe some hairspray if you want some extra hold) and patience. |
An Index of Basic Classic ClipsFebruary 22, 2011This is an index of the basic clips that include old-timers (prominent swing dancers before 1980s). It will be added to, as I compile info. Dates and names may in certain places be wrong; I promise to update information as I get it, though. |
Outside PerspectiveFebruary 21, 2011My friend Morgan Day, posted on yehoodi awhile back a link to a documentary by David Wittkower on Swing and Jitterbug which was filmed during Camp Hollywood 2006. |
Hair Tutorial – Day 21 – Side RollFebruary 21, 2011I think medium length hair would be ideal for this, but it sounds like long hair would also work. The only problem I foresee with long hair is that you have so much more to deal with! |
Events! 3 of Them!February 21, 2011
Okay, so it's now February, and I'm about to write about three events, all of which happened before Martin Luther King Day. There's been plenty written about two out of three of these events, so my reviews won't add much. I just wanted to add my 0.02 about how great they all are.
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Hair Tutorial – Day 20 – Victory RollsFebruary 20, 2011You’ve seen these before, but they are a staple in the pinup girl’s arsenal of hair styles. May I present to you: The Victory Roll! |
Hamfats (a few fav) Videos of 2010February 19, 2011One of the most interesting aspect of our generation’s dance culture is the importance of videos not only for entertainment but also for learning. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched Frankie (the other one) do his Welcome to the Party routine. |
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