The COVID-19 shutdowns are a huge challenge to the livelihoods of our local and worldwide musicians, who’ve had nearly all of their gigs canceled. And, it’s a bummer for us fans who miss hearing the great music they make. So,…
Category: Front Page Rotation
These articles will be recycled on the front page belowed the featured article
The New Law That Is Threatening Live Music in California – And What You Can Do About It
Guest Post by Jack Malmstrom I’m very grateful to Brian Shim for inviting me to share information about a new law that prohibits many workers from being independent contractors and may threaten our live music scene. Musicians invented the “gig”…
Rock ‘n Roll Swing Dancing in DON’T KNOCK THE ROCK 1956
I really like the energy in this 1956 clip from Don’t Knock the Rock featuring Bill Haley and the Comets performing Rip it Up. The only thing is, please don’t try these moves on the social dance floor! These…
Camp Hollywood 2018 – Open Team – LA Varsity Shag
Camp Hollywood 2018 Open Lindy Finals
2005 Camp Hollywood DVD Opener
With Camp Hollywood, around the corner, I have posted their DVD opener from 2005. I love seeing how today’s moves are inspired by and dedicated to preserving what the dancers did in the 30’s and 40’s. See you there!…
Camp Hollywood 2014 LA Shag “San / I Want My Dime Back”
Here’s another contest from Camp Hollywood, with it being just around the corner. Who can forget Steve Sayer’s LA Shag team’s first-place routine at Camp Hollywood 2014 featuring “San” by the California Feetwarmers? This video has over 2.2 million…
Live Collegiate Shag – Dancing on the Beach!
A post shared by Live.Collegiate.Shag (@live.collegiate.shag) on Aug 13, 2018 at 10:14am PDT I’m a huge fan of Kendall and Ronnie’s Live Collegiate Shag videos. Here’s the latest one with some great moves, not to mention dancing on sand! –…
Camp Hollywood 2017 – Open Lindy Final
This is the first in my series of Featured Videos which I’ll be showcasing on the home page. With Camp Hollywood not far off, I thought it would be appropriate to start with the 2017 Camp Hollywood Open Lindy Final!…
Why You Need to Learn How to Swing Dance in 2019
Are you making any new year’s resolutions this year? Here are my top reasons why learning how to Swing dance should be at the top of your list in 2018. 1. It’s Insanely Fun What is your idea of a…
The Best Collegiate Shag Videos on the Internet
Shag (or “Collegiate Shag”) is a partner dance that is done by a good number of Swing dancers in Los Angeles and Orange County, usually to fast music from the 1920’s or 30’s. A little while ago, I saw a…
Exclusive Interview with Rusty Frank on the 20th Anniversary of Rusty’s Rhythm Club!!
If you live on the West Side of Los Angeles like me, you’ll know what it’s like to constantly have to drive all the way to Downtown L.A. or Pasadena to go Swing dancing. For some reason, the West Side…
“Alive and Kicking”, Film About Swing Dancing, Gets Rave Reviews From Dancers and Mainstream Media
Director Susan Glatzer’s Alive and Kicking, a movie featuring many well-known local and national Swing dancers, is getting great reviews among swing dancers and in mainstream media. As of this writing, it has a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes…
Find the Perfect Dress for Swing Dancing at Loco Lindo
Finding authentic clothing from the 1940’s is not easy: it can take a lot of time and the pickin’s can be slim. Plus, clothes that old can be fragile. So, I’ve asked local vintage fashion dress company, Loco Lindo, to talk about…
Lindygroove’s Epic 15th Anniversary Dance Doesn’t Disappoint
On Thursday, June 30th, 2016, Lindygroove celebrated its 15th anniversary with a huge dance featuring Jonathan Stout & his Campus Five featuring Hilary Alexander plus the Grand Slam Sextet. Lindygroove is the largest weekly Swing dance event in Southern California (and…
Clifton’s Cafeteria – A Menagerie of Delights
Album Review: Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang’s “How’m I Doin’?!”
I finally got my hands on the long-awaited album from Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang, released on September 1st 2015! It’s called “How’m I Doin’?!” which sounds like something Dave would actually ask in the middle of a…
A Swing Dancer’s Bucket List
Here is a bucket list for LA/OC Swing dancers. No, I haven’t done all of these, but I figure it’s a good list to strive for. How many have you done? Check the boxes and see your percentage below! You…
My Top 10 Swing Dance Date Ideas in Los Angeles
Swing dancing is a great social activity when you’re single, but it can also be a really fun and classy date idea. Here are my top ten Swing dance date venues in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, starting with my…
A Look Back at Ben and Sheri’s Epic “Footloose” Performance from NJC 2005
I’ve seen a ton of really awesome choreographed Swing dance routines in my time, but one of my all-time favorites is Ben and Sheri’s amazing first-place “Footloose” performance at the 2005 National Jitterbug Championships at Camp Hollywood. No, this routine is not…