Tag Archives: Lindy Hop
Into the Desert, Classic.
My Trophy, Claus, runs away triumphant from the Desert Classic TRex. The week prior to Desert Classic, was not a good week for TheSpinningDancer. The cayos theory was in full effect. The butterfly was having a conniption fit in the … Continue reading
April Follies – Part One
I traveled back to my old stomping grounds in the east bay, to compete for the first time in a long time in a ballroom competition, April Follies. There I competed with my long time teacher Miss Tina Mayer. (Yes, … Continue reading
Seven Deadly Sins Of Dance: Why I’m Guilty of Every One of Them
I have never been a religious person and I am truly sorry if my views offend anyone. My only intent is to write a charming blog about the sinning (some fun, some not so fun) of dance. I started with … Continue reading
Negotiating Burn Out; Dance Edition
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Physical, mental and emotional exhaustion got you down? Are shame and doubt your new best friends? Have you developed so much cynicism and callousness that one could interpret it as, an attitude? Does failure, helplessness and … Continue reading
The Spinning Dancer and Her Dizzy Brain
In every dance the commonality, no matter what the style or steps, are the spins. Spinning is a life long relationship. You will always, no matter what level of dancer you are, want (have to) to improve your spins; everyone … Continue reading
How To Survive A Group Class; Partner Dancing Edition
You’ve decided to start partner dancing. Congratulations!!! We love to dance and encourage any one who has the notion to get up and shake their tail feather. Here are some basic rules to get through and have a successful group … Continue reading
Ode to Ben and Sheri’s Lindy Hop Flavored Ice Cream
According to their website, Ben asked Sheri to dance because he liked the way she smiled while she danced. To see Sheri’s smile in person it is very easy to see why he was attracted it. Smile’s run the gambit … Continue reading
Lindy Hopper’s Delight!
Especially around 6:17 with Max Pitruzzella & Annie Trudeau and 8:17, I don’t know who that couple is but that girl is my new personal hero. That’s one hell of a trust fall!
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