"Morning Blues" with Julie Brown, a new "A Word on Swing," and learning how to do them

I’ve learned a lot about film making in the last almost year. One of the things that I’ve been grateful for learning to dance is that it helped me refine my ability to learn in general. More importantly, the ability to be creative and improvise is born out of knowing what you want to accomplish to begin with and how to do it. When life throws you a curve, you can adjust and while keeping your eyes on the prize.

Lone Star Championships 2010

Looks like all the news was coming out of Austin this weekend with the third Annual Lone Star Championships. Run by Tena Morales and Scott Angelius, this event is meant to be a more relaxed competition weekend with an emphasis on social dance contests such as Jack & Jill’s and Strictly comps. I didn’t go, but that won’t stop me from saying a few words and gratuitously mention that <plug> I work for Tena on the International Lindy Hop Championships happening this year August 19th-22nd, 2010. Registration opening soon!</end plug>

Favorite Performances of 2009: Other Dances in the American Vernacular Jazz Dance Tradition

In my opinion Adam is a way underrated dancer in our scene with a very unique sense of movement. There’s a great flow to this performance and I like the fact that he doesn't feel compelled to fill every moment with an American Vernacular Jazz DanceTM pattern. Sometimes all you need is good dancing.

Random Videos: Friday Blues

A few videos are popping up from The Emerald City Blues Festival last weekend. Here are a couple nice ones. First up is a pretty gutsy Josephine Baker inspired performance followed by a routine by Seattle's own Sister Kate.

Check out YouTube user FloriDave for more.