alain’s dance blog

I got a chance to see the Loose Marbles from New Orleans play at the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown in September, and they were amazing. They will be at the last edition of the Rhythmic Arts Festival in San Diego in a few weeks.

Also check out these other bands recommended by Chance Bushman.

Chance
Nov 9, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: no, really. it’s about the music.

just a reminder:

THE LOOSE MARBLES, evil jazz sindicate
** myspace.com/brucemarvel
NATHAN JAMES & BEN HERNANDEZ, the blues
** myspace.com/njbh
JONATHAN STOUT ORCHESTRA, big band swing
** campusfive.com
CARL SONNY LEYLAND TRIO, boogie
** carlsonnyleyland.com
BARRY BIG B BRENNER, rags and stomps
** myspace.com/barrybigbbrenner
HAL SMITH’S RHYTHM MAKERS, kansas and chicago jazz
** no website available
THE FREMONTS, down home blues
** myspace.com/fremonts

BILLY WATSON
** myspace.com/billywatsonhisintlsilverstringsubmarineband

Non-swing video. This is a short clip of Amelia, a film by Edouard Lock (Opus Arte).

The multi-award-winning dance film Amelia (2002) explores the use of point technique using extended intertwining solos, complex partnering sequences and extreme speed to generate powerful performances with unexpected moments of tender emotion and serenity.
More info at: www.opusarte.com

Todd Yannacone and Kelly Arsenault winning the Strictly Lindy at the US Open in California this past weekend.

Watch Eddie Uehara’s dance to inspire video. The music is “Apologize” by One Republic.

Hilarious dance clip from Swingin’ New England this past weekend with Doug Silton, Ben Morris, Marty Klempner and Kevin St-Laurent. Don’t miss the last 15 seconds! Proof that two guys can dance together and look good.