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Memories of the Neoswing Era

Memories of the Neoswing Era

Hanging with swing friends back in the day. The "Khakis Swing" Gap Ad is twenty years old. Woah. I've been reminiscing about what it was like to dance in the midst of the "neo-swing" era. I started lindy hopping around... Read more →


Posted on April 07, 2018 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Celebrating a Swing Icon and Pastry Bingeing in NYC

Celebrating a Swing Icon and Pastry Bingeing in NYC

This week, I had the pleasure of visiting New York for a happy and sad occasion, a celebration of the life of Dawn Hampton, an icon in the lindy hop community who passed away late last year. I always love... Read more →


Posted on February 12, 2017 | Permalink | 0 comments

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$10 a Night at the Waldorf: 1950 AAA New York Map and Hotel Price Sheet

$10 a Night at the Waldorf: 1950 AAA New York Map and Hotel Price Sheet

My work was clearing out some old files, including some old maps. I found this 1950 AAA map of New York that is just wonderful. The best part is the listing of hotel prices for each city and town. The... Read more →


Posted on May 29, 2015 | Permalink | 0 comments

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JB Mino and Tatiana Udry Performance at Frankie100 (video)

JB Mino and Tatiana Udry Performance at Frankie100 (video)

I unfortunately missed this superb performance by French dancers JB Mino and Tatiana Udry on Monday May 26 at Frankie100, but caught the YouTube video later. This routine has musicality, grace, perfect timing, clever choreo, all delivered with style and... Read more →


Posted on May 30, 2014 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Global Kids: Celebrating 25 Years Transforming Urban Teens into Global Leaders!

Global Kids: Celebrating 25 Years Transforming Urban Teens into Global Leaders!

I had the pleasure of working at Global Kids in NYC for a couple of years, as part of their Online Leadership Program, where I learned so much about youth development, digital learning, and teen leadership. I definitely would not... Read more →


Posted on March 18, 2014 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Me and Nina G on a Bus Ad for Midsummer Night Swing! (pic)

Me and Nina G on a Bus Ad for Midsummer Night Swing! (pic)

Adam H. posted to FaceBook this picture of a bus stop ad featuring my friend Nina Galicheva and I dancing at Lincoln Center. Apparently this is an advertisement for their "Midsummer Night Swing" concert series. (You will recall they also... Read more →


Posted on July 17, 2012 | Permalink | 0 comments

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My Fashionista Friend Voon on The Chic Index

My Fashionista Friend Voon on The Chic Index

My lovely friend Voon is the profiled guest for the next 11 days on "The Chic Index," a curated list of stylish individuals. Knowing how much care Voon puts into his outfits and his look, this is no surprise at... Read more →


Posted on March 12, 2012 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Yehoodi.com and Frim Fram in the New York Times!

Yehoodi.com and Frim Fram in the New York Times!

My friend Swifty sent me the exciting news that the "grey lady" of journalism, the New York Times, has done a great writeup of the local swing scene in New York, with prominent mentions of Yehoodi.com and our Frim Fram... Read more →


Posted on December 23, 2011 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Check out swing dancer Heidi's 13 vintage outfits on The Chic Index! (pics)

Check out swing dancer Heidi's 13 vintage outfits on The Chic Index! (pics)

I'm happy to spread the word that my friend Heidi Rosenau (aka "Frick & Frack" on Yehoodi) is the featured style maven on "The Chic Index" blog this month. Heidi is a vintage swing dancer from New York City who... Read more →


Posted on November 12, 2011 | Permalink | 0 comments

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Vote for Global Kids to win $1 million to help at-risk teens become global leaders!

Vote for Global Kids to win $1 million to help at-risk teens become global leaders!

I'm excited to announce that Global Kids , a pioneering nonprofit that transforms the lives of thousands of urban teens into global leaders, is in the running for $1 million in the American Giving Awards sponsored by Chase. If you... Read more →


Posted on October 03, 2011 | Permalink | 0 comments

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