International events, vintage clothing and thoughts on this fun, social and happy dance.
As I mentioned in my previous post Flash trip to Zurich!, Saturday I was surprised by a completely unexpected visit to Zürich for some dancing at the feet of the Alps. Me and Mr. Monkey were invited to celebrate 25 years of Lindy Hop in Switzerland! Ever since Herrang Dance Camp in July (about which I … More Celebrating 25 yrs of Lindy Hop in Switzerland
It’s been two months but I’m still romantically leaning out of a window, sadly sighing as I gaze at the moon thinking of how good Harlem LT 2017 was. At this point, I believe only Ella Fitzgerald understand how I feel. To me Harlem, LT had it all! Coming from a scene were average age of the … More Oh Harlem LT 2017
IT’S HAPPENING! I like to set the goal of at least two a year, hopefully in a place I have never been before. As I have already started the year in the best of ways at The Snowball in Stockholm (read the related blog post Christmas magic ended with The Snowball 2016), this would be the second … More Up next… HARLEM: dancing in Lituania!
*Trigger Warning: this post is about rape and sexual assault* This week a total of five women have come forward and posted on Facebook their story of sexual assault and rape by French Lindy hop dance instructor Max Pitruzzella. If you don’t know the full story read Yehoodi’s summary, it includes the links to the survivor’s stories … More Burst the happy Lindy hop bubble
Here I am, writing about the very first edition of the Sicily Swing Fest which happened in Catania more than two months ago by now. This is what it was all about: 4 parties Excellent music with: Hornsgatan Ramblers, HJO jazz orchestra, Giorgio Cùscito, Maria Schilling. Classes: Lindy hop with Maeva&William and Peter&Katja Solo jazz with … More Take me back to Sicily Swing Fest 2016
Aaaah, The Snowball… you got me again. Second time, love you even more. Last year I was only there for the parties, this year I upgraded to staff member. Yay to that. I didn’t work long hours, the hardest was the first day… after 12 hours of travelling I walked in the hotel straight into … More Christmas magic ended with The Snowball 2016
So early, so sleepy. Off to Stockholm for The Snowball. Second time I take part in this beautiful event, last year I had a blast! The breakfast you can only dream of, lovely people, music, dances… I’m excited to go back. In addition, this year I will be part f the team, actively helping to make … More Stockholm bound
Having these two guys in Catania for a weekend workshop was utterly awesome. Not only they are talented and natural dancers, they really adapted so well to the general level of our small scene that they made us feel for the first time like we can dance! Here are some of the things that truly … More Peter & Pavli in Catania!
I will try and quickly (very quickly) summarize what I experiences of IsThereHop Festival and Zurich… because I really should have been in bed like… 2 hours ago. But that is utopia. Fortunately this had never happened to me so far, but during this trip I got sick 😮 I know, BUMMER. So I arrived … More Zurich and IsThereHop 2016
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