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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ILHC Competition Results
Champions Lindy:
1 - Nick Williams & Carla Heiney
2 - Max Pitruzezlla & Annie Trudeau
3 - Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat
Open Lindy Strictly:
1 - Juan Villafane & Sharon Davis
2 - Jamie Cameron & Crista Seipp
3 - Carl Nelson & Joanna Lucero
Showcase:
1 - Max Pitruzzella & Annie Trudeau
2 - Nick William s& Laura Keat
3 - Kevin St. Laurent & Emily Hoffberg
4 - Stefan and Bethany
Classic:
1 - Zack Richard & Carla Heiney
2 - Dax Hock & Alice Mei
3 - Kevin St. Laurent & Emily Hoffberg
Invitational J&J:
1 - Max Pitruzzella & Bethany Powell
2 - Todd Yannacone & Annie Trudeau
3 - Dax Hock & Marie Mattsson
Advanced J&J:
1 - Stephen Jean & Laura Glaess
2 - Jamie Cameron & Crista Seipp
3 - Mike Roberts & Kate Hedin
Team:
1 - Northern Lights
2 - Team Canada
3 - Hot Mess
Solo Charleston:
1 - Hurley (from FL)
2 - Emily Hoffberg
3 - Juan Villafane
Pro-Am:
1 - Lee Tucker & Kelly Arsenault
2 - Andrew Thigpen & Emily Hoffberg
3 - Abigail Browning & Nick Williams
Juniors:
1 - Ian Herrick & Ellie Hanus
2 - Derrick Summerville & Sioban Tompkins
3 - Catalino Lopez & Sasha Cross
Cabaret:
1 - Kelly Arsenault
2 - Rockstep Brothers (Kevin St. Laurent & Juan Villafane)
3 - Lady with the Fan (Sharon Davis)
1 - Nick Williams & Carla Heiney
2 - Max Pitruzezlla & Annie Trudeau
3 - Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat
Open Lindy Strictly:
1 - Juan Villafane & Sharon Davis
2 - Jamie Cameron & Crista Seipp
3 - Carl Nelson & Joanna Lucero
Showcase:
1 - Max Pitruzzella & Annie Trudeau
2 - Nick William s& Laura Keat
3 - Kevin St. Laurent & Emily Hoffberg
4 - Stefan and Bethany
Classic:
1 - Zack Richard & Carla Heiney
2 - Dax Hock & Alice Mei
3 - Kevin St. Laurent & Emily Hoffberg
Invitational J&J:
1 - Max Pitruzzella & Bethany Powell
2 - Todd Yannacone & Annie Trudeau
3 - Dax Hock & Marie Mattsson
Advanced J&J:
1 - Stephen Jean & Laura Glaess
2 - Jamie Cameron & Crista Seipp
3 - Mike Roberts & Kate Hedin
Team:
1 - Northern Lights
2 - Team Canada
3 - Hot Mess
Solo Charleston:
1 - Hurley (from FL)
2 - Emily Hoffberg
3 - Juan Villafane
Pro-Am:
1 - Lee Tucker & Kelly Arsenault
2 - Andrew Thigpen & Emily Hoffberg
3 - Abigail Browning & Nick Williams
Juniors:
1 - Ian Herrick & Ellie Hanus
2 - Derrick Summerville & Sioban Tompkins
3 - Catalino Lopez & Sasha Cross
Cabaret:
1 - Kelly Arsenault
2 - Rockstep Brothers (Kevin St. Laurent & Juan Villafane)
3 - Lady with the Fan (Sharon Davis)
Monday, August 18, 2008
Wicked Lindy
The Drzewiczewski 's throw two awesome events each year - the first is Boston Tea Party and the second is Wicked Lindy. Check out the highlight reel:
And yes, if you were wondering what some of the was, it was a 1998 Neo-swing swing jam!!!! The instructors had their J&J and then Steve (I presume it was his idea) made sure it was a jam that would always be remembered.
I danced with Peter Strom in the instructional J&J and had an awesome time. During the all-skate at the end, he tried to poke my eye out, but luckily I blinked so hard I caught his finger before it could do any damage. But we had a make-up moment when Prince came on and I got to kiss his cheek. AND THEN we jammed like swing dancers from '98!!!
But truly, the highlight of the Instructors J&J was Marty and Alice. Marty did some awesome trucking and Alice followed right along. If the clip gets posted, I'll link it, but otherwise, start looking for it!!!
It was an awesome weekend of fun and games. Here are some of the bloopers:
And Marty did get his knickers taken off of him.
And yes, if you were wondering what some of the was, it was a 1998 Neo-swing swing jam!!!! The instructors had their J&J and then Steve (I presume it was his idea) made sure it was a jam that would always be remembered.
I danced with Peter Strom in the instructional J&J and had an awesome time. During the all-skate at the end, he tried to poke my eye out, but luckily I blinked so hard I caught his finger before it could do any damage. But we had a make-up moment when Prince came on and I got to kiss his cheek. AND THEN we jammed like swing dancers from '98!!!
But truly, the highlight of the Instructors J&J was Marty and Alice. Marty did some awesome trucking and Alice followed right along. If the clip gets posted, I'll link it, but otherwise, start looking for it!!!
It was an awesome weekend of fun and games. Here are some of the bloopers:
And Marty did get his knickers taken off of him.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Kiev, Ukraine – Day One
Oxana made us breakfast this morning; what a great way to wake up! We had some combo of bread and butter/jam/honey, tea, and a sampling of meat and cheese. Our ride came to pick us up on time and of course we weren’t quite ready. Andrei enjoyed some tea while Kev and I wolfed down our food. Andrei had a perfect British accent, but was Ukrainian.
As we grabbed our luggage, I realized the handle on my suitcase wouldn’t open all the way. Man!! That sucks. Actually, it will suck when I have to roll it around the airport. Moving along. We stuffed our luggage into the trunk of his 1985 Lada (which looked like a 1960’s Fiat) and then stuffed ourselves into the backseat. It was somewhat roomy, which was a pleasant change from last year. Previously, six of us were crammed into at 5-seater Volvo AND we had all of our luggage on our laps. ALL of our luggage.
We stopped at a grocery store so we could grab snacks and water for our trip and then we were off. Or so we thought. We picked up another person and their luggage. Kevin and I thought we were going to have a comfortable ride to camp, which we did more so than the previous year; however, there were five people in the car, a few bags, and a sound system. Wow.
A video of part of the ride:
About 30 minutes later we arrive at camp and it was exactly as it was last year, except there were more dogs around and the weather was warmer. We got our room key at the reception and then dragged ourselves (and luggage) upstairs three flights and then slowly opened the door. We didn’t really know what to expect because last year the room could have been compared to “camping indoors”, but perhaps this year would be different. We walked in the room and sun was shinning through the new door/window combo. It was double pained and it was lovely. And warm! The heat was on this time (last year they didn’t turn the heat on until it started snowing)!!
The beds were a bit nicer, we had a TV and refrigerator, and the bathroom had a mirror (last year I have been stolen from the room) and a toilet seat! OMG, it was fabulous! As time went we realized how badly we had been shafted last year.
We taught three classes today and chose who would be in the advance plus class. We taught technique under the guise of dancing, as per usual, and the lower levels were awesome! They were so ready to learn because they were still in the place of “I don’t know very much, but I am here to learn” whereas the higher levels think they know a lot , which they do, but they aren’t actually leading or following movement, just patterns.
On top of that, we also worked on our new routine for two hours, got dressed up in traditional Ukrainian garb and did a skit for the camp and then judged the J&J prelims which started at 1am. Holy tired teachers Batman! Here is a clip of Kevin and I doing our “Dress Up and Dance in Costume’s in Ukraine” clip:
(here is a link to last years silliness)
As we grabbed our luggage, I realized the handle on my suitcase wouldn’t open all the way. Man!! That sucks. Actually, it will suck when I have to roll it around the airport. Moving along. We stuffed our luggage into the trunk of his 1985 Lada (which looked like a 1960’s Fiat) and then stuffed ourselves into the backseat. It was somewhat roomy, which was a pleasant change from last year. Previously, six of us were crammed into at 5-seater Volvo AND we had all of our luggage on our laps. ALL of our luggage.
We stopped at a grocery store so we could grab snacks and water for our trip and then we were off. Or so we thought. We picked up another person and their luggage. Kevin and I thought we were going to have a comfortable ride to camp, which we did more so than the previous year; however, there were five people in the car, a few bags, and a sound system. Wow.
A video of part of the ride:
About 30 minutes later we arrive at camp and it was exactly as it was last year, except there were more dogs around and the weather was warmer. We got our room key at the reception and then dragged ourselves (and luggage) upstairs three flights and then slowly opened the door. We didn’t really know what to expect because last year the room could have been compared to “camping indoors”, but perhaps this year would be different. We walked in the room and sun was shinning through the new door/window combo. It was double pained and it was lovely. And warm! The heat was on this time (last year they didn’t turn the heat on until it started snowing)!!
The beds were a bit nicer, we had a TV and refrigerator, and the bathroom had a mirror (last year I have been stolen from the room) and a toilet seat! OMG, it was fabulous! As time went we realized how badly we had been shafted last year.
We taught three classes today and chose who would be in the advance plus class. We taught technique under the guise of dancing, as per usual, and the lower levels were awesome! They were so ready to learn because they were still in the place of “I don’t know very much, but I am here to learn” whereas the higher levels think they know a lot , which they do, but they aren’t actually leading or following movement, just patterns.
On top of that, we also worked on our new routine for two hours, got dressed up in traditional Ukrainian garb and did a skit for the camp and then judged the J&J prelims which started at 1am. Holy tired teachers Batman! Here is a clip of Kevin and I doing our “Dress Up and Dance in Costume’s in Ukraine” clip:
(here is a link to last years silliness)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Keep on Dancing - Robots
A friend of a friend made this cute little thing.
If you want to know more, go to the website: Keepon & the BeatBots.
If you want to know more, go to the website: Keepon & the BeatBots.
Friday, February 15, 2008
When there is snow....
It's cold here in Pittsburgh. "It's cold here everyday. What is this, Miami Beach?"
- Bill Murray in Groundhogs Day
Kevin and I have watched that movie twice now and we are bemused that yet another movie has taken place in Pittsburgh. Very cool.
Moving along....
It's snowing and it's cold and there are a few things that one should do in such occasions: sit by a fire, sing Christmas carols, drink hot chocolate (some spike is optional), and make snow angles. Well, I have done all of things except make a snow angle, so TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!
Here are some pictures of me posing by the freezing car:
And here is one of me making a snow angle:
I realize that after I start flapping that cotton doesn't protect you from snow. In fact, I might go out onto a snow-covered limb and say that cotton wicks up the cold and moisture!! This is relevant because I am wearing cotton stretch pants at the time of my brilliant angelic stunt.
Oooh, actually, I need to add make a snowman and carve an ice sculpture (thanks Phil Connors!!!) to my list. Two more things to do before the snow is gone!!!
- Bill Murray in Groundhogs Day
Kevin and I have watched that movie twice now and we are bemused that yet another movie has taken place in Pittsburgh. Very cool.
Moving along....
It's snowing and it's cold and there are a few things that one should do in such occasions: sit by a fire, sing Christmas carols, drink hot chocolate (some spike is optional), and make snow angles. Well, I have done all of things except make a snow angle, so TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!
Here are some pictures of me posing by the freezing car:
And here is one of me making a snow angle:
I realize that after I start flapping that cotton doesn't protect you from snow. In fact, I might go out onto a snow-covered limb and say that cotton wicks up the cold and moisture!! This is relevant because I am wearing cotton stretch pants at the time of my brilliant angelic stunt.
Oooh, actually, I need to add make a snowman and carve an ice sculpture (thanks Phil Connors!!!) to my list. Two more things to do before the snow is gone!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Our New DVDs!!!!
Each aerial is taught step-by-step using progressive exercises and drills with an emphasis on safety. Since all aerials are shown from various angles, we suggest repetitive viewing in conjunction with a video player that allows for frame-by-frame slow motion. The aerials are organized in two sets of three. Each set gets progressively more difficult while building on the same foundation of technique.
Become a better, faster
Whether you’re new to Lindy Hop or a veteran of the social, competitive or performance floor, this video will provide material and inspiration. Please use these moves and ideas as a springboard for your own creativity as well as the movement as a base for matching and expressing the music in your own personal way.
Clips that amuse us to no end!!
Undressing Quickly
The Slow Jerk - not appropriate at the office
Jack Black in High Fidelity
iRack
Tenacious D
The Slow Jerk - not appropriate at the office
Jack Black in High Fidelity
iRack
Tenacious D
In Honor of the Steelers
People in Pittsburgh LOVE their Steelers! On game day, only the bars and pizza joints are open...if people aren't at the stadium, they are in front of a TV somewhere. AND people dress to support their team; people wear jerseys while watching the game!!!
Prior to my time in Pittsburgh, the only football I have seen was in Hollywood films such as Remember the Titans (2002), The Replacements (2000), and Invincible (2006) but I have never actually watched a game, nor cared to. However, since "resorting" here, I've seen 2 games. Not only that, but I even had a beer and some pizza while watching these games (man I am proud of myself!).
So, in honor of the Steelers, here is a video someone sent me. GO STEELERS!!!
http://www.steelers.com/
Prior to my time in Pittsburgh, the only football I have seen was in Hollywood films such as Remember the Titans (2002), The Replacements (2000), and Invincible (2006) but I have never actually watched a game, nor cared to. However, since "resorting" here, I've seen 2 games. Not only that, but I even had a beer and some pizza while watching these games (man I am proud of myself!).
So, in honor of the Steelers, here is a video someone sent me. GO STEELERS!!!
http://www.steelers.com/
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