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INSPIRATION BLOG
Welcome to our blog. This is where we share things about dance and music that inspire us. We hope it inspires you too!
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Ruth Rheingold Interview
Hey gang - it's been a while but I've got a gem to share with you. If you missed it when it was first released, this is an interview with...

Peter Strom
Feb 21, 20231 min read
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LaTasha in the NYT AGAIN (still)
Well, LaTasha is at it again. She's taken her amazing project, "The Jazz Continuum" from Jacob's Pillow and developed it into a full show...

Peter Strom
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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"UK Jazz" Dance in the 80's
I just saw this brief documentary posted by a dance friend on Facebook (thanks to Dom Eagleton for the find!) and it was super...

Peter Strom
May 1, 20222 min read
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A Night-Club Map of Harlem
If you haven't seen this amazing illustration before I'm happy to bring it to your attention now. This piece of art is by cartoonist...

Peter Strom
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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Lindy Hop at the Kennedy Center 10/1
It's always exciting to see Lindy Hop celebrated (or as part of a celebration anyways) and this was a big stage for this amazing dance....

Peter & Naomi
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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The Jazz Continuum: Aug 26 - Sept 9
FREE Digital Screening | August 26 – September 9 FREE Online premiere August 26 at 7:30pm Eastern Hey peeps, just wanted to make sure...

Peter & Naomi
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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LaTasha in the New York Times (again)
We like to post a lot of of older stuff here because understanding the history of the dance is so important and it seems like folks...

Peter & Naomi
May 12, 20211 min read
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Al Minns profile on the 80's news
Though I had seen this news short before I appreciate the context that Sandra Cameron Dance Center gives preceding it. Al is a great...

Peter Strom
Apr 18, 20211 min read
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Norma's Routine - Uptown Swingout 2018
Hey all, speaking to Ryan during practice with a pro on Saturday I was reminded of this amazing class I was lucky enough to be a part of...
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Mar 7, 20212 min read
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ILHC's remote solo jazz battle
In the spirit of our upcoming live events that are all about sharing some favorite dance clips- this is the finished product video of the...
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Feb 12, 20212 min read
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Dizzy Gillespie swinging Ella out!
Ramona mentioned this clip during her session with us so I wanted to post it (go to 53:26). Frankie Manning often spoke of how close he...
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Dec 20, 20201 min read
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My New Favorite Clip
Okay how could be have a "dance inspiration blog" without posting this amazing number by Frida Segerdahl and Sakarias Larsson from...
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Dec 14, 20201 min read
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Millie & Bubbles
This is a great clip that Ramona reminded us of recently. From the movie "Straight to Heaven" (1939) here's "Millie and Bubbles" (dancing...
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Nov 16, 20201 min read
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Chester and Sing in 1999
Here are Chester Whitmore and Sing Lim teaching in Herräng Dance Camp in 1999. I've referenced the first solo jazz part to students but I...
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Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Podcast interview with Sylvia Sykes
Here's a 2 part interview with Sylvia. She's being featured on a West Coast Swing podcast which could seem a bit incongruous nowadays but...
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Oct 22, 20201 min read
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My interview with George Sullivan in 2006
This interview was really special for me personally as I'd heard about George Sullivan as a bit of a legend and I'd taken one master...
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Oct 14, 20203 min read
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The Basie Ball Contest in 2004
Our latest YouTube video is from 16 years ago. The Basie Ball was part of an event called the Basie Centennial celebrating Count Basie's...
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Sep 28, 20201 min read
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That's Old News - Elevator? No thanks
I love this funny find. During the heyday of the swing era Whitey had multiple troupes of dancers so they could perform in different...
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Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Artist Spotlight - John Bubbles
Since he served as inspiration for one of the steps in one of our Masters Challenges, I thought it would be good to talk about the great...
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Sep 8, 20202 min read
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Remy and Alice with the partnered Big Apple
You may have seen this routine online but if you haven't yet you are in for a treat. I think Remy and Alice are 2 of the best dancers out...
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Aug 21, 20201 min read
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