PSDC Forums: Last 35 Posts

PSDC Forums: Last 35 Posts http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ PSDC Forums: Last 35 Posts en Tue, 13 May 2008 18:40:20 +0000 Bossanova on "DANCING IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dancing-in-vancouver-1#post-35 Thu, 08 May 2008 20:45:18 +0000 Bossanova 35@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Need More Information; Sounds interesting, what days and times are you playing? DavidLim on "Benefit Dance for Tracy Fuller" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/benefit-dance-for-tracy-fuller#post-34 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:18:22 +0000 DavidLim 34@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Date: May 17th Time: 8pm to Midnight Place: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=SE+132nd+Ave+%26+SE+Sunnyside+Rd,+Clackamas,+OR+97015&ll=45.428636,-122.506914&spn=0.02554,0.098534">Sunnyside Grange, SE 132nd & Sunnyside Rd, Clackmas, Oregon</a> Donation: $10 per person. All proceeds go to help Tracy. Bob Smith and Chris Jones are hosting a fund raiser dance for Tracy Fuller. She underwent an expensive foot surgery this past February. Come out and dance to the best tunes in Portland, have fun with friendly people, and help a fellow dancer get back on the dance floor! leonholder on "DANCING IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dancing-in-vancouver-1#post-33 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:01:11 +0000 leonholder 33@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES ALL TO STUDIO 704 ON MAIN ST IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER WE PLAY MUSIC FROM THE 50's and 60's. LARGE DANCE FLOOR, VERY COOL CLUB leonholder on "DANCE CLUB IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dance-club-in-vancouver#post-32 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:49:54 +0000 leonholder 32@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES ALL DANCERS TO STUDIO 704 ON MAIN ST IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER THIS FRI AND SAT 9-1AM. WE PLAY HITS FROM THE 50's and 60's. COME OUT AND SHOW 'EM HOW IT'S REALLY DONE! leonholder on "DANCING IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dancing-in-vancouver#post-31 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:27:08 +0000 leonholder 31@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES YOU TO COME TO STUDIO704 IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER. VERY NICE CLUB, LARGE DANCE FLOOR...WE PLAY MUSIC FROM THE 50's 60's... MYSPACE SAMPLES: <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=301297586" rel="nofollow">http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=301297586</a> miller3220 on "Swing Dance America April 24-27, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/swing-dance-america-april-24-27-2008-milwaukee-wi#post-30 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:08:19 +0000 miller3220 30@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Swing Dance America Start Date Thursday, April 24, 2008 End Date Sunday, April 27, 2008 "Swing Into Spring with one of America's great Dance Events - Swing Dance America!" The Elegant Hilton - Milwaukee, City Center 509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203 1-414-271-7250 * West Coast Swing competitions * Hustle Competitions * Two Ballrooms (1 WCS; 1 Hustle) * HUGE indoor water park inside this Hilton Hotel * Saturday Night Gala Entertainment "Show" * 10 Competitive Divisions * Classic "A" and "B" * Over 20 Great Workshops (included with weekend pass) * Inter-Club Competition * "Traveling Trophy" awarded to the Club, Group,Team, Region, or State, that has the most points at the end of the Event! * Dancing With The Stars Auction * Master's Tour Event * AANCE (Americas Amature Novice Championships Events) Tour Event * 10% Swing Dance America discount on Midwest Airlines. Use Swing Dance America code CMZ7042 when making reservations. Nearest aiport is Milwaukee International (MKE) * Thursday April 24th: Two (2) Early Bird Workshops plus Early Bird Dance after the Workshops * Friday night Pizza Party (included with Weekend Pass) * Saturday night Midnight Breakfast Buffet (included with Weekend Pass) * Elegant Five Star Hotel - Hilton, Milwaukee - City Center * $99 per night at Five Start Hotel! * HUGE Water Park inside the Hotel; yes HUGE! * Five (5) Excellent restaurants inside the Hotel including Miller Pub, and Milwaukee Chop House for fine dining. * Hotel located downtown Milwaukee - 10 minutes from Milwaukee International Airport (MKE) * Airport Shuttle available or short cab ride. THE PRO'S: ===================== - Robert & Nicola Royston - Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz - Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox - Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep - Erik Novoa & Anna Brady - Jennifer Lyons - Fred & Tina Price - Slivana Gallagher - Nino DiGiulio - Kristin Geil-Ham & Monty Ham - Jimmy Mulligan - More to come... - Early Bird Hotel = $99/Night Admission: $105 for Weekend Pass before April 1, 2008; $125 after April 1, 2008. DeeJays ================== Victor Loveira Fred Price Glen Miller Todd Paulus Tim Johnson Where: Hilton Milwaukee, City Center Address: 509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone 414.271.7250 Glen Miller Event Director Swing Dance America (847)382-0285 <a href="http://swingdanceamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">http://swingdanceamerica.com/</a> DavidLim on "Wayne Bott, we will miss you." http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/wayne-bott-we-will-miss-you#post-29 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:44:17 +0000 DavidLim 29@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ In sad news, Wayne Bott passed away February 12th from sudden heart failure. He and his wife Sharlot Bott were recurring champions at BridgeTown Swing and many other events. Their dancing was unique to them and an inspiration. Prayers for Sharlot, his family, and friends in all walks of life. Alvia on "Can anyone help me?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/can-anyone-help-me#post-28 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:39:51 +0000 Alvia 28@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hey, why are you thinking like that you cannot learn yourself. Many effective videos, fun video games and even excellent [url=http://www.100percentdance.com/] dancing books[/url] available on the net and market that can help you that how to dance everything from hip-hop to the tango and your friends would most likely help you if you just asked them. Hope this will help you. Best of luck! GARY on "Can anyone help me?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/can-anyone-help-me#post-27 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:49:13 +0000 GARY 27@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi guys, I’m trying to learn dance by myself, but its not working that good and I want to take classes, but I’m too embarrassed to tell my mom, because she doesn’t know the "real me". She thinks that I am a completely different person. So what should I do? Thanks in advance! mikethegirl on "Passing through, mid-february" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/passing-through-mid-february#post-26 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:01:12 +0000 mikethegirl 26@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hey everyone, For those of you I don't know, my name is Mike Legett, from Atlanta. I'm trying to make it up for Portland's tango festival in Feb. Unfortunately, I'm in the process of changing jobs right now, so cash is a bit scarce. Are there any swing dancers interested in hosting a pair of tango dancers for a few days to a week? Also, if anyone's interested in taking lindy or blues privates, I've taught and competed at many East coast events (most recently, Lindy Focus), and performed in the Jump Session show in May. Email me if you think you could help me out, or you'd like more info about my teaching credentials: immaculateconnection at gmail dot com. Cheers, -Mike oswal on "Does anyone know?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/does-anyone-know#post-25 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:14:21 +0000 oswal 25@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Yeah, it is pretty like to jazz. If you really interested to learn like star then I would recommend you a book called ““Think like a champion dance like a star” written by [url=http://www.100percentdance.com/] Grant Davies. [/url] It helps to know that how to dance everything from hip-hop to the tango and many other activities that are essential for creating magic in dancing. Hope this will help you. Good luck! joycee on "Does anyone know?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/does-anyone-know#post-24 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:25:22 +0000 joycee 24@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi everyone, I have always wanted to learn how to dance and I am considering starting lessons. I would really like to do the type of dancing that the pompon girls in high school do...It just looks actually fun. What kind of dance is it called that is most similar to this? Jazz? Hip-Hop? Does anyone know? Thanks! pamela123 on "How can I improve performance?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/how-can-i-improve-performance#post-23 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:42:31 +0000 pamela123 23@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi, I am also a dancer. The only thing that you can really do to improve is practicing. Stretch three well before you start dancing. Practice things like sashays, leaps, pirouettes, etc. across the floors and practice dances that you have learned in class. You might even want to make up some of your own dances and put it to your own music because then you will learn a little about choreographing and will learn more dance creativity. Just make sure that you practice dancing for at least an hour every day. I came across a book titled “Think like a champion dance like a star” written by www dot 100percentdance dot com Grant Davies.It tells you the basics of dancing and how to improve on them. It really helped in adding magic. If you get hold of this book, do read it. Hope the book helps you too. DavidLim on "How can I improve performance?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/how-can-i-improve-performance#post-22 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:45:12 +0000 DavidLim 22@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ I'm not sure if this is the right forum (or web site) to ask the questions you have. The type of dancing you're interested in more individual and west coast swing is a partner dance. While I don't have any tips to offer for your particular question, if you have an interest in learning partner dancing, any of the swing dances in Portland is a great place to get your start. rose123 on "How can I improve performance?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/how-can-i-improve-performance#post-21 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:01:16 +0000 rose123 21@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ I am in middle school and I just started dancing jazz, tap, Hip Hop, and a Modern "fun" class. I am a little overweight so it is a little hard for me to be like the sticks in my class. I want to go to ADTC (American Dance Training Camp) and Camp Med-o-Lark, which has a huge dance program. I want to go to a dance boarding school like the School of American Ballet, but that is for professionals. Is there any other boarding school like SAB? Moreover, how can I improve my dancing performance? Thank you! Jason on "Free Dance 12/30" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/free-dance-1230#post-20 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:38:34 +0000 Jason 20@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ So Larry is putting on a WCS/Blues dance upstairs at the Scottish Rite on Sundays. I’m Dj’ing a practice run (we’re basically trying out the floor and the space) this Sunday from 9pm to 11pm. It’s FREE for westies (just tell the person at the door you’re with the west coasters) so come out and dance for free for a couple of hours, let me and Larry know what you think. leonholder on "boogie woogie duo needs swing couple" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/boogie-woogie-duo-needs-swing-couple#post-19 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:46:07 +0000 leonholder 19@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ my son and i are working up a club act, piano and drums, boogie woogie, rockabilly and would like to work in dancers...go to youtube keywords: ZINGG DANCERS Thats some serious swangin' !! Leon 360-910-3175 DavidLim on "US Open 2007 Results" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/us-open-2007-results#post-18 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:22:48 +0000 DavidLim 18@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ If you haven't seen them yet, the results from the US Open 2007 are up! <a href="http://www.usopenswingdc.com/2007_division_winners.html">http://www.usopenswingdc.com/2007_division_winners.html</a> Big shake-ups in Classic this year with Jordan and Tatiana taking third! Visit the results page for video clips. DavidLim on "Food Recipes from Dancers" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/food-recipes-from-dancers#post-17 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:18:34 +0000 DavidLim 17@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ There was an interesting conversation after a board meeting about dancers sharing recipes. I wish I had a good one to share, but I thought it was a great idea and wondered if anyone had good holiday recipes to share? mccarver53 on "I need a practice partner West Coast" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/i-need-a-practice-partner-west-coast#post-16 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:56:42 +0000 mccarver53 16@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ I would like an intermediate practice partner to dance with a couple of times a week to work on more advanced moves. Carmen trina on "New Dance Venue" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-dance-venue#post-15 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:14:32 +0000 trina 15@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ We're also doing a third Friday west coast swing dance at the Ambassador Ballroom in Tigard (8900 SW Commercial St). The next one is Friday, Nov. 16th; I'm teaching a beginning WCS lesson at 7:30, and then Jason Isbell and Matt Mickle are DJing from 8:30-midnight. Admission is $7. -Trina <a href="http://www.theballroomdancecompany.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theballroomdancecompany.com</a> mccarver53 on "Need a Practice Partner" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/need-a-practice-partner#post-14 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:40:15 +0000 mccarver53 14@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ I would like to find a man to practice with on a regular weekly basis. I am an intermediate dancer but do not sycopate. I attend all the swing dances and PPAA. Carmen zenaswing on "Swing Festival in Italy - May 2008" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/swing-festival-in-italy-may-2008#post-13 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:55:42 +0000 zenaswing 13@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Frankie Manning Chazz Young Ryan & Jenny Steven & Virginie Frida & Sackarias Joseph & Trisha Dawn Hampton Rusty Frank Melanie Stocker Buecher Judy Pritchett Filippo & Titty Bruno Rossi The Harlem Hot Shots The Swinguys The biggest vintage market in the world Live music with the Attack-a-Boogie More than 14 hours of workshops in Swing, Tap, and Jazz; free panels about Swing music and history; classes with live music; amazing shows; team show-case competitions with cash prizes... and much much more!!! Is it a dream? NO!!! This is our SWING, BROTHER, SWING! Festival When: 09th-10th-11th May 2008 Where: Palacavicchi - Via Ponte Nuovo 42 - Pieve di Cento (BO) - ITALY <a href="http://www.grandhotelbologna.com" rel="nofollow">www.grandhotelbologna.com</a> More details: <a href="mailto:info@swingdancegenova.net">info@swingdancegenova.net</a> or +393356209393 BOOK YOUR FULL PACKAGE NOW AND GET THE BEST PRICE EVER!!! Two nights in B/B in a 4 stars hotel, more than 14 hours of classes, two parties, all the shows, all the panels, everything you may think about at the following prices: FULL PACKAGE FOR EUROPEAN DANCERS: 160 € FULL PACKAGE FOR EXTRA-EUROPEAN DANCERS: 150 € INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE!!! More discounts for children and teen-agers and for "tourists" only. Soon on line our website <a href="http://www.swingfestival.it" rel="nofollow">www.swingfestival.it</a> - check it frequently... Write me for more infos Swingly yours Silvia SwingCha on "A site ABOUT DANCING" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/a-site-about-dancing#post-12 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:18:30 +0000 SwingCha 12@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Our site ABOUT DANCING <a href="http://geocities.com/dancefest/" rel="nofollow">http://geocities.com/dancefest/</a> includes LINKS to: * Dance Clubs * Competition results and standings. EXPLANATIONS: * Jack 'n' Jill competition * Relative Placement scoring system ARTICLES: * Essentials for Ballroom Dance Competition * How to Dress for Dancing * How to Play for Dancing * How to Install and Maintain Dance Floors * Top Hits of the 1950s * Generalizing Followers * It's Too LOUD Ears About Pain/Music, Dancing, and Tinnitus Complain & Explain * Sabotaged by Sound How Sweet The Sound * Vignettes Pssst . . . Wanna see my dance scars? Saint Croix Steel * Bizet * Lionel Hampton Mahler * Moten Swing * Bar Con Dancin' on The Road * My Kinda Woman Sixty Minute Man? * Theft? * "Sweat" - The best Swing dance song ever? CALENDARS: * Events Around The World lasting at least three days and two nights * At least two hours of of Social Dancing in San Francisco and Environs * Ballroom * Country/Western * Hustle * Latin-American ("Salsa") * Music dancers enjoy * Senior * Swing * Tango Argentino SPECIAL EVENTS: Dancing and Music in San Francisco and environs. ____________________ A site ABOUT DANCING: <a href="http://geocities.com/dancefest/" rel="nofollow">http://geocities.com/dancefest/</a> mjhuey on "New Dance Venue" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-dance-venue#post-11 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:23:57 +0000 mjhuey 11@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Just in case you need more opportunties to dance Bob smith is starting a new dance venue stating this Oct 20th at the Norse hall. For more info check Bob's website for details. <a href="http://home.mindspring.com/~rfsmith/the_dance" rel="nofollow">http://home.mindspring.com/~rfsmith/the_dance</a> Maybe this can fill the gap between the two PSDC dances. Jason on "Room Avail for Sea To Sky" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/room-avail-for-sea-to-sky#post-10 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:21:40 +0000 Jason 10@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi there, We have room for one person (will be 4 people sharing two queen beds) at the hotel at Sea to Sky. Share of room will be about 100 dollars for weekend. Call me at 541-908-2182 if interested. -J lagogo on "New Year's Eve party in Portland?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-years-eve-party-in-portland#post-9 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:01:27 +0000 lagogo 9@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Thanks, David! Sounds like it's just what we're looking for. Thanks very much for the info. Thomas (AKA "lagogo" --Glendale CA) DavidLim on "New Year's Eve party in Portland?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-years-eve-party-in-portland#post-8 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:37:58 +0000 DavidLim 8@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi lagogo, Normally, the Portland Dance Consortium has a big New Year's Eve dance at the Norse Hall. They have a big mix of different dance styles. I would recommend that. Here's the web page for 2006's party: <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~bonnie.hertz/" rel="nofollow">http://home.comcast.net/~bonnie.hertz/</a> You might contact <a href="mailto:bonnie.hertz@comcast.net">Bonnie Hertz</a> to see if there's a 2007 party in the works. Hope you find a great dance party for New Year's Eve! David lagogo on "New Year's Eve party in Portland?" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-years-eve-party-in-portland#post-7 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:31:44 +0000 lagogo 7@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ My wife and I want to spend the 31st in Portland and we're looking for a good dance venue. (We're both 50, but quite capable of dancing all night) I already booked a hotel downtown, but, we're willing to travel and stay elsewhere in OR. Any ideas?