http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ PSDC Forums Forum: Chit Chat en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:20:24 +0000 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/ <p>Need More Information;<br /> Sounds interesting, what days and times are you playing? </p> 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/ <p>Date: May 17th<br /> Time: 8pm to Midnight<br /> Place: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&#38;hl=en&#38;q=SE+132nd+Ave+%26+SE+Sunnyside+Rd,+Clackamas,+OR+97015&#38;ll=45.428636,-122.506914&#38;spn=0.02554,0.098534">Sunnyside Grange, SE 132nd &amp; Sunnyside Rd, Clackmas, Oregon</a><br /> Donation: $10 per person. All proceeds go to help Tracy.</p> <p>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! </p> 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/ <p>THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES ALL TO STUDIO 704 ON MAIN ST IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER<br /> WE PLAY MUSIC FROM THE 50's and 60's. LARGE DANCE FLOOR, VERY COOL CLUB </p> 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/ <p>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.</p> <p>Prayers for Sharlot, his family, and friends in all walks of life. </p> 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/ <p>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.<br /> Best of luck! </p> 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/ <p>Hi guys,<br /> 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".<br /> She thinks that I am a completely different person. So what should I do?<br /> Thanks in advance! </p> 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/ <p>Hey everyone,<br /> 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? </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> -Mike </p> 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/ <p>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! </p> 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/ <p>Hi everyone,<br /> 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?<br /> Thanks! </p> 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/ <p>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. </p> 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/ <p>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. </p> 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/ <p>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?<br /> Thank you! </p> 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/ <p>my son and i are working up a club act, piano and drums, boogie woogie, rockabilly<br /> and would like to work in dancers...go to youtube keywords: ZINGG DANCERS<br /> Thats some serious swangin' !!<br /> Leon 360-910-3175 </p> 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/ <p>If you haven't seen them yet, the results from the US Open 2007 are up!<br /> <a href="http://www.usopenswingdc.com/2007_division_winners.html">http://www.usopenswingdc.com/2007_division_winners.html</a></p> <p>Big shake-ups in Classic this year with Jordan and Tatiana taking third! Visit the results page for video clips. </p> 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/ <p>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? </p> 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/ <p>Our site ABOUT DANCING <a href="http://geocities.com/dancefest/" rel="nofollow">http://geocities.com/dancefest/</a> includes</p> <p>LINKS to:<br /> * Dance Clubs<br /> * Competition results and standings.</p> <p>EXPLANATIONS:<br /> * Jack 'n' Jill competition<br /> * Relative Placement scoring system</p> <p>ARTICLES:<br /> * Essentials for Ballroom Dance Competition<br /> * How to Dress for Dancing<br /> * How to Play for Dancing<br /> * How to Install and Maintain Dance Floors<br /> * Top Hits of the 1950s<br /> * Generalizing Followers<br /> * It's Too LOUD<br /> Ears About Pain/Music, Dancing, and Tinnitus<br /> Complain &#38; Explain * Sabotaged by Sound<br /> How Sweet The Sound<br /> * Vignettes<br /> Pssst . . . Wanna see my dance scars?<br /> Saint Croix Steel * Bizet * Lionel Hampton<br /> Mahler * Moten Swing * Bar Con<br /> Dancin' on The Road * My Kinda Woman<br /> Sixty Minute Man? * Theft?<br /> * "Sweat" - The best Swing dance song ever?</p> <p>CALENDARS:<br /> * Events Around The World lasting at least three days and two nights<br /> * At least two hours of of Social Dancing in San Francisco and Environs<br /> * Ballroom<br /> * Country/Western<br /> * Hustle<br /> * Latin-American ("Salsa")<br /> * Music dancers enjoy<br /> * Senior<br /> * Swing<br /> * Tango Argentino</p> <p>SPECIAL EVENTS: Dancing and Music in San Francisco and environs.<br /> ____________________<br /> A site ABOUT DANCING: <a href="http://geocities.com/dancefest/" rel="nofollow">http://geocities.com/dancefest/</a> </p> 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/ <p>Thanks, David!</p> <p>Sounds like it's just what we're looking for. Thanks very much for the info.</p> <p>Thomas (AKA "lagogo" --Glendale CA) </p> 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/ <p>Hi lagogo,</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Here's the web page for 2006's party:<br /> <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~bonnie.hertz/" rel="nofollow">http://home.comcast.net/~bonnie.hertz/</a></p> <p>You might contact <a href="mailto:bonnie.hertz@comcast.net">Bonnie Hertz</a> to see if there's a 2007 party in the works.</p> <p>Hope you find a great dance party for New Year's Eve!</p> <p>David </p> 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/ <p>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? </p>