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Frankie Tribute Night – Performance Videos
As mentioned in a previous post, this past weekend was the annual Frankie Manning Tribute & Fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Frankie Manning Fund. As part of this special evening there were several performances on the first band break. Krister captured video of each and all are posted below. Thank you Krister!
Phil Bourassa
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The Lindy Hop on “So You Think You Can Dance”
This week on the television show “So You Think You Can Dance” the lindy hop was a featured dance and a routine was performed by Ellenore Scott and Ryan Di Lello. The couple performed brilliantly and the number was well received by all the judges. The number was choreographed by San Francisco lindy hopper Carla
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Andy and Nina Workshop Recap
Andy and Nina
The Andy Reid and Nina Gilkenson workshop, presented by Swing Toronto, was this past weekend and the entire weekend was a complete success! The classes were great and well attended and the Saturday night dance was wonderful evening for all!
For those that could not attend on Sunday afternoon, Andy and Nina performed a
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STATurday Inaugural Jack & Jill
As part of the successful Damon Stone weekend, there was a Jack & Jill organized by the members of STAT in conjunction with Swing Toronto. This night had a great turnout and featured the ever-so-taleneted Gord Webster and his band. Gord and company kept the floor swinging all night long and all morning
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Toronto Swing Dance Society Annual Open House Recap
On Friday, September 11 2009, the Toronto Swing Dance Society held their annual open house. Well over a hundred people turned up for what would be a fun-filled evening of swing dancing. For a review of the evening as well as videos of the performances, keep reading after the jump.
University of Toronto Swing Club Opening Night Extravaganza
On Wednesday, September 9th 2009, the University of Toronto swing dance club kicked off a new term of swing dancing and Lindy Hop. The dance attracted over 60 newcomers. Jasper Palfree and Shannon Refvik taught a Lindy Hop beginner lesson. Following this, UT Swing president Heather Armstrong kicked the year off
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Sisters – Lindystock Saturday Night Performance
Vincent Lemieux and Jasper Palfree perform “Sisters”, a scene from the movie White Christmas. However, they add a Krister twist. This kicked off the Saturday night evening meeting.
The Shaving of Krister
Krister pays the ultimate price for losing the pushup contest at Lindystock. The result is his head is shaved into a mohawk. His beard is also shaved into a beardhawk. Jaime and Victoria do the honours while Tien does the styling.
Swing Dancing in the Afternoon – Lindystock 2009
Spontaneous music and dancing kept breaking out throughout the weekend. Lindystock is a community camping event put on by Toronto Lindy Hop that celebrates Lindy Hop.
Hanging out Saturday – Lindystock 2009
Hanging out on Saturday afternoon. Card games, board games, and lots of swimming ensued. Lindystock is a community camping event put on by Toronto Lindy Hop that celebrates Lindy Hop.
Swing Dance Videos
Here are the most recent videos posted on TLH.com that are related to swing dancing and Lindy Hop.