Thrill the World. From my friend, Brooke:
On Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm, Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier is holding its inaugural dance class to teach anyone 8 and older the iconic Michael Jackson “Thriller” Dance!
This class is FREE! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. This class is approximately 2 hours long and should be a blast. [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Dance & Sing’
July 8, 2009
Thrill the World
June 25, 2009
I gazed at him lovingly every day
When I was eight years old, I got my first-ever album. It was by The Jackson Five. Inside, there was a paper sleeve protecting the record. And on this sleeve was printed many fan items for purchase. The heart-shaped stickers with Michael Jackson’s photo in the center I pined for, day in and day out.
I [...]
June 21, 2009
They called me Martha.
Last night, I found myself at the Baltimore Gay Pride street party. It was after a long day indoors at Baltimore Barcamp and a nice after-party at Brewer’s Art. My BFF and I, dressed alike, as we often find ourselves in some mysterious sort of way, were headed out of Baltimore and back to the [...]
May 19, 2009
Bummer. Missing the Hoolahoop-athon
I’ll be missing this year’s Hoolahoop-athon in Baltimore. Been to every one so far. I’ve even come close to the grand championship … that is, several years back when the region had but a few adult hoopers. I’d get scorched today by the stellar hoopers who abound in this area. Well, I’ll be at Playa [...]
May 2, 2009
Last night, I was introduced to Snowball
Have you met, seen, heard of Snowball? I was introduced just last night. Snowball is an adolescent rescue bird that takes center stage in the Dancing Bird World. Snowball actually dances, does routines and special moves, and even syncopates. Why would I be surprised then to discover he knows when his favorite songs are coming [...]
April 18, 2009
Brilliant GenX + Millennial Statement
My sister sent me this vid. It’s a seemingly spontaneous performance inside an Belgian train station. It’s 4:01-min in length, and, I believe, a brilliant example of GenX plus Millennial natural energies.
What I see, through a gen lens: GenXers understand small spaces, gaps and making-do with existing resources/repurposing, in a way [...]
January 10, 2009
Baxter
This man with a hoop is a site to behold. One of the more distinct and inspiring hoopers I’ve yet to meet: Baxter of the Hoop Path in NC.
October 23, 2008
My annual plea
Perhaps this year I’ll get my lucky break. Perhaps it won’t be luck at all but the growing popularity of one of my favorite activities: hula hooping. Or, as I like to call it hoop dancing. I had a 7-day pass to the CA gym, so I went to the Supreme Sports Club today, looking [...]
August 28, 2008
It started with a hoop.
Three years ago in June, I found myself with a new hula hoop. It was A Vibe I’d gotten. A strong one. “Get a hula hoop!” said The Vibe. So I listened and took action. But within a few weeks, I’d exhausted my limits for tricks. I wanted to learn more.
My sister got the same [...]
August 8, 2008
World Hoop Day … in li’l ol’ Columbia
Magic happened. Today — 8-8-8 — is World Hoop Day. Across America and the world, hula hoopers are gathering in public spaces to celebrate hooping and share a bit of hoop love. But I was in a bit of a quandary. I wanted to be part of World Hoop Day. My hooper friends were gathering [...]
July 5, 2008
Tiesto was here.
And I missed him. Love-struck as I am by the music he makes and how much I am called to dance to it, me brudder and me sister were in town from far, far away. And they trump just about anything else. In case you have yet to feel the love of the internationally ranked [...]
June 19, 2008
That’s soooo sweet!
Last night at the Baltimore contra dance, I noticed two young teens dancing as a couple. At first I just assumed they were brother and sister, as they looked comfortable together. Then, while dancing in a set with them, I witnessed something that quickly corrected my perception: The young man, at the most opportune moment, [...]
June 7, 2008
A Romanian love song.
A Romanian love song. Sung by three-year-old Cleopatra Stratan. Ghita. Love it! I love the internet, viewer comments, online publishing sites, tags … the whole works. If you find yourself charmed by the singer, song and video style, here’s another to watch.
June 3, 2008
My new ears.
I took a break from working, mid-day today. Officially, it might have looked like procrastination, as I was facing a big, deep-thinking project, but I knew that I needed to do something other than sit at my computer What a great time to start my new Samurai Hooper practice. So off I went, outside, iPod [...]
June 1, 2008
Samurai Hooper
I’m on my way to becoming a samurai hula hooper. Well, I took my first steps when I attended a Hoop Path workshop this weekend. The rest will be up to me, my diligence, my practice and hopefully, hooping with more people who know the Hoop Path style and way.
Really, I can’t imagine a better [...]
March 20, 2008
the way i are
i often listen to this music video on youtube – the way i are – when i need to give myself something to focus on that isn’t analytical. 42 million views on youtube and going. amazing. works for me cuz i still can’t figure out how to use my ipod with any skill. [...]
February 12, 2008
Thriller at 25
Lord, have mercy. How I had such a girl’s crush on Michael Jackson in my day. For all the insanity in and around his life, his cultural contributions to music and dance are spectacular. Thriller is 25 today. And if you’d like to see an absolutely delightful cross-cultural adaptation of the original vid, check this [...]
