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by tackieannie
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Lindyhoppers Fund – A call to action - April 16th in NOLA
Replies: 1
Views: 4309

If you can make it we would love to have you! If you can't make it for the work portion, all proceeds from the dance go to the Lindyhopper's Fund. Or you can always donate to www.lindyhoppersfund.org . Thanks!
by tackieannie
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Lindyhoppers Fund – A call to action - April 16th in NOLA
Replies: 1
Views: 4309

Lindyhoppers Fund – A call to action - April 16th in NOLA

Gloria Caldwell has lived the Lindy Hop. Former Savoy Lindy Hopper, a founding member of the Mama Lou Dancers, a HMB finalist (2nd place) and probably the most glamorous great-grand-mother still dancing the Lindy when she gets the opportunity. Growing up near the Yankee Stadium, on Grand Concourse i...
by tackieannie
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

AT DOOR PRICING There will be limited a la carte admission to the Swing and Soul Party sold at the door. These passes can only be purchased prior to entry. No pre-sales will be done. The cost will be: Friday Night Pass: $50. Which will include admission to soul sessions, main dance, the after-hours...
by tackieannie
Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Here is part 3 and some updates from Peter. Don't forget that the last day for early registration is November 16! www.swingandsoul.com ___________________________________ A couple Swing & Soul updates for you all: First off, check out the info on our featured speaker, Rob Bowman, an expert on al...
by tackieannie
Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Parts 2 and 3 of the S&S line are out!

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Ok everyone, part 2 is up on the website and we are coming to you live from Skye's Manhattan rooftop - check it:

http://swingandsoul.com/index.html
by tackieannie
Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Swing and Soul will have some of the best dancers in the world in attendance! Our Special Soul Soldiers confirmed thus far: Sylvia Sykes Nina Gilkenson Ramona Staffeld Naomi Uyama Todd Yannacone Andy Reid Marie Mattson Jessica Lennartson Ramiro Gonzalez Micheal Roberts Laura Glaess Caitlin George Mi...
by tackieannie
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Check out the latest from Peter! Hey all check it out, for Swing & Soul this year I made up a line dance and I am going to post it on the Swing & Soul website so folks can learn it before the event if they want so they can bust it out with confidence at Swing & Soul (and anywhere else th...
by tackieannie
Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Can we talk a minute about Popin Pete? This man is a freakin LEGEND! Think of any current dance icon and I guarantee you Pete has worked with them or taught them. Here is a bit of little known trivia for you that will blow your mind. Just listen to Suga Pop (Electric Boogaloos) talk about Pete and M...
by tackieannie
Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th
Replies: 6
Views: 7540

Swing and Soul 2008 Dec 12th - 14th

Registration is OPEN!!!! Peter has given a quick break down of the weekend, read below! __________________________ Hey all, Peter Strom here, wanted to make sure everyone knows about Swing & Soul this year. It's on once again in Atlanta, GA, December 12-14 so hit up the website and register asap...
by tackieannie
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: International Lindy Hop Championships! -- Aug. 22-24, 2008
Replies: 16
Views: 18650

This update just in from the powers that be! Sheraton Hotel room block is good until July 23rd! Price is only $95 a night. We sold out of Sunday night's room block last week and I got hit with calls that the regular price of a hotel room was over $250! We were able to get a block increase for that n...
by tackieannie
Mon Jan 26, 2004 5:09 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Great Southwest Lindyfest
Replies: 123
Views: 84972

this is turning into a real nice discussion and it brought up a question... it's based off of what Mike said about how a live band can teach dancers and also how yall have commented on the the time and effort AND MONEY that goes into get a "good" band for the dancers.... anyway... I just r...
by tackieannie
Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:01 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Great Southwest Lindyfest
Replies: 123
Views: 84972

sonofvu wrote:
GuruReuben wrote:Leah, I just wanted to take a second to thank you for last night. :wink:
any time Reuben... you know where to find me :wink:

Leah, are you cheating on me? I thought I was the only one!!!!

Never! You are the only one!!! I promise... 8)
by tackieannie
Thu Jan 22, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Great Southwest Lindyfest
Replies: 123
Views: 84972

Wow you guys are long winded and opinionated! My turn... I guess I should clear a few things up... the organization committee does read this thread and I am the one in charge of inviting sed djs... We have had discussion over it and we are fully aware of what is being expressed... As far as asking a...
by tackieannie
Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:14 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Great Southwest Lindyfest
Replies: 123
Views: 84972

Heyoooo! Just wanted to give you a heads up on the music end of Lindyfest... because I know you all are dying to know... Djs for the weekend... Mike Faltesek Peter Loggins Kevin Schaper Peter Strom George White and from time to time that weekend myself... there is a small possibility of an addition,...