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by JSAlmonte
Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

THE ONLINE POLLS ARE CLOSED!! But before we tally all the votes, you can still register and be counted at the door this weekend for full weekend passes, work shop only passes, individual classes, and of course the dances. The weather this weekend is looking to be almost perfect. We can’t think of a...
by JSAlmonte
Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

The Big Big Event is THIS weekend! Last chance to Represent Online registration will close this Wednesday, June 13th . After that we will still sell weekend passes at the door on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Don’t forget that Dance Only passes are also available to guarantee you entrance in...
by JSAlmonte
Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: DJ'ing with records - Could you do it?
Replies: 76
Views: 65017

The Jam Cellar does an all vinyl night here in DC every once in awhile. Instead of one DJ, there's two, one of whom is a band leader. Some nights are better than others. I don't notice the sound quality suffer because of the records since a) Jam Cellar dj's play a lot of vintage stuff on a regular ...
by JSAlmonte
Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

The Big Big Event is almost here! Online registration closes on June 13th, but we are only taking payments via Paypal until then. If you want to pay by check then you will have to pay the higher price at-the-door price. We are also selling “Dance Only” passes if you are just interested in shaking y...
by JSAlmonte
Wed May 23, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

Just a friendly reminder that the registration prices will go up after May 30th, so register now and save! Here’s a list of special guests coming to judge the dance contest or to just generally make merry during the weekend: Ramona Staffeld Maggie Moon Jojo Jackson Stephanie Nolan Kate Engle Caitlin...
by JSAlmonte
Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

Remember that early registration ends this weekend on April 29th. After that, prices will go up. What do you get for registering? 14 hours of social dancing! 8 workshops PER level from novice dancer to experienced veteran! 7 of the best teachers and dancers in the world! 2 of the swingingest dance b...
by JSAlmonte
Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!!! A motion to continue debate has passed which means the deadline for early registration has been extended to APRIL 29! After that date registration prices will go up, so register now!!!

http://www.thebigbigevent.com/

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by JSAlmonte
Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

The weekend agenda is now online!

Remember that the discount early registration price will expire this weekend. Stay tuned for details about the dance competition and other special surprises.


http://www.thebigbigevent.com/

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by JSAlmonte
Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

NEWSFLASH: Registration is now OPEN!!

Early bird discount is in effect until April 22nd.
Class descriptions and contest details will be posted soon!


http://www.thebigbigevent.com/
by JSAlmonte
Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

We the people of The Jam Cellar, in order to form a more perfect dance event, establish connection between dancers and communities, ensure a welcoming feel, provide for the common inspiration, promote general fun and excitement, and secure the blessings of Swing to ourselves and our posterity, do or...
by JSAlmonte
Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:56 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: "Love Me or Leave Me" Year recorded?
Replies: 2
Views: 2818

Thanks!
by JSAlmonte
Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: "Love Me or Leave Me" Year recorded?
Replies: 2
Views: 2818

"Love Me or Leave Me" Year recorded?

Does anyone happen to know what year Nina Simone recorded "Love Me Or Leave Me"?
by JSAlmonte
Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Are dancers musical tastes changing?
Replies: 91
Views: 73168

Since I brought his name up, jokingly, I feel obliged to clarify. Peter will be the first person to tell you that he's not a lindy hop dj. Wherever he dj's, its usually when the "Lindy Hop Dance" part of the event is done and its just time to throw down some good tunes, chill, and have som...
by JSAlmonte
Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Are dancers musical tastes changing?
Replies: 91
Views: 73168

Swifty wrote:I'm also starting to see a trend of Soul/R&B "Lindy" Exchanges cropping up, which I find weird.
blame Peter Strom.
by JSAlmonte
Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:42 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC
Replies: 10
Views: 10735

The Jam Cellar presents THE BIG BIG EVENT in DC

http://thebigbigevent.com/img/BigBigEventLogo-lrg.gif REPRESENT YOUR LINDY HOP at our LINDY CONGRESS Convening... JUNE 15-17, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC Featuring... CLASSES, BANDS, CONTESTS! Classes with... Ria DiBiase Nina Gilkenson Mike Faltesek Nikki Klaus Andy Reid Mikey Pedroza Naomi Uyama The Sound...