Yes, we've been talking about this for some time now, but now it is a reality. We have enabled Paypal on our official website so now you can register and pay for your classes in the most convenient manner!
Check out the March class schedule and try out the new feature!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
TLP Competes!
Lone Star Championships, right here in Austin, had some of the most amazing competitions of every level that we'll see this year. Chia-wen won first in the intermediate Jack and Jill. Instructors, Vanessa Shields and Laura Glaess also took home some prizes. Vanessa won 1st in the advanced strictly and Laura won 2nd in the invitational Jack and Jill. Congratulations to everyone who competed for doing such a great job! Check out some video footage of the competitions below!
1st place Intermediate Jack & Jill, Hyunjae Oh & Austinite Chia-wen Lin (3rd couple)
1st place Advanced Strictly, Austinites Vanessa Sheilds & Jonathan Jow (1st couple)
2nd place Invitational Jack & Jill, Juan Villafane & Austinite Laura Glaess
1st place Intermediate Jack & Jill, Hyunjae Oh & Austinite Chia-wen Lin (3rd couple)
1st place Advanced Strictly, Austinites Vanessa Sheilds & Jonathan Jow (1st couple)
2nd place Invitational Jack & Jill, Juan Villafane & Austinite Laura Glaess
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
More to be thankful for...
1. What are you most thankful for this year?
2. What is your favorite part of the holiday season?
BROOKS:
1. Family, friends, and Lindy Hop.
2. Pie! Eating lots and lots of pie!
ANGELA:
1. I am thankful for so many things. But the thing I'm most thankful for this year, I can't say, cause it's a secret.
2. Not having to work! Er. And visiting with family and friends.
LAURA:
Thankful for (in no particular order):
1. Frankie being alive as long as he was to show us so many things.
2. For my family and friends having lasted another year
3. For Mike being friggin' awesome (I mean really, guys)
4. For my own good health
Favorite part of the holiday season -- why, seeing family, of course (and Mike not working so I can hang out with him more)!
VANESSA:
I am most thankful for my family: my parents, Scott, and our pups. I love the holiday season. Some of my favorite holiday things are egg nog, pumpkin spice lattes, and cozy slippers.
2. What is your favorite part of the holiday season?
BROOKS:
1. Family, friends, and Lindy Hop.
2. Pie! Eating lots and lots of pie!
ANGELA:
1. I am thankful for so many things. But the thing I'm most thankful for this year, I can't say, cause it's a secret.
2. Not having to work! Er. And visiting with family and friends.
LAURA:
Thankful for (in no particular order):
1. Frankie being alive as long as he was to show us so many things.
2. For my family and friends having lasted another year
3. For Mike being friggin' awesome (I mean really, guys)
4. For my own good health
Favorite part of the holiday season -- why, seeing family, of course (and Mike not working so I can hang out with him more)!
VANESSA:
I am most thankful for my family: my parents, Scott, and our pups. I love the holiday season. Some of my favorite holiday things are egg nog, pumpkin spice lattes, and cozy slippers.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
In thanksgiving...
Hi Lindy Hoppers!
Everyone at The Lindy Project wants to wish you and your family & friends a very happy Thanksgiving!
We'll be posting what we're all thankful for, so check back, add comments, and enjoy the turkey!
What are you most thankful for? What makes the holidays special for you?
SCOTT:
I am most thankful for Vanessa, our doggies, and our house. Egg. Nog. And the relaxed atmosphere everywhere (that is, outside of shopping). Oh, and I like dancing when it's cold outside because you can dance super hard then take a step outside for ten seconds and be totally refreshed for more.
JOANNA:
I'm thankful for my supportive friends and family, as well as this new city I get to call home. I like crisp, freshly fallen snow.'
More to come!
Everyone at The Lindy Project wants to wish you and your family & friends a very happy Thanksgiving!
We'll be posting what we're all thankful for, so check back, add comments, and enjoy the turkey!
What are you most thankful for? What makes the holidays special for you?
SCOTT:
I am most thankful for Vanessa, our doggies, and our house. Egg. Nog. And the relaxed atmosphere everywhere (that is, outside of shopping). Oh, and I like dancing when it's cold outside because you can dance super hard then take a step outside for ten seconds and be totally refreshed for more.
JOANNA:
I'm thankful for my supportive friends and family, as well as this new city I get to call home. I like crisp, freshly fallen snow.'
More to come!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
International Lindy Hop Championships
What to say about ILHC...
If I had to describe it in one word:
I couldn't.
My name is Sarah. I'm from the junior performance team Bam! Dynamite, and I attended the international Lindy Hop championships this August. All in all, probably one the most overwhelming, intense, fun, wacky, crazy, humbling yet confidence boosting, educational (could I be more full of cheese) experiences of my life.
Watching -and participating in- a lot of the competitions was... well, it was terrifying. I know that sounds bad but it was terrifying in the best way possible. The competition level was, too say the least, high. Every routine pristine. My favorite part of the competitions would have to have been either the Cabaret, held at night, with everything from dancing puppets to a rousing performance of "Singing in the Rain", or the absolutely mind-blowing oh-my-god-did-that-actually-just-happen-are-you-serious performance of the Champion's Strictly Finals. THAT I can describe in one word:
WHAT!?
Are you kidding me? It made me realize that someday we juniors could be doing that, or even something CLOSE to that. Which was a pretty awesome realization.
Comparing it to other dance events I've been to is practically impossible because um... I haven't exactly been to many. I have no job or car and I live with my parents, so traveling around the country for a weekend at a time isn't exactly up there with "Sarah, for the love of god, get your permit already" on my parents' to-do lists. But they try as hard as they can to make it happen and to be supportive, even if being supportive is paying for a trip to New Orleans. I guess in my own terms I'd say Lindyfest (one of the few dance events I've been too besides ILHC) was like "Class class class! Fun fun fun!" and ILHC was more "Compete! Perform! Go go go!" Class in the morning, rehearsal in the afternoon, social dance, get dressed, competitions, and then dance until 5:00am.
I loved it.
I loved everything but the elevators (glaciervators) that went about negative 20 miles an hours. But even those were fun when they took you to the supposedly unoccupied 16th floor at 3 in the morning. Fun and scary. And though there were a lot of humbling moments throughout the weekend, and a lot of sore muscles and basically no sleep, it was worth all of the fundraising, and all of the money, and the plane rides, and the asthma (Ok that part was pre-existing...) and I'm lucky to have been involved. Oh, and our performance was AWESOME!! Check it!
Here's a few competitions I saw at the event. Hope you enjoy!:
Champion's Lindy Strictly Finals part one:
Part two:
Ben and Laura's Pro/Am!:
Joe and Delilah's Pro/Am (from the side... sorry):
This is a video from Lindy Focus because as of now there is no video of them doing this routine up from ILHC. Mike and Laura performed this in the Cabaret competition and places 2nd!:
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(addition from Scott)
Here is a video of the juniors team performing their routine at ILHC!:
If I had to describe it in one word:
I couldn't.
My name is Sarah. I'm from the junior performance team Bam! Dynamite, and I attended the international Lindy Hop championships this August. All in all, probably one the most overwhelming, intense, fun, wacky, crazy, humbling yet confidence boosting, educational (could I be more full of cheese) experiences of my life.
Watching -and participating in- a lot of the competitions was... well, it was terrifying. I know that sounds bad but it was terrifying in the best way possible. The competition level was, too say the least, high. Every routine pristine. My favorite part of the competitions would have to have been either the Cabaret, held at night, with everything from dancing puppets to a rousing performance of "Singing in the Rain", or the absolutely mind-blowing oh-my-god-did-that-actually-just-happen-are-you-serious performance of the Champion's Strictly Finals. THAT I can describe in one word:
WHAT!?
Are you kidding me? It made me realize that someday we juniors could be doing that, or even something CLOSE to that. Which was a pretty awesome realization.
Comparing it to other dance events I've been to is practically impossible because um... I haven't exactly been to many. I have no job or car and I live with my parents, so traveling around the country for a weekend at a time isn't exactly up there with "Sarah, for the love of god, get your permit already" on my parents' to-do lists. But they try as hard as they can to make it happen and to be supportive, even if being supportive is paying for a trip to New Orleans. I guess in my own terms I'd say Lindyfest (one of the few dance events I've been too besides ILHC) was like "Class class class! Fun fun fun!" and ILHC was more "Compete! Perform! Go go go!" Class in the morning, rehearsal in the afternoon, social dance, get dressed, competitions, and then dance until 5:00am.
I loved it.
I loved everything but the elevators (glaciervators) that went about negative 20 miles an hours. But even those were fun when they took you to the supposedly unoccupied 16th floor at 3 in the morning. Fun and scary. And though there were a lot of humbling moments throughout the weekend, and a lot of sore muscles and basically no sleep, it was worth all of the fundraising, and all of the money, and the plane rides, and the asthma (Ok that part was pre-existing...) and I'm lucky to have been involved. Oh, and our performance was AWESOME!! Check it!
Here's a few competitions I saw at the event. Hope you enjoy!:
Champion's Lindy Strictly Finals part one:
Part two:
Ben and Laura's Pro/Am!:
Joe and Delilah's Pro/Am (from the side... sorry):
This is a video from Lindy Focus because as of now there is no video of them doing this routine up from ILHC. Mike and Laura performed this in the Cabaret competition and places 2nd!:
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(addition from Scott)
Here is a video of the juniors team performing their routine at ILHC!:
Monday, September 14, 2009
I Think, Therefore I Dance
Joe DeMers
For my first blog ever, and the first installment of my philosophies of dancing and connection, I begin with a single question asked by Dax Hock about 2 years ago- what is dancing? At the time, I could not answer his question. I made silly and naive guesses like an artistic form of nonverbal communication and to skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; but over time I’ve come to realize that the answer is relative. My definition of dancing is probably very different than yours, and yours very different from another’s. As you follow my blog, you can expect to learn how I came to my definition of dancing and everything I have learned over the last two years about partnered dancing and connection.
Firstly, let’s continue with what I’ve learned in my first conversation with Dax- we are limited by what your minds can perceive. Think of flying. We would not have dreamed of going into the air if we never saw a bird fly. Like exploring unknown universes and laws, our mindset will govern how far we can go. For example, a move may be very hard, but in the span of 5 minutes, by allowing yourself to open your mind to a new way of moving, your body will naturally follow.
Often times we hear teachers make analogies such as “connect like the hitch of a trailer” or “be a frictionless object in space.” These analogies can sometimes limit our body’s motion, by trying to emulate a movement or connection that isn’t natural. For instance, when we ask follows to roll through their feet like the wheels of a car, they tend to mimic “wheels” instead of allowing their bodies to step in sync with their partners. We need to be able to understand how to move our bodies naturally and to relax.
Our minds are our limits. By opening up our minds to new possibilities of moving, we invite in new ways of dancing and connecting. Our theoretical and educational knowledge of the philosophies of dancing will allow us to improve our physical boundaries. Much of dancing now is spent on improving our physical awareness of our bodies, but until we improve our mental awareness of our bodies, our physical movement will be limited. Free your mind and the rest will follow.
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(addition from Scott)
Joe DeMers is an awesome dance instructor from Denver, CO. And for being such an awesome dancer, he is incredibly humble, open minded, and cool! The Lindy Project is very pleased to have him as an author with us! You can find more information about Joe at http://www.joeandnelle.com/.
Quick side thought: If you want to check out Denver, go to Lindy on the Rocks next year! LotR is an incredibly fun event in August every year. It's primarily a workshop weekend, but they have a good number of contests at night along with a ton of social dancing. I've been for 4 years straight and it really is one of my favorite events to go to... it's really fun in general, but being in Denver makes it extra great because they have such a great scene.
And here are a couple of Joe's performances!
Joe and Nelle at Blues Shout:
Joe doing a pro-am with Delilah at ILHC (1st):
23 Skidoo performing at Lindyfest in 2008:
Joe's voguing moment is at 2:49 :)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
September Changes at TLP
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Class times are changing in September
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Beginning in September, TLP is adjusting class times to make everything run smoother, and allow for a bigger practice session after classes. More info: www.thelindyproject.com/classes.php
Wednesday night at Tapestry
Level I, Level II & Level IV are moving to 8:35 PM
Level III will remain at 7:30 PM
Monday night at Uptown Dance
Level I is moving to 7:00 PM
Level II is moving to 8:00 PM
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Ninja Workshop: Sept. 19
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Dance like a Ninja, and in only one day of training! With a number of instructors from all over town, 2 levels, and free entrance to the Engine Room Dance that night.
Beg / Int Track: $30
Int / Adv Track: $40
Dancer's Workshop
11150 Research Blvd # 107
Laura Glaess
Mike Roberts
Matt Jones
Laura Malloy
Stephen Jean
Karri Martin
Scott Angelius
Billy Marcus
Brandy Lee
Jerry Jordan
Details: www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
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TLP's Performance Team is starting up in September
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Starting in September, TLP will have a team performance class for Level IV and higher. This class is a full semester long, so to be a part of it you must take part in classes through December to learn all of the choreography. Partners not required, but in order to keep even numbers, we will accept only the first 12 leads and 12 follows to register.
$120 for adults, $90 for students! (Payment plan available)
Performances will be scheduled in December, so minor costume expenses will be required.
Read more: www.thelindyproject.com/classes_levels.php
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September Level IV class: Zen and the Art of Slow Dancing
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This month's Level IV class, taught by Thain and Laura, will feature the art of slow dancing. This class will cover lots of technique in body control, connection, and how to really fill space and time to make slow dancing look and feel awesome! This class is also the perfect compliment for blues dancing and will help you explore additional possibilities and concepts that can be used in the blues room.
Class times are changing in September
----------------
Beginning in September, TLP is adjusting class times to make everything run smoother, and allow for a bigger practice session after classes. More info: www.thelindyproject.com/classes.php
Wednesday night at Tapestry
Level I, Level II & Level IV are moving to 8:35 PM
Level III will remain at 7:30 PM
Monday night at Uptown Dance
Level I is moving to 7:00 PM
Level II is moving to 8:00 PM
----------------
Ninja Workshop: Sept. 19
----------------
Dance like a Ninja, and in only one day of training! With a number of instructors from all over town, 2 levels, and free entrance to the Engine Room Dance that night.
Beg / Int Track: $30
Int / Adv Track: $40
Dancer's Workshop
11150 Research Blvd # 107
Laura Glaess
Mike Roberts
Matt Jones
Laura Malloy
Stephen Jean
Karri Martin
Scott Angelius
Billy Marcus
Brandy Lee
Jerry Jordan
Details: www.thelindyproject.com/workshop_ninja.html
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TLP's Performance Team is starting up in September
----------------
Starting in September, TLP will have a team performance class for Level IV and higher. This class is a full semester long, so to be a part of it you must take part in classes through December to learn all of the choreography. Partners not required, but in order to keep even numbers, we will accept only the first 12 leads and 12 follows to register.
$120 for adults, $90 for students! (Payment plan available)
Performances will be scheduled in December, so minor costume expenses will be required.
Read more: www.thelindyproject.com/classes_levels.php
----------------
September Level IV class: Zen and the Art of Slow Dancing
----------------
This month's Level IV class, taught by Thain and Laura, will feature the art of slow dancing. This class will cover lots of technique in body control, connection, and how to really fill space and time to make slow dancing look and feel awesome! This class is also the perfect compliment for blues dancing and will help you explore additional possibilities and concepts that can be used in the blues room.
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