by Jay | Nov 2, 2012 | Out of Town Events + Workshops, Toronto Lindy Hop Blog
The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot, Nawlins and NOLA all nicknames for New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is arguably the birthplace of Jazz. And if not the birthplace of Jazz itself, it’s definitely the birthplace of some of...
by Jay | Sep 22, 2012 | Front Page, Toronto Lindy Hop Blog, Workshops
We’ve finally caught up on sleep (almost) after our Swedish Meatballs weekend of instruction and inspiration! Thank you to everyone who came out, from near and far. A huge thank you to our legendary instructors, Daniel, Åsa, Ewa and Lennart, who shared their...
by Jay | Sep 10, 2012 | Front Page, Social Dance, Toronto Lindy Hop Blog
This coming Wednesday night is the end of an era for lindy hoppers in Toronto. Bradley and the Bouncers will be playing their last show ever at this venue after being a mainstay there for 15 years. A bunch of dancers are going out that night to see him off in style....
by Jay | Aug 15, 2012 | Front Page, Toronto Events + Workshops, UT Swing
UT Swing is hosting a very special night this evening with a live performance by Up Jumped Swing. Up Jumped Swing are one of the most popular bands amongst the local dancers and play traditional style New Orleans jazz. Here’s a short video clip of them...
by Jay | Jun 30, 2012 | Music
If you’re digging the music this weekend from Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators then check out his Kickstarter project. Glenn and his band recorded a show at Midwest Lindyfest this year and need some help getting the CD mastered and released. If you’d...
