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I'm busy working, writing, querying agents, mothering, wiving and being generally exhausted...

I was trying to do some research for my book. One of the ladies in my writing class said they danced there, the USO or Mission Beach Ballroom. But I also saw a reference to Pacific Square being called ...

Does anyone have any history about this ballroom. Did the women have to have escorts to go there? Could they go alone? What age group went there? Anyone know anything more?

So, Billie, how much did it cost to see the band and what where people wearing. Any chance you could describe the night?

Thanks!

Hee hee hee! Yes, ANYWHERE~

This is good stuff, keep it coming! Oh and BTW, I'll practice Shag with anyone, anytime!!!! I think that's a key thing too. You don't have to be an expert. I'm always happy to help someone out. I hop ...

I had one of my students ask this question. Since she was learning lindy hop, she wondered if it is okay to ask the asker to do a specific dance.

For example, if John Doe asked me to dance and I s ...

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The Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation is holding the Second Annual World War 2 Type Swing Dance on November 14, 2009 at Naval ...

Thanks guys, he was visiting from Tennessee. I just thought it was worth posting in case there's newbies that don't "know the rules." Next time I hope he has a better experience.

Thanks Carl, I was generalizing and of course, posted in a little heat of anger.

I thought it worth bringing up again, because although David and I have been talking about dance etiquette in the w ...

If you signed up for this workshop please make sure to get me your email so I can send you some particulars. Thanks everyone. It's going to be GREAT!

Right, that's the way I've always thought. And this guy is really cute and nice and young. We need more of those around and this girl was totally rude to him. Maybe this next generation of swing dance ...

A friend of mine who was at the Firehouse for the first time asked a girl to dance. He explained that he was a beginner and had missed the lesson, but was given a crash course on the patio. They dance ...

Good call, there's tons of things out there that look the part and are new. The trick is knowing how to spot it. I find stuff at Ross and Marshall's as well.

VINTAGE BLOW OUT SALE NOTHING OVER $10. Great for costuming performances. Obviously this isn't my primo stuff, that goes on ebay and goes big, but I have some great stuff to out-fit you for 30s 40s 50 ...

It NEVER went away.....darling!

That site is great.

BTW. I'm having a blow-out sale NOTHING OVER $10. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

7-8p: Learn the Big Apple (with Joel Plys)

PLEASE NOTE: Those who complete the 3-wk Big Apple Class are eligible to attend/perform at the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy benefit show on Wed. Aug. 22nd.

Thanks for posting this Lynnda!

It's not too late to join our class. Come out this Wednesday. Here's what's on the agenda.

We've designed this class for anyone who has taken a FREE lesson, has taken Lindy 1 or has never taken any ...

I hear all you Big Applers will need duds. In two weeks David and I will be bringing stuff for a blow-out sale. Everything priced $5 or $10.

Can't wait for us? Check this out:

Frock You Vintage ...