teachers and researchers of traditional jazz dance

Frim Fram Djing on April 26

April 26, 2007
9:00 pm

I’ll be spinning tunes at Yehoodi’s weekly Frim Fram Jam on Thursday, April 26. Expect some hot music, including stuff you can Peabody to, as well as your standard compliment of groove and jump.

NC Bound in July

It’s not official, yet, but it looks like we’ll be dancing and teaching at a ’20s weekend in North Carolina. Stay tuned for details.

Glen Echo Goes to the Races

Midori and I cannot wait to see Saturday’s Peabody race in Washington, D.C., which promises to be one of the best ever considering the size of Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom. These races are always raucous events, dancing’s version of the track meet, where lapping your friend and blistering past the judges can win earn you the title Fleetest Dancing Feet. The last time we hosted a Peabody race (Toronto on New Year’s Eve) only a few feet literally separated the two finalists. Pre-race favorites went down early to long shots. A dark horse couple (who came literally out of nowhere) nearly took the crown, until a two-lead tandem pulled away in a near photo finish.

Hey, it might not be the Wanamaker Mile. It might not get coverage on ESPN. But where else can you be crowned the Fleetest Dancing Feet in the Nation’s Capitol! Only at Glen Echo this Saturday.

One final note: In what other dance contest can you wildly cheer on your friends WHILE they are dancing?

To learn more about this weekend’s event, visit: http://thejamcellar.com/roaringtwenties