New Blood Night!
It's New Blood Night TOMORROW NIGHT!
Remember, bring someone who's never been to Jam Cellar before, you both get in free. We have free 30 minute lessons at 9 p.m. , 9:30 and 10 p.m. We also also have guest instructors Mike and Laura from Austin teaching the Lindy Hard Stuff class, and the superb Luke Albao on the two turn tables and a microphone. We'll also have performances!
Next month: Beginner Lindy Hop Series
Next month, our 6-week beginner Lindy Hop series begins! Tell your friends, perhaps the same ones you bring to New Blood Night.
September Inter/adv series: BALBOA
Next month we're going to have a 4-week beginner Balboa series. For those who don't know, Balboa is a classic sibling of Lindy Hop, complete with its own moves, styling, and connection. Learn how to lead awesome stuff that can even help you in your Lindy. Taught by international Balboa champions Bobby and Kate.
October Series: Aerials!
Need we say more? Partners required. Helmets optional.
Solo Charleston and Jazz workshop with Bobby, Sept 15
Two classes on solo jazz and Charleston back-to-back for intermediate and advanced dancers. First, at 1 p.m, there will be "Fundamentals of Solo Jazz," an in-depth look at dancing solo jazz. Following that, "Al vs. Leon" where we break down several standard solo moves and show how Al did them versus Leon. Leaders AND followers can get a lot by understanding their two different but inspiring takes on solo jazz dance.
ILHC…er…WOW.
We at the Jam Cellar just wanted to give a quick shout out for every single person at ILHC, whether a competitor or just someone who came and shouted and clapped and smiled. Your inspiration and energy made for one hell of an event. I think the Old Timers, if they could see what has become of their dance, would be very very proud of where it's heading based on this weekend's dancing.
BOBBY'S TOP SECRET IDEA FOR NEXT YEARS ILHC CABARET
Guys, guys. GUYS. I've got a great idea for a Cabaret piece. Guess. It might take some time and hard work, and possible video editing software. But just listen.
You're at ILHC next year, and all of a sudden the lights go down. Suddenly the unmistakable sound of a piano clinking. Light sup on Rolf, the Muppet, playing a piano. First, jazz chords. Then, Srgt. Floyd Pepper, the bass player from Dr. Teeth and Electric Mahem, comes out and starts playing bass. They start to jam. Zoot and Lips join on trumpets. Suddenly, the jazz jam is broken up by the crazed sound of drumming–Animal is going nuts with a swingin' drum roll. You realize you are watching Muppet Hellzapoppin.
"Me Me Mememee, me me memee MEE!" Beaker says, with the same cadence "If I'm not mistaken, here comes something now!"
Suddenly, Fozzie Bear is swinging out the hippy chick from Dr. Teeth, replacing William Downes and Francis Jones. Imagine the way the Muppets move, the hoppy yet loping feeling they have when they walk, the way the only stiff thing in most of their arms is the wrist, where the wires are. Imagine Fozzy looking at the camera, his mouth wide open in a silent laugh, as he walks with his shoulders, back on the floor at the end of the jam.
Next, the Swedish Chef busts out of the curtain swinging out a chicken from his kitchen. Hatchets fly. Feathers, too, especially after each aerial. "Nanoo! Bork!" He screams as they go into the merry-go-round. As he and chicken do the wide-legged strut-off, imagine his floppy hat and head, nodding back as Kermit and Miss Piggy come out in Al and Willa Mae Fashion, Kermit's long, skinny limbs punching every kick, siwinging around Miss Piggy's head, and suddenly flying into the air, Kermits large mouth agape, for the shake-the-change.
Finally, Animal, now off of the drums, comes swinging out with the old lady muppet I don't know the name of. He does all the Frankie moves, throwing the old lady, who holds her own just as well as Ann Johnson. When she kicks Animal in the butt, he flies 65 feet, like a bag of fur with arms shot out of a cannon. He still makes it back in time for the next swing out, though. Finally, all ends with the group choreography, each muppet falling back onto the floor with comically exagerated panting.
I haven't told Andrew Thigpen about it yet, but I have the idea he's on board.