Sixth grade, I was given the gift of the best teacher that I had in my life. He was an artist. His works are displayed in reputable museums. I really don’t remember much about academia in the brief semester that he taught that year. But the revolutionary approach he had changed my life. Mr. B [...]

Hal Takier(1917 – 2012) In the late hours of January 9, 2012, Hal Takier – a legendary swing and balboa master – passed away in his Orange County, California home after several days of declining health.  He was an avid Jitterbugger and Balboa dancer for over 75 years and would have been 95 this February!! For [...]

Ring in the New Year and Keep Your Resolutions with Atomic Ballroom Enjoy a ‘Very Vintage New Years’ and ‘Lindy Resolution Workshop’ in Irvine or head to Atomic Placentia for a West Coast Swing Workshop and New Years Eve  Party… The end of 2011 draws nigh which means it’s time for firecrackers, noise makers, confetti, [...]

Seasons Greetings from the Atomic Family! Merry Yule!  Happy Hanukkah!  Feliz Navidad!  And a very Merry Christmas! The Winter Holidays are upon us – the Solstice has come and gone, Hanukkah began this evening and Christmas is just a few days away.  We at the Atomic Family hope you and yours are having a wonderfully retro [...]

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving 2011! As we all gear up for long drives to family dinners, food comas, football games and Black Friday Shopping, we at Atomic Ballroom want to show our thanks for a wonderful year of dancing!  I, personally, am thankful for such a wonderful community of dancers, DJs [...]

Thank you to all of the participants and donors for raising nearly $125,000 for cancer research and treatment by the City of Hope Hospital. We had such fun with everyone at the 24Hr Fitness Ultra Sport in Irvine – we even made the local news!!  Find out what went on this year, who raised the most [...]