Give Hope a Chance: The 2011 24hr Cancer Dance-A-Thon
Posted By: Shani Brown | General | Aug 23, 2011
24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon 2011
Orange County’s 7th Annual 24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon returns this November 12th-13th
What better way to support a good cause than by doing something you love , dancing! Â And this November, swing dancers have a chance to give back to their community by participating in a 24 hour swing dance with live music, amazing DJs, performances, contests, and more. Â At the end of the 24 hours, the City of Hope Hospital is handed one of those cool huge checks, for cancer research and treatment. Â Join us at the 24Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon for a good time and great cause.
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Follow Atomic Ballroom on Facebook & Twitter
Posted By: Shani Brown | General | Aug 16, 2011
Social Network to Get the Latest Updates
Want to know about the next Atomic Ballroom workshop? Â Forget the name of a step in class and need to ask an instructor? Â Want to show your family photos and video of your student performance?
Aside from the Atomic Ballroom website, you can use the latest social networks: Facebook, Twitter and AIM, to keep in touch with the Atomic Family. Â Many of these programs can be accessed online or sent directly to your cell phone or tablet application.
Get the latest updates, news, special event notices and more in real time!
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A Secret Affair with West Coast Swing Dancing
Posted By: Shani Brown | West Coast Swing | Aug 02, 2011
West Coast Swing
WCS Dance Has it ALL!
West Coast Swing is truly a dance all ages can enjoy, whether you’re stepping to some steady classic rock with a long time partner, getting groovy with a slow and sexy blues number, or in the mood to ramp it up with a quick pop tune.  This is one of the most versatile social dances in the US.
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ATOMIC Ballroom Represents at Camp Hollywood 2011
Posted By: Shani Brown | Swing Dancing | Jul 27, 2011
Camp Hollywood 2011
Atomic Ballroom dancers took home numerous medals at one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world. Â The 15th Annual Camp Hollywood and National Jitterbug Championships offers classes and competitions in Lindyhop, Shag, and Balboa. Â Our Atomic Family of instructors, regular dancers, and teams made a strong presence – be sure to check out the team and showcase videos below. Â We would like to acknowledge the following winners:
I’m a Little Bit Country
Posted By: Shani Brown | Country Dancing | Jul 26, 2011
Country Swing Dancing
This Ain’t Ya Mama’s County Two-Step and Western Swing
This Lindy Hopper loves anything that swings, but secretly I’m a little bit country. Â Yes – I love Bluegrass, Country Western Swing, Country Rock, Folk, Polkas and the sound of a steel guitar. Â I also love to dance to this music.
This cowgirl throws on a nice pair of jeans and cowboy boots for a night of country two-step, western swing and line dancing. Â And these dances aren’t just for the honky-tonk anymore – country swing dances have moved out of the bars and into the ballrooms for those looking for a challenging dance sport. Â Think West Coast Swing with country flare.
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National Dance Day Part 2 of 2: Join The Celebration!
Posted By: Shani Brown | Dance Fitness and Health | Jul 19, 2011
Just under two weeks until the SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL DANCE DAY! Â Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator and judge of FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance and founder of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, joined with the Larry King Cardiac Foundation to establish the Dance 4 Your Life initiative to promote dance as a daily part of an active, healthy lifestyle. Â And last year, Congress recognized the last Saturday in July as NATIONAL DANCE DAY to encourage the nation, young and old, to move!
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