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22 March 22, 2011

The Fabulous Ms. Norma Miller

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-03-22T10:00:50-07:00March 22nd, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

I just came across this interview with Norma Miller that I absolutely had to share with you. This interview is from the AARP’s show “My [...]

18 March 18, 2011

Who’s Yehoodi?

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-03-22T07:44:48-07:00March 18th, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

We are! Yehoodi is a top notch website and forum dedicated to all things swing, Lindy Hop, and jazz. So the real question [...]

11 March 11, 2011

“Swing Kids” Part 2 of 2: The Real Swing Kids

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-03-17T16:38:39-07:00March 11th, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

So you watched “Swing Kids” (and if you didn’t, stop reading this blog and go do it now) and now you’re wondering about [...]

8 March 8, 2011

“Swing Kids” Part 1 of 2: The Movie

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-03-17T16:39:13-07:00March 8th, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

As a Lindy Hopper who started dancing in the mid-90s there are a few modern films that really influenced me and “Swing Kids” [...]

25 February 25, 2011

I’m in a New Orleans State of Mind

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-03-11T10:17:10-08:00February 25th, 2011|Dance Camps|0 Comments

I’m in a New Orleans State of Mind today. My body may be in SoCal but my brain is on Bourbon Street. This [...]

22 February 22, 2011

My Dance Inspiration

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-02-22T09:42:11-08:00February 22nd, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

As we countdown to Inspiration Weekend, I’ve been thinking about what inspires me to dance. I remember the first time I saw Frankie [...]

18 February 18, 2011

Get Inspired to Dance at Inspiration Weekend 2011

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-02-18T09:37:29-08:00February 18th, 2011|Dance Camps|0 Comments

What inspires you to dance? Come out to Orange County for Inspiration Weekend 2011 on March 4, 5, and 6 (affectionately called I-Dub) [...]

15 February 15, 2011

New Date for the 24 Hour Cancer-Dance-a-thon

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-02-15T16:41:07-08:00February 15th, 2011|Dance-a-thon|0 Comments

March has just opened up a bit for swing dancers in Orange County. This year, the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon will be taking [...]

19 January 19, 2011

Dax & Sarah on Live to Dance TONIGHT!

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2011-01-20T00:26:00-08:00January 19th, 2011|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

Just a reminder to tune in tonight to support SoCal's own Dax Hock and Sarah Breck as they compete in the semi-finals on Live to [...]

24 September 24, 2010

Bomb’s Away! Lindy Bomb Your World

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2010-09-24T02:20:38-07:00September 24th, 2010|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Lindy Hopper! Lindy Bombing simply means to swing dance at a venue [...]

1 June 1, 2010

Lindy Shopper: Advanced Course in Shoes

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2023-11-06T11:59:53-08:00June 1st, 2010|Fashion|0 Comments

I can’t think of an article of clothing more important to a swing dancer than the shoes he or she wears. Shoes are at the [...]

25 May 25, 2010

Lindy Hopping into Tango

By ATOMIC Ballroom|2010-05-25T13:56:45-07:00May 25th, 2010|Tango Dancing|0 Comments

Shesha emailed me one Saturday afternoon a couple of weeks back and reminded me that ATOMIC’s first Midnight Milonga was taking place that night and wouldn’t [...]

27 April 27, 2010

16 Amazing Dance Photos

By Kyle Smith|2010-04-27T20:30:29-07:00April 27th, 2010|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

I was perusing Facebook(this is me), as I do during the day, and I stumbled upon some photos of my good friend Mia [...]

20 January 20, 2010

7 Lindy Hop Songs for the New Year

By Kyle Smith|2010-01-24T00:19:14-08:00January 20th, 2010|Music|0 Comments

Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

Now to some of you more "seasoned" dancers out there, this list might sound a little outdated. Even I could agree to that, however, I am finding that more and more people haven't heard some of the classic songs that were apart of the swing resurgence some 14 years ago. No, I'm not talking neo-swing, I'm talking classic big band swing. So I have put together a list of songs that I think you should either hear for the first time, or sit down and get reacquainted with. In no particular order:

7 January 7, 2010

Top 10 Reasons why you should join Swing Pre-Team

By Shesha Marvin|2010-01-24T00:21:42-08:00January 7th, 2010|Swing Dancing|0 Comments

10. The team experience helps you push your dancing to a higher level. Many of the swing dancers you enjoy watching today are or were once members of a dance team. 9. Be coached rather than taught. If you want to be a good dancer you have to take personal responsibility for your training. James is your coach; he will push you and give you the tools to progress using your own super powers. 8. Get a taste of performing. At the end of the 6 week series you will have the opportunity to perform your audition routine in front of your peers.

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5 December 5, 2009

ATOMIC Kids dance in Parade

By Shesha Marvin|2010-01-24T00:22:15-08:00December 5th, 2009|Swing Dancing, General|0 Comments

Young Lindy Hoppers Luc and Kimmery dance in a parade for Watersafe Swim School See the video by clicking here ATOMIC Ballroom lindy hoppers Luc (age 14) and Kimmery (Age 12) danced in a parade in Seal Beach, CA last night. The parade was hosted by the city of Seal Beach. Ginny Ferguson, another ATOMIC Ballroom swing and salsa dancer, organized Luc and Kimmery to bring attention to her Watersafe swim school based in Fountain Valley, CA. This was the 22nd time that Watersafe Swim School has marched in that parade. Ginny is the founder of NOVA and is the creator of the widely used Smart Fish Method. Dancers Luc, Kimmery, and Ginny are all students of Shesha Marvin, a professional swing dance teacher and president of the OC Swing Dance Club and owner of ATOMIC Ballroom. As a side note, Ginny is the personal swim teacher of Shesha and Nikki's baby girl, Anjali. So, if you see the Kids or Ginny out dancing be sure to throw a high five their way.