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Why pickpocketing just foreign?
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Racetrack, on the recent Beijing tourist thread, gave this sound advice: QuoteStill, keep your big city street smarts on anyway. Be especially careful of pickpockets - especially on the subway. (Inside pockets (as inside as possible) are especially...
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Julia's Eyes in the Mirror Thread
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As some of you know, I'm finishing up my first young adult fiction novel, Eyes in the Mirror, to be published by Sourcebooks, Inc next July. A number of people have asked for updates, and I figured I would rather have a thread going that I can update...
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Frim Fram July 29
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Hi, I'm going to be at Frim Fram tomorrow night (July 29th). I've not been there in a VERY long time, but I used to know how to dance fairly well back in the day, so if you happen to see me sitting there looking kind of lost, please come say hi. I...
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5th Saturday Dance @ Broom Factory Blues
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
3500 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
A swinging Baltimore blues dance with a whole lot of soul. DJ Rayned Wiles and friends Fifth Saturdays 3500 Boston Street Baltimore, MD 21224 Large, lighted parking lot. Next dance: July 31 Learn the Madison at 9:30 p.m. Dancing at 10 p.m.
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Dancing in Beijing
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Hi Yehoodi! I'm visiting Beijing the coming week for a conference at Tsinghua University, and wonder if anyone knows of any nice places where I could lindy hop. I found Swing Beijing that has a social dance on Monday, and that is not too far away from...
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Search for better practice
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I'm fairly new to Lindy. I'm taking a Lindy 1 class again. I would love to take day classes, if possible, but haven't found any. Night time classes are not the best for me, since I am already tired by the time the classes start. I can tell that it's...
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Swingtime Big Band at Carl Schultz Park
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
E 86th St & East End Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
We perform Wednesday evening, July 28 at 7:00pm at the lovely Carl Schurz Park on the far East side of Manhattan, where we will make our debut on their Summer Sounds concert series. The main entrance to the park is at 86th Street at East End Avenue...
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Fun and Fancy Footwork with Akemi & Terry Next Wednesday!!
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Hi, me (Akemi) and Terry had a great time teaching the Fun and Fancy Footwork Variation class at Frim Fram the other night. It was so much fun that we decided to continue the same series in the month of August at my dance studio. Come join us! We will...
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Comic Con 2010
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So fellow entertainment nerds . . . What was announced this weekend that got you excited or peeked your interest? . . . Joss Whedon to direct the Avengers? and recasting of Bruce Banner? A reboot of Disney's the Haunted Mansion, but directed by...
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MIDSUMMER DANCE PARTY
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
246 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA
COLUMBUS 72 PRESENTS
MIDSUMMER DANCE PARTY
For Singles 40+ plus WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th,2010
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Dance goes until 11:00 PM
COLUMBUS 72 "Beautiful Upper West Side Nightclub"
246 Columbus...
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George Gee and Dance Competition at YSBD!
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
412 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
Dancing to the swingingest band in the world, George Gee and his orchestra! from 9 pm - midnight. Special treat: Strictly Lindy dance competition with incredible prizes to be announced soon! Prelims at 9:00 pm. Finals at 11. 3 rooms/2 Bands - Swing /...
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George Gee free concert at Waterside Plaza
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Waterside Management Office, New York, NY 10010, USA
7-9PM July 28 George Gee Swing Orchestra: Rollickin’ roadhouse boogie is the heart and soul of this electrifying 10-piece ensemble. George’s world-class cats let loose and really blow – resulting in stunning, high-energy rockin’ grooves. And the...
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Knoxville Lindy Exchange 10!
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Friday, October 15, 2010–Sunday, October 17, 2010
1600 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
KLX is back for our 10th year! Come join us this year for our Homecoming!
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BluesKool5 Classes: Lucky & Eden - Savoy Ballroom Blues 3/3
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave (between 35th & 36th Sts) Pay ahead for entire 3-Week Series: $45 ($15 per class) Drop-in Rate: $17 per class SAVOY STYLE BALLROOMING & MODERN DYNAMIC BLUES Class Description: Blues Ballrooming Ballrooming Is the modern...
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BluesKool5 Classes: Lucky & Eden - Savoy Ballroom Blues 2/3
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave (between 35th & 36th Sts) Pay ahead for entire 3-Week Series: $45 ($15 per class) Drop-in Rate: $17 per class SAVOY STYLE BALLROOMING & MODERN DYNAMIC BLUES Class Description: Blues Ballrooming Ballrooming Is the modern...
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BluesKool5 Classes: Lucky & Eden - Savoy Ballroom Blues 1/3
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Pay ahead for entire 3-Week Series: $45 ($15 per class) Drop-in Rate: $17 per class SAVOY STYLE BALLROOMING & MODERN DYNAMIC BLUES Class Description: Blues Ballrooming Ballrooming Is the modern interpretation for the slow dancing done at the savoy...
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FREE Lesson+Live Band!! Forrestal Village
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Seems noone's posted about this GREAT event yet. IT'S FREE!!!! Lesson and LIVE BAND!! There's just one night left for this summer... come on down! What: Princeton Forrestal Village Swing Dance event! When: Tues, Nov 27th from 7-10pm Lesson: 7-8 pm with...
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Sunday Swing in Astoria
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
29-19 24th Ave, Queens, NY 11105, USA
Last week I stumbled across a swing band at the Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria. There was a dance lesson given by Sol Dance Center. The Beer Hall's calendar does not confirm, but the dance studio just told me they are scheduled to teach again, and...
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Camp Balboa Seattle
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Friday, September 3, 2010–Monday, September 6, 2010
915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Have you signed up yet? What are you waiting for? The price break is almost over!! Camp Balboa Seattle Weekend Pass
This includes 3 Days of track classes and 3 Nights of dancing!
Price Break Before August 1st - $149 Price Break...
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Street Sale- Swing Dresses & More!
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Sunday, July 25 9:30am - 2:00pm Bedford Ave, Williamsburg Brooklyn L to Bedford Hi, Some dancers are having a come eat homemade cookies and buy our stuff sale. Mostly clothes, including vintage and swing dresses. We'll be on Bedford, somewhere between...
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