It's a once in a lifetime event - A Tribute to The Groovie Movie! Starring the original members of the cast, who will share their favorite steps and stories of the filming of The Groovie Movie and life as a jitterbug during the original swing era. Don't miss your chance to meet these stars who have inspired thousands to swing! It's a Hilary Al...exander and Rusty Frank co-production!
When: Sunday, Oct 17th, 2010
Where: The historic Wilshire Ebell
What: Classes to learn moves & stylings from The Groovie Movie, followed by a viewing of the film and panel discussion with our special Groovie Movie stars, then an elegant banquet dinner, then dance with a rare performance by The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra!
The Groovie Movie, a Pete Smith short released in 1944, is a satyrical look at the "jitterbug" that was sweeping the nation, featuring dancers Arthur Walsh, Jean Phelps (now Veloz), Lennie Smith, Kay Vaughn Smith, Irene Thomas, and Chuck Saggau. It begins with a comparison of Lindy Hop and classic jitterbug moves to dances of old, followed by a wild and crazy demonstration by our dancers to Count Basie's One O'Clock Jump. This film was rediscovered in the mid-90s and used as a blueprint for modern swing dancing, and is considered one of the most influential Lindy Hop film clips of all time.
A Tribute to the Groovie Movie
Sunday, October 17, 2010
http://grooviemovietribute.com
It's a once in a lifetime event - A Tribute to The Groovie Movie! Starring the original members of the cast, who will share their favorite steps and stories of the filming of The Groovie Movie and life as a jitterbug during the original swing era. Don't miss your chance to meet these stars who have inspired thousands to swing! It's a Hilary Al...exander and Rusty Frank co-production!
When: Sunday, Oct 17th, 2010 Where: The historic Wilshire Ebell What: Classes to learn moves & stylings from The Groovie Movie, followed by a viewing of the film and panel discussion with our special Groovie Movie stars, then an elegant banquet dinner, then dance with a rare performance by The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra!
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The Groovie Movie, a Pete Smith short released in 1944, is a satyrical look at the "jitterbug" that was sweeping the nation, featuring dancers Arthur Walsh, Jean Phelps (now Veloz), Lennie Smith, Kay Vaughn Smith, Irene Thomas, and Chuck Saggau. It begins with a comparison of Lindy Hop and classic jitterbug moves to dances of old, followed by a wild and crazy demonstration by our dancers to Count Basie's One O'Clock Jump. This film was rediscovered in the mid-90s and used as a blueprint for modern swing dancing, and is considered one of the most influential Lindy Hop film clips of all time.
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