Lanterman Ukulele Rendezvous - An Experiment in Event Non-management
On Sunday, May 29th 2011, we will premiere what I hope will be the first of many "Lanterman Summer Whites Picnic and Ukulele Rendezvous" annual events.
This event is a bit of a departure for me. My previous productions have been characterized by structure, scheduling and organization. A certain amount of latitude was provided for creative people to be creative, but we always knew whose job it was to do what, when. That is not the case here. This event is deliberately unstructured, and is intended to be more like a party - where the guests are not passive observers but ARE the show.
Dancing - 1899 Dance Manual by Marguerite Wilson
This is a very nice compilation from the end of the Victorian period, which provides some choreographies for many of the most popular figure dances.
Drupal Basics - Computers in Libraries Presentation
Southern California Vintage Dance Facebook Groups
The following are some suggested Facebook groups you can join to stay better connected to the particular sorts of historical dance that interest you.
Speaking at Computers in Libraries 2011
Useful Waltz Tunes for a Beginners' Dance Class
In presenting a waltz class, it's often difficult to know what to play. A waltz recording for a class, especially a beginners' class, needs a few basic attributes.
- A clear, unambiguous beat -- especially a nice strong downbeat. Your beginners shouldn't have to search for the beat.
- A stable tempo without a lot of changes. I am not a devotee of the ballroom dance "Strict tempo" mindset, but your beginner students really need something reliable.
- A moderate tempo. With beginners, you don't want a crazy fast tempo.
Video of the Jane Austen Evening
The Jane Austen Evening, January 22nd 2011 in Pasadena, California.
Edwardian Farm Reality Show
