Lindy Hop and Joie de Vivre in California by at first but soon lands work on Elliot Orchestra at the elegant the Hollywood screen. A few Sportsman's Lodge. This past years later Dean appears in a film summer the PBDA sponsored that showcases yet another New Swing Camp Catalina (see box, York import, the fabulous page 8), and its success has Whitey's Lindy Hoppers in prompted another camp scheduled Hel/zapoppin'. (co111i1111ed on page R) 1982... Dean Collins, older now but still swinging, is approached by two swing neophytes in an LA INSIDE nightclub. Jonathan Bixby and AN Axe TO GRIND Sylvia Sykes have searched out Judy Martin talks about "That vintage Lindy Dancers to learn Swing Thing" (page3 & 4) directly about the dance which has them so excited. And the rest? SAN'ORA GIBSON' Let's jam ro California to find One of New York's originals Lindy Hop - the Next Generation. (page 5) As your jet circles LA and you CAMP ANO EVENT REVIEWS ponder the confusing megalopo­ Seattle, London, California, lis, remember you have a contact Bristol (page 6. 7, 8, and 15) in the lively Lindy Hop lady from Pasadena, Erin Stevens. During SPOlLIGHt ON tHE the 80's, Erin and dance partner SVGARFOOT STOMPERS Steve Mitchell searched for origi­ The performing group of the nal Lindy Hop dancers, found London Swing Dance Society them in New York in the likes of (page 11) Al Minns and Frankie Manning, and more... and brought home style and moves for weekly Lindy Hop classes. When Steve left for Germany, Erin continued teaching NEWS FLASH Lindy Hop under the auspices of Photo and Illustration the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Contest. Association that she operates with The stakes have been raised in her sister Tami. Guest artists such the photo and illustration con­ as Frankie, Marcus Koch and test. First prize is now a FREE Barbi Kaufer, and Steve conduct WEEK IN HERRANG! (for workshops several times each 1996}, by the kind generosity of A dancer's view of California. (Illustration by Nancy and Wendy Sandburg) year to satisfy swing devotees, Sweden's Rhythm Hot Shots. which number about 350 Lindy Take a wide angle on California board, snowboard, bungee jump, Get those photos and illustra­ dancers throughout the LA area. tions of Lindy and Lindy-related - the Cosmopolitan State. Those bebop, hip-hop, Lindy Hop... wait! The 4th Saturday of each month soft ocean breezes, smog-choked Hold that rolling camera on the events, people, activities in by 8 Erin hosts Club USA Jitterbug MAY for the next and last issue freeways, snowy alpine peaks, Lindy Hop. Swing Party in Pasadena with a farmland and fairyland, rap and 1935 ... Close-up on a slim before the judging starts! live band. If you're fortunate you Judging will be done in closed Bach, glitter and grit. The largest young man's arrival in Holly­ will catch an exhibition of her trees, the oldest trees, no more wood direct from the New York ballot by attendees at the 1995 choreography by the Stepp in' Out Herrang Dance Camp - you trees. The affluence, effluence, Lindy Hop scene. His name is Dancers. The PBDA coordinates bubbling mixture of cultures. So Dean Collins and he dances a don't have to be present to win. big band music the I st and 3rd Send submissions to .P.O. Box many places to go and things to smooth Lindy style well adapted Fridays of the month with the Bill do. Surfs up! Boogie board, sail- to social dancing. He just scrapes 6008, London W2 SZY, UK. ©1995 Dancing Star Productions except where held by author (noted). All rights reserved. No part of this newsletter may be repro­ duced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Editorial Hoppin' Volume 2 Issue 2 Letter From the Editor Dear Reader: dates. We throw it open to you, our readers. First, a goodbye. We note with regret the Should it be eg '30s (apostrophe used to hold departure of Becky Crane as Deputy Editor of the place of what's missing, 19), 30's, or 30s? Hoppin: the newsletter. She offered her energy and tal­ For the first time Hoppin' is planning to ents at a critical juncture in the newsletter's have a birthday celebration! Not our first Publisher and Editor development - she will be much missed. We birthday - there was no time for such tomfool­ ery in the early startup up years. those lean and Deborah Huisken wish her the best in juggling the many demands on her time and talents. hungry years (do you hear violins playing?) If Writers In the last issue we welcomed Steve Carlan you have ideas for how we might celebrate as West Coast USA Advertising Manager. (and oh, by the way, raise some money for Simon Bell. Bob Crease. Richard Dixon, Joe You'll see the results of his and Nancy Hoppin', this non-profit making newsletter) Joseph. Gilly Love. Judy Martin. Nancy Sandburg's efforts in the following pages, hav­ send them along. We'd like to have birthday Sandburg. Porl Smith. Jess Newton. ing brought in much-needed advertising rev­ dance events all over the world or, if we were Additional Contributions enue. Good Work, team! to get really ambitions, simultaneous broad­ A reader suggests we mention Cab casts worldwide of wildly celebrating Lindy Franck Balbin, Richard Dixon. Lorenz Ilg, Calloway's appearance in the movie The 811/es Hoppers, all connected via satellite.... Perfonning World Events. Sarah Reynolds, Brothers, which is where "a lot of us younger In the UK it is planned for Saturday night, Nancy Sandburg, Wendy Sandburg, New York generation" (he wasn't really trying to remind 11 November 1995. Join in, and help us cele­ Swing Dance Society. Gabby Winkle, Jenny me of my age, was he?) first heard of him. If brate! from Sweden. you haven't seen the movie, check it out. Editorial Assistance At our last staff meeting, we had a raging dicusion about the proper designation for Simon Bell, Judy Martin. Valerie Wilson. Photo Editor Chris Batchelor Letters To the Editor Distribution Dear Hoppin'· Radio City Revels, Ca/Jin in the Sky, Gmovie Cm111try Ma11agers: Eva-Maria Schmid, Congratulations on your piece on Mickey Dee. Mm•ie, and Call of the Jitterbug. Gcnnany: Lennan Westerlund, Sweden; No one could dismiss Hoppin'· as being Kaare Dagfinn Strand Lorenz Ilg, Switzerland: Angela Andrew, UK, lightweightl When I opened the last issue, I Fyllingsdalen, Norway Nancy Sandburg. USA. Master: Craig didn't expect lessons in life as well as Lindy' Kaare - I put this question to the Hutchinson, USA; Julie Oram, Porl Smith, Mickey really sounds like some lady, one I Hoppin'·staff and they all said - "when you UK. Commercial: Dance Books Ltd., Books would like to meet. As soomeone who is ofte find out, let us know f(}o!" So how about it, Etc .. UK. Subscription: Freddie Haugan, accused of 'leading' in life as well as on the readers - anyone know a good source for the Norwav· Joe Namesnik. Switzerland: Leslie dance floor, I found Mickey's thoughts on old mol'ies? -Ed. Coombs, Melinda Comeau. Kristen Eberlein. strong women using their 'quiet power' both at Sandra Cameron Dance Studio. .!.J.S.A. home to keep their families together JillQon the Dear Hoppin'· dance tloor to keep their act together really rel­ Great magazine! Submissions: evant. More power to her elbow. Radical Lesley Benjamin Submissions forHoppin' may be sent c/o stuff, this dance thing called Lindy! Brighton, UK Dancing Star Productions. Post Office. Box Sue Milner 6008. London W2 5ZY UK, phone and fax: London, UK Dear Hoppin'· +44 171 221 8331. E-mail: Sue - ifyou want to see more of Mickey Dee. Received a copy of Hoppin' Volume 2 Issue [email protected]. Deadline for editorial check ollf Herriing this summer - she' II /Je I. I read it from cover to cover, and loved the submissions to Volume 2 Issue 3 is 8 May. teaching there (see ad. p. 13). And thanks for article by Mickey Davidson. She sounds 1995. If you want your submission to be the letter - le!ters like yours make doing this amazingly mature and I would love to meet returned, please include a stamped self­ worthwhile. Ed. her! So very warm and compassionate. addressed envelope. We reserve the right to Also liked the article by Tayo Ajibade, a trib­ edit articles for length, clarity. and readability. Dear Hoppin'· ute to Cab Calloway! I used to dance to his This newsletter is a tremendous asset and vehi­ band so often between the time I was "16 and Advertising: cle for the Lindy Hop. I'd like to help you out 21 "1 Also, his sister Blanche's band, and Glen Managa. UK: Rebecca Thomas. +44 171 403 with adertising because I care a lot about the Miller, The Dorsey Brothers, Stan Kenton, and 3982. West Coa.w. USA: Steve Carlan.+ I dance and I like what you're doing with the dozens of others in that Big Band Era. Really 805 964 920 I. Rates available on request - 1nagazine. brought back a lot of memories. Cab could deadline for space reservations for Volume 2 Steve Carlan sing 'Scat' that was fabulous and was a terrific Issue 3 is 25 May 1995. Santa Barbara. CA entertainer. You are doing a wonderful job with your Dear Hoppin'· publication of Hoppin·. Murt Chartrand ©1995 Dancing Star Productions except where indi­ I am a very big fan of Lindy Hop.