Swungover*

This is part of a new series, Random Research, where I showcase findings in research that are really interesting, but don’t have a home in any of the articles. (I’m also happy to post research others have discovered that they want to share.) This one comes from the Long Beach Sun, April 1, 1938. Its…

Venmo: @bobbyswungover Paypal.me/bobbywhite3 Happy birthday to the Savoy Ballroom, which opened its doors March 12, 1926. Here’s a little online exhibit to commemorate it. This is part of a special Savoy 100th collection including an Integrated Rhythm Podcast Episode (where we discuss the deeper social and racial world of the Savoy) coming soon. The Beginning…

Just in time to have missed the holidays! We have decided it’s finally time to do some merch, thanks to the encouragement of some loved ones and fellow dancers. Here’s what to know! What do you got? Currently we have T-shirts & hoodies in three designs: “Swungover,” minimalist design (right), our “Swungover + definition” design…

Venom: @bobbyswungover Paypal: paypal.me/bobbywhite3 The dance we know of as “Balboa” today is actually a combination of dances original dancers called “Balboa-Swing”/”Bal-Swing,” and “Swing-Bal.” Enjoy this down-and-dirty explanation of the two dances coming together and explains why the modern scene calls it simply “Balboa,” which of course over-simplifies some for the sake of grasping the…

Venmo: @bobbywsungover PayPal: paypal.me/bobbywhite3 Here are the (experimental) first two episodes of a new project I’m doing, called Clipsession. (As in, obsession, but with clips. Also, a session of watching clips.) “But Bobby,” you’re saying, “You already have so many projects that we get, like, one update per project a decade. Why start another?” Well,…