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Sharon Davis Blog & Scrapbook
http://www.sharondavis.com.au/wordpress/
A blog and scrapbook about swing dancing, jazz music, burlesque, and other such things, in history and today.
Recent Posts
Savoy Ballroom Timeline
1912: A jazz orchestra organized by James Reese Europe plays at Carnegie Hall 1913: Darktown Follies at Lafayette Theater (”Beginning” of Harlem nightlife) 1919: 369th Regiment parades up Fifth Avenue to Harlem after WWI 1920: National Pr...
Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
Is all burlesque the same? Burlesque takes many different manifestations, as varied and unique as the many individuals who strut the burlesque stage. Burlesque is not a danceform that you need to conform to, but a danceform that moulds to your ind...
1942: Jitterbug Jumps From Low To High
The 12 October 1942 edition of the New York Times (page 13) gives us this little gem, an article about the New York Society of Teachers of Dancing finally accepting jitterbug - in a modified form - into the world of ballroom dance. This is the beginn...
1939: Doctor Advises Jitterbugs to Train
A short article I found in the New York Times, 25 January 1939 edition (page 18). Advises Jitterbugs to Train Jitterbugs should train in the same way that athletes do, or face the prospect of thick ankles, broken, maladjusted feet and exhausted nerv...
Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
What exactly is burlesque? Burlesque is the hottest trend in town, a type of performance bringing together a sizzling dance style with elaborate vintage costumes, cool retro tunes and a lot of sassy fun! Burlesque as an entertainment artform evolv...
