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WYEP Holiday Hootenannny this Thursday!

14 December 2009

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I started out with a lot of clever openings to this post … and then I decided to look up the exact definition of ‘hootenanny.’  The first definition is exactly what you envision, (n.) “a social gathering or informal concert featuring folk singing and, sometimes, dancing.”  However, an older use of the word hootenanny is [...]

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Serious Swing – Pittstop Lindy Hop v. 9.0

19 November 2009

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If you are a swing dancing fan or have always wanted to try swing dancing – this is the weekend for you. November 20-22, 2009 is the 9th annual PittStop LindyHop – 3 full days of swing dancing your pants off. The Pitt Stop folks have been organzing an annual swing dance weekend here [...]

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Accordion Pool Party in Lawrenceville

9 September 2009

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Image by gadgetgirl via Flickr On Saturday, September 12 from 3-7PM, Leslie Park swimming pool at 4700 Butler St. in Lawrenceville will thrum with activity-and not a drop of water.  The site will host Accordion Pool Party, an ethnic music and dance festival and quirky spectacle of culture and community pride.  The one-day event is a [...]

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The 4th Annual Attack Theatre Dirty Ball

16 April 2009

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Image by carolclarinet via Flickr Attack Theatre is an award winning Pittsburgh based dance/music/video perfomance group. The Dirty Ball is their annual fundraiser that is now in its fourth year. I have not yet attended the Dirty Ball but I can say with certainty that I have heard rave reviews from many people [...]

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Help Break the Guinness World Record for Doing the Twist

29 May 2008

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Peters Township Relay For Life will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Most people dancing the Twist.” The current record is 1,691 was set in England in 2004. Bring your friends, bring your family. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

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The Wild Party is a dance party

21 February 2008

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What used to be the amazing underground dance party Socialism is now back in action as The Viper Soul Club this Saturday night at the Shadow Lounge. Vipers Soul Club presents: THE WILD PARTY 10pm SAT. FEB 23 The Shadow Lounge – smoke-free dance floor! 5972 Baum Blvd (S Highland & Baum) DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning 1960s R&B, Motown [...]

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