Here she is, with all her style and class, dancing with Marcus Koch at Herrang:
We all want to be her when we grow up.
For more on Jean Veloz, click the tag at the bottom.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Jean Veloz, still dancing at age 88
If you've reading my blog for a while, you might remember me mentioning an original LA lindy hopper named Jean Veloz. She's revered as one of the most stylish and most inspirational swing dancers in LA during the early 40's, and she's still out dancing. A couple weeks ago Jean headed out to Herrang, Sweden, to teach and dance at their yearly event.
Here she is, with all her style and class, dancing with Marcus Koch at Herrang:
Here she is, with all her style and class, dancing with Marcus Koch at Herrang:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Happy Independence Day!
Collier's Magazine, June 24th, 1939
Back Cover
I'm off work for the rest of the week, and plan to do some patternmaking/sewing, shoe shopping, and on Sunday I'm celebrating my birthday with friends. Hope you have a safe, happy and relaxing holiday!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Buena Vista Street - Grand Re-Opening!
This post is overdue but fun, so only slight apologies for the delay! ;)
After long anticipation, Disney's California Adventure opened its newly retrofied Buena Vista Street and Carsland on June 15th, and the day before they closed the park for final preparations and a private party for press and employees. To add some fun to the street inspired by Los Angeles in the 1920's & 30's, Chris & I joined some friends in dancing to Dean Mora's Modern Rhythmists. So much fun to be there at the re-opening of Buena Vista Street, dancing to LA's best and most authentic early jazz band!
Chris and I joined dancers from Pasadena Ballroom Dance
After the first band set I changed outfits and got a quick photo with the Red Car Trolley.
After long anticipation, Disney's California Adventure opened its newly retrofied Buena Vista Street and Carsland on June 15th, and the day before they closed the park for final preparations and a private party for press and employees. To add some fun to the street inspired by Los Angeles in the 1920's & 30's, Chris & I joined some friends in dancing to Dean Mora's Modern Rhythmists. So much fun to be there at the re-opening of Buena Vista Street, dancing to LA's best and most authentic early jazz band!
Chip & Dale dancing the Charleston
Dancers en route to California Adventure
Twilight on Buena Vista Street
Chris and I joined dancers from Pasadena Ballroom Dance
and the Hollywood Hotshots for the event
Hollywood Hotshots Minn Vo & Stefanie Klausman performing "Campus Capers"
After the first band set I changed outfits and got a quick photo with the Red Car Trolley.
So neat to see this bit of LA history recreated!
Chip (or is it Dale?) dancing with some visitors.
With Katie, Hollywood Hotshot and fellow FIDM graduate!
Pluto getting down!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Another Maharaja Costume
Since we're talking Majaraja costumes, I thought I'd share one I made for myself a few years ago. (oh, no, I just checked and it was in 2008...that was a long time ago already!!)
The Friday night theme at Camp Hollywood was Maharaja -- Chris wore a tuxedo (inspired by Hal), and I made a "1940's does Arabian Nights" playsuit - you know, like how all the costumes in period movies of the 30's & 40's look more like contemporary fashions with only a slight nod to the past. That's what I was going for.
Again, this is a rayon fabric for good swish. The skirt is a long panel that's gathered with box pleats into the waistband, and I put butterfly sleeves on the top for ease of movement.
These photos are from the Amateur Balboa contest - we got first place that year. It was also probably the best hair day of my entire life, and I like to think that had a little to do with winning. ;)
The Friday night theme at Camp Hollywood was Maharaja -- Chris wore a tuxedo (inspired by Hal), and I made a "1940's does Arabian Nights" playsuit - you know, like how all the costumes in period movies of the 30's & 40's look more like contemporary fashions with only a slight nod to the past. That's what I was going for.
Again, this is a rayon fabric for good swish. The skirt is a long panel that's gathered with box pleats into the waistband, and I put butterfly sleeves on the top for ease of movement.
These photos are from the Amateur Balboa contest - we got first place that year. It was also probably the best hair day of my entire life, and I like to think that had a little to do with winning. ;)
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