Jazz Babies Podcast

The Jazz Babies - Chris n' Lou
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The Jazz Babies Podcast is about the Seattle dance scene (and beyond). Chris and Lou co-hosts, both started dancing post pandemic. We interview dancers of all experience levels with their newcomer point of view. We interview a wide range of dancers, focusing on people we hold community with in the Seattle Swing Dance scene.

  1. 11/30/2023

    Jovon Miller: I Need a Problem

    Jovon Miller joins the Jazz Babies to talk about his journey from clarinet player to tap dancer. We learn about his passion for teaching, and his current class/passion 'Anyone Can Tap.' Keep an eye out for Jovon's iLindy class, coming soon!!

    1h 19m

  2. 11/16/2023

    Ariel Goh: Stayed for the Butts

    Ariel Goh joins the Jazz Babies to talk about her dance history from Swing Kids to Rocketeers. We also chat about the importance of staying grounded, and a dance event in a Polish salt mine.

    49 min

  3. 11/09/2023

    Ally Gale & Mel Khaw: Practice, Practice, Practice

    This week we have the unstoppable dynamic duo, Ally Gale and Mel Khaw! We chat about our love of practice and loving the process, conflicted feelings around choreo vs improv in comps, dance fashion, and why Ally does not poo.

    1 hr

  4. 11/02/2023

    Levi Nelson: My Dancing will Haunt Your Dreams

    This week Jazz Babies transforms into the Full Suit Podcast to talk fine clothes and fashion history with Levi Nelson. We shortly deviate from the fashion discussion to explore how Levi brings so much emotion into his dancing, getting angry inspired, and of course about brining the JUICE. Levi also announces their new new practice group the The Phrase Traders starting this this month! https://www.facebook.com/groups/phrasetraders/

    1h 3m

  5. 10/26/2023

    Justin Noh: Joy, Envy, and Counterbalance

    Say Yes to Noh, Justin Noh joins us for the podcast this week!!! We chat about his downtown Disney dance story, navigating envy & competitions, and we tease a SECRET SEATTLE SOLO JAZZ PROJECT!

    48 min
  6. Herrang Library Talks

    10/19/2023

    Herrang Library Talks

    Nearly every evening Herrang hosts educational "Library Talks", consisting of presentations and discussions from dancers, musicians, and jazz historians. In this episode you'll be listening to a few excerpts from those talks. In order of appearance: Yana Samanyantz, the DJ boss, clarifying the "no-no list" and the Herrang DJ philosophy. Maka talking about swing and R&B shuffle rhythms and playing Night & Day by Earl Bostic and Sant Andreu Jazz Band & Joan Chamorro ft. Magali Datzira. Bobby White's presentation on the Harvest Moon Ball throughout the century. Marie N'diaye discussing CVFC and the Lindy Hop "community". Brea Michele gives her presentation titled, "Justice or Just Steps" Overcoming Jim Crow in Lindy Hop. And then discussing black face in vintage clips. An interview with Denise Harris Minns, the daughter of Al Minns.

    38 min

  7. 10/12/2023

    Bailey Keefe: Can You Swingout to Taylor Swift?

    It's your friend and mine, Bailey Keefe!!! The chatty trio talk about the Corvallis scene, Chris and Bailey's LindyBout 1st place mix & match competition, and feeling confident in a jumpsuit!

    41 min

  8. 10/05/2023

    Lily Cory: If it's Shared its Culture

    Holy Moly it's Lily Cory! Prepare to bless your ears with all the goody goodness that Lily has to share. We cover topics such as dance values, thoughts on leading and follow, solo jams, mentorship, bandwidth & burnout, and the challenges running safety team.

    1h 13m
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The Jazz Babies Podcast is about the Seattle dance scene (and beyond). Chris and Lou co-hosts, both started dancing post pandemic. We interview dancers of all experience levels with their newcomer point of view. We interview a wide range of dancers, focusing on people we hold community with in the Seattle Swing Dance scene.

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  • Creator
    The Jazz Babies - Chris n' Lou
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    25
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    Explicit
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