tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72780976536646455222024-03-18T20:14:05.553-07:00Nathan BughNow at www.jazzasmovement.comNathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-50102593595045917502013-01-08T13:20:00.002-08:002013-02-04T12:52:53.848-08:00MOVING WEBSITE!<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Nathan is moving to</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://www.jazzasmovement.com/">www.jazzasmovement.com</a> </span> !<br />
This blog will remain to redirect people, and as an archive.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-89544839708750250742013-01-08T00:16:00.002-08:002013-01-08T13:20:48.014-08:00MOVING WEBSITE!Nathan is moving to <a href="http://www.jazzasmovement.com/">www.jazzasmovement.com</a> !<br />
This blog will remain to redirect people, and as an archive.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-87478079868883205932012-10-04T10:14:00.002-07:002012-10-04T12:09:45.992-07:00Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-86424372790441542202012-10-04T10:11:00.000-07:002012-10-04T10:11:42.469-07:00SEATTLEGreat fun teaching classes, working with Jenna, and performing with Bluesy Floozies; thanks! Josh, thanks for the steps!Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-20534083408034602572012-10-04T10:08:00.004-07:002012-10-04T12:08:01.140-07:00Swing Out New Hampshire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hard work, and fun, in the sun--on the easy streets, with Giselle and the Smoking Time Jazz Band.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-62894219528737743612012-06-01T19:46:00.001-07:002012-07-02T20:44:39.436-07:00SHOUT AND FEEL IT!Silvia knows how to throw a party! Rain or shine, earthquake or no-earthquake! I hope to be back in Italy soon. Thank you to everyone involved.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-62540306401003628192012-06-01T19:44:00.000-07:002012-06-01T19:50:16.613-07:00ALHC IN CHICAGOWow! Great job revitalizing this event! Attendance was up from two years ago--the last time I was able to go. I enjoyed the students and competition entries and picked up some great steps from Chester Whitmore. ALHC would make a great first contest for anyone living in the midwest who wants to "cut their teeth." And in the future, it may again draw big-ticket competitors, as it is off to a great start in the windy city.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-85455192161080238922012-06-01T19:42:00.000-07:002012-06-01T19:42:55.099-07:00Swing FX at UPACMy good friends Evita Arce and Michael Jagger, and Swing FX company members, and I presented several pieces at UPAC's Festival of Dance. We performed new work by Michael and Evita, Ryan Francoise, and myself, and we shared the stage with fabulous New York City Ballet soloists.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-6918460012620783722012-06-01T19:39:00.000-07:002012-06-01T19:48:34.262-07:00Dance Flurry 2012The Dance Flurry was the best in recent memory. Giselle and I joined Peter Davis, and other band-leaders, in teaching vernacular jazz to hundreds of happy Flurriers. You should consider Flurry if: You live in the North East; or if you are interested in other dance styles in addition to Swing, such as Contra, Salsa, Balkan; or if you like to dance and play traditional music.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-28108213972537052012-01-27T10:20:00.000-08:002012-07-05T07:41:19.871-07:00FollowlogieFollowlogie was awesome! I enjoyed assisting Annie Trudeau in class and trading tap steps with Adam and Mr Pedroza.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-15845068318969181732012-01-27T10:08:00.001-08:002012-01-27T10:09:34.239-08:00Lone Star ChampionshipsBravo, Lone Star team. I think this year, what I enjoyed most was playing in the late night band--an official jam session managed by Falty and Freddy of Seattle. Great idea!Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-18254910954997681982012-01-27T10:04:00.001-08:002012-07-25T14:17:44.182-07:00Lindy FocusClearly the most important US camp (more than a weekend), for the time being, Lindy Focus continues to grow. Will Sweden continue to be the world's Mecca of Lindy Hop, twice a year? Or will Lindy Focus become the new tent post of Lindy, between Herrangs!? Only time will tell.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-8765037021649286642012-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:002012-01-27T10:04:13.541-08:00BaltimoreIt was a blast, bumpin in Baltimore. Great music jam! Thanks Dorry and Sommer for having me.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-4260962282538752362012-01-27T10:01:00.000-08:002012-01-27T10:03:17.720-08:00CatalinaI still can't get over the Catalina Swing Dance Festival. Location, location, location. An event on an island paradise, a place where you can actually travel back in time to the jazz age!? All live music. If this event doesn't double in size next year, something is wrong with the universe.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-66987736055482765982012-01-27T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-27T10:01:13.902-08:00Atlanta Varsity ShowdownThis was my first time at AVS, and I loved it! Great, super fun event.Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-16638617572952272392012-01-27T09:59:00.000-08:002012-01-27T10:00:29.572-08:00Ultimate Lindy Hop ShowdownI was proud to advance to the slow finals again! 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In the Champion's Strictly, in particular, after reviewing the contest footage, I absolutely believe in every moment of our dancing. That isn't to say that we can't improve. I am looking forward to the maturation of the style we are working on, and I'm hopeful that there will be room for it in the future of the Lindy community. Check out the Strictly contest on Youtube; I am wearing a brimmed hat: <a href="http://youtu.be/fcNJ7Ky4yFM">Song 1</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/7D7ENnaQ6Vc">Song 2</a>Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-12027828943497715132011-08-25T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-25T07:07:37.384-07:00Saratoga Races<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJwMxE3dCoKAf6hu-EZud6cqxJnYGiDNfDd2WTadTy7Byxk8TfM3TQFyUqhtUFPkb0PRq6F_FYqjT-yVB_G2Ik5KnjnhzoZRpcWq4tGXO0oGvQKGWKKOvipSs20PozaNxLpw_BUTz9toH/s1600/339663_2134693919496_1010509008_32432996_2020151_o.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJwMxE3dCoKAf6hu-EZud6cqxJnYGiDNfDd2WTadTy7Byxk8TfM3TQFyUqhtUFPkb0PRq6F_FYqjT-yVB_G2Ik5KnjnhzoZRpcWq4tGXO0oGvQKGWKKOvipSs20PozaNxLpw_BUTz9toH/s320/339663_2134693919496_1010509008_32432996_2020151_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644794841419220434" /></a>
<br />It's race season in Saratoga Springs, and that means that Chance Bushman and Giselle Anguizola are shredding carpet with Reggie's Red Hot Feet Warmers. It also means that I get to sub for them one weekend! I had a great time, as always, and enjoyed dancing with Dominique Blouin from Quebec City, Quebec. This year, in addition to dancing and tapping, I also played rhythm on two songs, while we waited to meet up with Peter Davis--the band's actual banjoist. What a thrill!Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-4284110157654982302011-08-08T00:39:00.000-07:002011-08-08T22:03:35.415-07:00PS21<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOARomha9WINRm4xcCIlu-rfLrlukWw_XNlptajq8gPyRdFM63SPBkDm_HBWcEvzOPVT7RlpgnhRA2NOFaVs5tdm6zECNTF_uSmqExgziQTKlxvd4aknggALfZuuxA_t5ktKDDQ5uPZpww/s1600/47460_435299054109_25976789109_4839156_781475_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOARomha9WINRm4xcCIlu-rfLrlukWw_XNlptajq8gPyRdFM63SPBkDm_HBWcEvzOPVT7RlpgnhRA2NOFaVs5tdm6zECNTF_uSmqExgziQTKlxvd4aknggALfZuuxA_t5ktKDDQ5uPZpww/s400/47460_435299054109_25976789109_4839156_781475_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638392293004002770" /></a>
<br />The Vanaver Caravan has completed their residency at PS21 - Public Space 21. The workshop classes were very well received, and the Saturday show was among the best I have participated in. We had several "heavy hitters" in the cast, including Joel Hannah, the Irish dancing star and former "Riverdance" cast-member. We also benefitted from decent technical resources, remarkable for a tent-type stage, with lighting specials and plenty of sound capabilities. We performed the "Earthbeat" program, which celebrates percussive dances from around the world. To find out more, click the Vanaver Caravan link in the right-hand column. Also, big thanks to Emily Vanston, my partner for the classes and in the swing performance piece! <span style="font-style:italic;"> (The featured image is actually from the Caravan's residency at Jacob's Pillow; it is a photo of Fode Sissoko and myself.)</span>Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7278097653664645522.post-5652535168879225622011-08-03T00:38:00.000-07:002011-08-08T00:39:24.626-07:00Saint Louis Tap Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SijSpL66glwISK07vMt5sHItIiRn5h1nJN9BLVlLyQQNaBu6iXEBP7dR3NlNzWNzeNS-FqxtXs64TYTpidL4sB4c3inF5A6gZJCX9mykUDdE0LJWrRNnwM40nlvmuq8ZDMj4CTC9uu5E/s1600/284090_10100806324061933_2220771_65318997_2833771_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SijSpL66glwISK07vMt5sHItIiRn5h1nJN9BLVlLyQQNaBu6iXEBP7dR3NlNzWNzeNS-FqxtXs64TYTpidL4sB4c3inF5A6gZJCX9mykUDdE0LJWrRNnwM40nlvmuq8ZDMj4CTC9uu5E/s320/284090_10100806324061933_2220771_65318997_2833771_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638386369578577346" /></a><br />Saint Louis was great...mostly because I got to tap take class every day. Also I don't think I've ever performed in a show with so many celebrities. In addition to the greatest young tappers from around the country, including Dormisha Sumbry-Edwards, we had Cloris Leachman, Bill Irwin, Harold Cromer, and the one and only Arthur Duncan! I loved hanging out with the Saint Louis Lindy crew before and during the event. I hope it happens again and again!Nathan Bughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976713644621635454noreply@blogger.com