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Archive for the ‘Sexy Dances’ Category

July 10th, 2008

Weekend Song and Drink - A few days early…

Yes, I know it’s a few days early, but today is National Piña Colada Day, and who can resist gettin’ your weekend on a little early in celebration of this great cocktail?
In trying to find a song with the drink in the lyrics, the only thing I could come up with is the Rupert Holmes […]

By Lara -- 0 comments

August 7th, 2007

More Jitterbug Dance

I can’t say it enough. I WAS born about 50 years too late.

Tags: 1950s, circle_skirt, jitterbugs, swing_dancing, swing_fever, swing_lessons, swing_musicShare This

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August 3rd, 2007

Swing Dancing from the Movie Swing Fever (1944)

Since I’m having so much fun trolling around YouTube today, I thought I’d throw this post up as well!
Wednesday night, my friend Todd and I are going to take some dance lessons with my friend Tina and her husband Matt. Todd’s already taken a good two months’ worth of swing lessons, and has tried to […]

By Lara -- 7 comments

July 19th, 2007

Thirsty Thursdays - Mojitos and The Rumba

It’s Thursday, gang - time for a classic drink, a little history, and some great dance music.
Let’s start with the mojito recipe:
This is what you need…
Fresh mint leaves
Bitters
Limes, quartered
Ice (preferably crushed, but small chunks will work)
White/light rum
Guarapo (sugar cane juice) (you can use simple syrup or 4 tsp. of sugar (Havana style uses granulated sugar) […]

By Lara -- 2 comments