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About Me

http://www.battleofthecities.org/index.php
"Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition -- in having put forth the best within you." -Henry J. Kaiser
Mission: To bring swing dancers to a weekend of dancing, competition, and workshops.
Location: University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida.
What's Happening: This year we are happy to welcome back Deor Orzame from Detroit, MI as our MC! On Friday and Saturday nights, teams will compete in several divisions. Saturday and Sunday afternoon will offer workshops featuring excellent instruction in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jazz, and more.
"You guys really showed everyone what good sportsmanship is... There was hooting, standing ovations, clipboard throwing, and jaws dropping!" -Ronni Creel, 2007 Judge and Instructor

2008 Instructors:Dan Amores & Joanna Kassoulides; Toronto, Canada (Lindyhop)Scott Alsop & Destiny Vigil; Dayton, OH (Balboa/Balswing)Gina Helfrich; Atlanta, GA (Solo Jazz/Blues)Forrest Outman; Tampa, FL (Blues/Soul)Deor Orzame; Detroit, MI (Motown/Funk)
2008 Divisions:

Team Showcase = 20pts (Group Choreography)Slow Tempo = 10pts (80bpm - 130bpm)Mid Tempo = 10pts (140bpm - 180bpm)Fast Tempo = 10pts (190bpm - 230bpm)Charleston = 15pts (Jam Style)Non-Swing = 10pts (Non-Jazz Music)Dance Jam = 25pts (various danceable tempos)

2008 Rules:

Each team shall be comprised of 6-8 couples. Alliances of smaller cities to form new teams is encouraged.More than one team per city is permitted, providing that each team has a unique name.Any dancers that have danced in a city prior to the battle are allowed to compete with that city.Unless injured, each team members must participate at least once during the slow, mid and fast round contests.
al.li.ance: [uh-lahy-uhns] a formal agreement or treaty between two or more cities to kick ass in the Battle of the Cities: Knoxlanta, Orlampa.
a merging of efforts or interests by persons, organizations, or cities: Hotlanta, Trampa.
Last Year's Instructors: Tiffany Avey, Marc-AndrÃ© Vachon, Ronni Creel, Todd Dewey, Candy Gearhart, Jesse Gearhart, Don Kruse, Mike Legett, Jackie Rozzo.
Last Year's Teams:
1st - The Juggernaut (Tampa, FL)
2nd - N.A.D.S. (Nashville, TN)
3rd - Battle Knights (Swing Knights, Orlando, FL)
4th - O'Town Crushers (Orlando, FL)
5th - Rebel City Spankers (Tallahassee, FL)
6th - The Guerrila Interlopers (Southeast Outcasts)

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

"FANTASTIC?! Pshaw! It was one of the most fun, exciting, envigorating, inspiring, spellbinding, extraordinary, stupendous, awesome, fabulous Lindy Hop events I've EVER been to." -Tim Munsell, 2007 Judge and Instructor
BOTC spirit, energy, and creativity is through the roof:
2007 Non-Swing Division turned party

Creativity is Key!:
2007 Charleston Competition

2008 Prices:

Spectator Pass: $35Competitor Pass: $60Full Weekend Pass: $90Master Class: $25T-Shirt: $12DVD: $25

Music:

Louis Armstrong,
Count Basie,
Charlie Barnett,
Willie Bryant,
Sidney Bechet,
Cab Calloway,
Charlie Christian,
Larry Clinton,
Bob Crosby,
Jimmie Dorsey,
Tommy Dorsey,
Roy Eldridge,
Duke Ellington,
Ella Fitzgerald,
Dizzy Gillespie,
Benny Goodman,
Coleman Hawkins,
Erskine Hawkins,
Fletcher Henderson,
Lionel Hampton,
Billie Holliday,
Dicky Hyman,
Illinois Jacquet,
Harry James,
Buddy Johnson,
Jonah Jones,
Andy Kirk,
Gene Krupa,
Casa Loma Orchestra,
Jimmie Lunceford,
Glenn Miller,
Lucky Millinder,
Sy Oliver,
Charlie Parker,
Red Prysock,
Anita O'Day,
Jimmy Rushing,
Artie Shaw,
Jan Savitt,
Jess Stacy,
Slim & Slam,
Sam Taylor,
Jack Teagarden,
The Big 18,
Fats Waller,
Chick Webb,
Joe Williams,
Mary Lou Williams,
Teddy Wilson,
Lester Young,
etc...

Movies:

Hellzapoppin',
Groovie Movie,
A Day at the Races,
Keep Punching,
Naughty By Nice,
Jazzy Joe,
Hot Chocolate,
After Seven,
Jive Junction,
Maharaja,
Buck Privates,
Swing Fever,
Chool Song,
Blondie Meets The Boss,
Twice Blessed,
Star Cheering,
The Powers Girls,
Radio City Revels,
Venice Beach,
Killer Diller,
Junior Prom,
It's in the Stars,
Let's Make Music,
Don't Knock The Rock,
Georgie Porgie,
Living It Up,
Sensations of 1945,
Bachelor Mother,
Mad Youth,
Tabby The Cat,
Ghost Catchers,
Sugar Hill Masquerade,
Three Little Words,
Harvest Moon Ball,
The Spirit Moves,
etc..

Books:

Jazz Dance: The Story of American Vernacular Dance,
Swingin' at the Savoy: The Memoir of a Jazz Dancer,
Steppin' on the Blues: The Visible Rhythms of African American Dance,
Digging the African Presence in American Performances: Dance and Other Context,
Stompin' the Blues,
Swingin' the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Rebirth of American Culture,
etc...

Heroes:

Shorty George,
Leon James,
Frankie Manning,
Al Minns,
Stumpy,
Leroy "Stretch" Jones,
Twistmouth George,
Anny Johnson,
Dorthy Johnson,
Mildred Pollard,
Billy Ricker,
Willa Rae Ricker,
Russell Williams,
Tiny Bunch,
Sandra Gibson,
George Grenidge,
Eunice Callen,
Wilda Crawford,
Mildred Cruse,
Joe "Big Stupe" Daniels,
Joyce "Little Stupe" Daniels,
Eddie Davis,
William Downes,
Elnora Dyson,
Frances "Mickey" Jones,
Freida Washington,
Thomas "Tops" Lee,
Maggie McMillan,
Lucille Middleton,
Norma Miller,
Naomi Waller,
Mildred Pollard,
Maggie McMillan,
Dorothy "Dot" Johnson,
Connie Hill,
George Greenidge,
William Downes,
Washington,
Esther Washington,
Jerome Williams,
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson,
etc...

My Blog

2-17-08: Registration & Housing

Registration is officially open. The rest of the website will be updated by in a couple of days. http://www.battleofthecities.org/ From the menu click on Enlist and then Enlist Now. HOUSING Are you a ...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:20:00 PST

2-13-08: Attention Teams & Contestants

If you are competing in this year's contest or if you are thinking about competing or putting a team together, please email us as soon as you can. We are trying to get a better feel on the numbe...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:10:00 PST

1-30-08: Digital Prevarication Interview

Digital Prevarication: Interview with Mr. Abdel Présumé Published: January 30, 2008 Asheville, NC - It's about one in the afternoon on Friday December 28th, 2007. I am sitting down at Earth Fare ...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:34:00 PST

1-27-08: Tentative Schedule & Prices

Spectator Pass: $35Competitor Pass: $60Full Weekend Pass: $90Master Class: $25T-Shirt: $12DVD: $25 ------------------------------------------------------------ --------- All of the classes have levels ...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:12:00 PST

1-25-08: The Battle Bandwagon Rolls Again

By Eliz MacSwivel Digital Prevarication Published: January 25, 2008 It's day two of one of the most high energy, spirit-filled competitive swing weekends ever witnessed. Five teams from far and wide s...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:32:00 PST

What people said about BOTC 2007.

Hands down one of the best events I've ever been to!Thanks so much Abdel for making us a part of it! We are still glowing!We were so well taken care of. Thank you to Christy and Erik. Your house is st...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:55:00 PST

Pictures of BOTC 2007.

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Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:37:00 PST

Digital Prevarication Interview

There's a rumble coming.By now, I'm sure you've all heard the stories surrounding the Battle of the Cities: the challenges issued directly to individual cities; the alliances being formed between citi...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:46:00 PST

Division Rules

Team Showcase: = 20pts (Group Choreography) The team (or a subset, minimum 4 members) perform choreography to music of their selection. Choreographies are encouraged, but are not required. Slow Tempo:...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:01:00 PST

Judges Needed!

In order to ensure the fairness of judging, we would also like two judges from each of the participating cities. We would prefer a male and a female judge. The highest and lowest s...
Posted by Battle of the Cities 2 on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:53:00 PST