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Tippi

Point, Point, Scoop Hop Kick, Throwback, LOCK!

About Me

I'm a 26 yr old dancer/instructor/choreographer living in Washington DC. I'm part of the NYC Lockamime crew Lockism headed by NYC's first locker ShockaLock. I travel often for dance and teach 5 classes a week. I specialize in the dance form Campbellocking (Locking) and this is what I teach mostly. I'm also very passionate about the art of Clown and have been pursuing this artform for the past year. My dwellings in this artform have givin me the dance name 'Mr.Komedy'. I also do a bit of Mime as it is a requirement for Lockism. More on them at Lockism.com


(Adesola & Fire not pictured)

I love all artforms and believe that artists from different genres should always come together and share ideas. So with this said you will find me always into something new and different. I believe this is the best way to get the creative juices flowin.
I love all music but I mostly listen by emotion. I listen to Funk, Blues, and Jazz mostly... but I take breaks from this and will listen to Goth or Punk.
I also love Black and White movies with a special interest in the silent films.

My Interests


(At my last clown gig.)

All artforms but dancing mostly. Silent Films. Mime. Clowning. Old School Style.

I'm also a Chess addict... but lately I've just been gettin my ass kicked. I play at the link below with the username 'boogaloo'. (I know I know... it was during my 'I sweat boogaloo' stage) Come and challenge me!

Here's a board for you to practice on::

I'd like to meet:

Artists of any kind or those with a passion for anything. Its the passion I love to see!! Here is one in particular though.


Robert Shields



DANCE AND TRAINING UPDATES

Music:

FUNK FUNK FUNK!!!!

DCFUNKSQUAD - Up at the Tippi top::

On oldie but goldie::

James Brown - Superbad pt 1&2

My current favorite locking jam::

Chuck Brown - Blow your whistle

Movies:

Children of Paradise, Monsters Ball, Closer, Top Hat, The Circus, My man godfred, The Hustler, Metropolis (1925), StarWars, Indiana Jones, Nosferatu, The Screaming Skull, Dementia 13, and the best movie of all time...... Rock and Roll Nightmare!!!

Television:

Don't have cable anymore for creative purposes. I watch DVDs or watch shows on the intarwebs.

Books:

Funk by Robert Vincent, The Mime Book by Claude Kipnis, anything by Laura Ries, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and Commedia dell'arte. My System by Aron Nimzovich.

Heroes:

Anyone who challenges the standards of society. Anyone who breaks the rules and creates their own path. Anyone who can simply think outside the box.

My Blog

Why myspace sucks....

*insert picture of yourself here*
Posted by Tippi on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:39:00 PST

Where I'm at and what I'm doing:

Just a quick post about where I'm at and what I'm doing:Shows I'm watching: None in current schedule.  Older shows, Ernie Kovacs, In Living Color and Outer Limits.Music I'm listening:  Djang...
Posted by Tippi on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:58:00 PST

The Good Man in Hell

The Good Man in HellIf a good man were ever housed in HellBy needful error of the qualities,Perhaps to prove the rule or shame the devil,Or speak the truth only a stranger sees,Would he, surrendering ...
Posted by Tippi on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:25:00 PST

My Chess Horoscope

The CAPRICORN Chess Player (Dec.22-Jan.19). The Capricorn is known for being the power behind the throne, the person pulling ...
Posted by Tippi on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:10:00 PST

Flyleaf = WTF?

I feel like such a dork.  I can't get their damn songs outta my head.  Somebody... Anybody?  Please help me...!!!I think only a swift stroke of an ex could cure this pain and relieve my...
Posted by Tippi on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 08:03:00 PST

Jeannie Ortega & Papoose - Crowded

I've been on an R&B kick lately.  This is one of my new favs.  If you like R&B then download it.  If you don't like R&B please disregard this post.And now a word from our Sp...
Posted by Tippi on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:58:00 PST

Move to Baltimore....

Well its official..!!  I'm moving up to Baltimore.  Harvey,Brandee,Mike and I formed a company and bought a house in Fells Point, Baltimore.  It's going to be our company HeadQuarters w...
Posted by Tippi on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:52:00 PST

New Ideas...

Every now and then I have to post up where I'm getting my ideas.  So when i go back through my blog I can see if there is anything i missed.  I'm not to worried about letting out info becaus...
Posted by Tippi on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:42:00 PST

What do you do online when you're bored?

Besides come to this site...!  List some of your favorite websites.Mine are:gameknot.comchessgames.comfark.com youtube.commaniatv.comshockwave.comchannelchooser.comwhat are yours?...
Posted by Tippi on Wed, 10 May 2006 06:23:00 PST

Curiosity

Curiosity opens the gate to the Art and sustains the Art.  Curiosity requires both that you be ignorant, and that you desire to relinquish your ignorance.  If in your heart you believe you a...
Posted by Tippi on Fri, 05 May 2006 09:39:00 PST