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M&E 029: What It’s Like to Teach Online from 2019-01-28T18:23:41

Michael and Evita discuss their efforts to catch each other between teaching gigs and different cities in order to create new content for Syncopated City online. Tune in to hear about what goes ...

M&E 028 : Laura Windley from 2018-12-10T18:27:11

Photo credit: © 2018 Voon Chew.   This episode of The Michael&Evita Show features an interview with jazz vocalist Laura Windley. Laura sings with the Mint Tulep Jazz Band (find out more about La...

M&E 027 : Margaret Batiuchok from 2018-11-26T18:16:43

In this episode of The Michael&Evita Show, M&E interview dance legend Margaret Batiuchok. This is a great conversation about Margaret's history in the Lindy Hop community and she shares some ama...

M&E 026 : Prepping a Class from 2018-11-05T16:09:20

In this episode of The Michael&Evita Show, Michael and Evita discuss their experience teaching and how they prepare for classes. Listen to their stories of mistakes, how they survived, and how t...

M&E 025 : Body Therapy with Bennie Vo from 2018-08-29T18:00:45

This episode of The Michael&Evita Show, Evita interviews Lindy Hopper and massage therapist Bennie Vo to talk about the body, injury, and how to take better care of ourselves as dancers. Bennie ...

M&E 024 : So You Think You Can Dance—Part 2 from 2018-08-20T17:20:07

In this episode of The Michael and Evita Show, Michael and Evita give you the conclusion on how they got into So You Think You Can Dance with all the juicy details! Don't miss this episode!

M&E 023 : So You Think You Can Dance—Part 1 from 2018-08-08T18:00:13

In this episode of The Michael and Evita Show, Michael and Evita give you the low-down on how they got into So You Think You Can Dance with all the juicy details! Don't miss this episode! This i...

M&E 022 : Performing with Felix Berghäll from 2018-05-14T14:00:35

Enjoy this conversation with Felix, Michael and Evita about how to prepare for performing, what goes into creating choreographies and how much can we push the edges of a specific style and genre...

Special Announcement! : Syncopated City from 2018-05-01T18:58:23

We are excited to announce several big additions to our online Swing school and michaelandevita.com. We are constantly striving to make our online education program better for our Members, and t...

M&E : 021 What is Musicality from 2018-03-10T23:45:08

Enjoy this engaging conversation between Michael, Evita and special guest, classical musician, Simon Powis.  We discuss the question: what is musicality and how can we as dancers be more musical...

M&E : 020 Glenn Crytzer, Listening to Music from 2017-12-04T04:02:02

- Glenn Crytzer, specializes in composing new, original material for Big Bands in the style of the 1930’s and 40’s. www.glenncrytzer.com Glenn passionately maintains a regular weekly gig in NYC...

M&E : 019 Put That D%#@ Camera Down! from 2017-11-10T03:51:04

In this solo episode, Michael discusses some issue surrounding the filming of instructors during classes and while social dancing at swing dancing events. When, if ever, is it necessary to get c...

M&E 018 : Ambi Dancing from 2017-06-23T23:30:46

What happens when you switch the roles of the dance?  Is this good for your learning or does it slow you down?  

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M&E 017 : Michael Gamble, Lindy Focus and the Chick Webb charts from 2017-02-07T21:53:10

Listen to a warm conversation with Michael Gamble, one of the event organizers of Lindy Focus, and learn about his journey from dancer, teacher, organizer all the way to musician, band leader an...

M&E 016 : Swing Ecosystems: Private Lessons from 2016-12-01T17:39:56

In this podcast, Michael Jagger and Evita Arce examine the economics of offering and taking private lessons during weekend workshops. When teachers accept private lessons at events there are ext...

M&E 015 : Mentorship from 2016-10-19T10:30:09

Mentorship in Lindy Hop has been a hot topic of discussion.  Having a mentor is a not only the best tool for faster growth but also offers a sacred bond and life experience that can lead to a lo...

M&E 014 : FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out) from 2016-09-27T17:29:09

In this Podcast Michael and Evita confess their own fears of missing out.  They address how they deal with the constant barrage of events, parties, competitions in the Lindy Hop world on social ...

M&E 013 : Remy Kouakou Kouame from 2016-09-08T19:31:43

Listen to this intimate interview with our dear friend, Remy Kouakou Kouame.  He's a phenomenal dancer, super entertaining teacher and he will share with us his love of music.  Most notable, you...

M&E 012 : Bobby White on Practice from 2016-08-20T22:23:27

Michael and Evita ask Bobby White about his new book"Practice Swing".  Get an inside scoop on Bobby's process and his thoughts about how to practice. Show notes and links: Purchase Bobby's book ...

M&E 011 : Leveling from 2016-06-08T05:05:34

Does it matter what level you are in? Most people feel very emotional about this question but maybe it doesn't matter as much as we think... Join us as we sit down with Esther and Bernd from Col...

M&E Special Announcement from 2016-06-01T20:19:04

It is an exciting time for us as we launch our very own online dance school. After traveling for over a decade, meeting dancers from all over the world and working with thousands of students, we...

M&E 010 : How to be a better dancer from 2016-04-27T17:49:20

Nine key points to help improve your dancing...

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M&E 009 : Teaching Private Lessons from 2016-04-13T03:30:29

A podcast that will be of interest to teachers and students alike, on teaching private lessons.

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M&E 008 : Building a Lindy Hop Community from 2016-04-06T19:52:49

Tips and suggestions on how to grow and develop your dance scene. Here is what we are going to cover in this episode: How to retain students How to get new students Starting from scratch How to ...

M&E 007 : Managing a class from 2016-03-30T16:37:50

Michael and I were in Denver recently and we got the chance to address some great questions about teaching. It was inspiring for us and so we want to share some of these questions and our respon...

M&E 006 : Shoes from 2016-03-23T15:11:08

They say to understand someone you have to walk a mile in their shoes... In this episode find out which shoes we love to dance in, and we will share our best advice on brands, materials and cons...

M&E 005 : Matching Energy from 2016-03-09T19:31:54

Michael wants to talk about something. Alright? Let's talk about matching your partner's energy... Yes, let's. Sign up for mailing list and get notified about new episodes of the Michael&Evita S...

M&E 004 : Q&A Syncopations from 2016-03-02T23:01:01

The latest question to arrive in our mailbox was from Duncan in the UK, thanks Duncan, and asks about incorporating syncopations and interesting rhythms into the dance...   Sign up for mailing l...

M&E 003 : Q&A Spontaneity, Creativity and Improvisation from 2016-02-24T04:47:49

A big question for Swing Dancers is how to find more spontaneity and creativity when we are social dancing. In this podcast Michael and Evita respond to student questions about this topic and of...

M&E 002 : How to Find a Dance Partner from 2016-02-17T18:53:06

One of the most common questions after you get into Swing Dancing is how to find a Dance Partner. This podcast begins with Evita stumbling to explain the difficulty of this subject, ultimately c...

M&E 001 : For the beginners… from 2016-02-10T20:44:12

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