Wife of Detholz Rocks Us Right!

We certainly strapped on our boogie shoes tonight. DJ Ann Atomic (aka Wife of Detholz, aka Jen Gracie Schwarz) lovingly wove a sonic tapestry with something for everyone. I mean - we bongo bonged to Manu Chau, found our own personal deities with Of Montreal, and rocked out vicariously with Ann Atomic’s husband and crew! [...]

Wish it was Sunday. That’s my fun day.

So it’s the day after a helluva a DDPP mix brought to us by DJ Katzi and DJ K-Z and I’m feeling a bit of a hangover. Could it be from devouring half a pan of 7 layer dip while watching the Oscars? Hmmm - could be. But more than likely - it’s because I’m [...]

Sarah Jessica Parker - We Salute You

What a girl wants, what a girl needs who’s to say? But GIRLS (plural) - just wanna have fun. (Doy!) That was one of my favorite movies as a youngin, and if I think about it long and hard enough, it was probably the inspiration behind Dance Dance Party Party. Specifically - this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TASGl0_jnjU
I [...]

Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl

No - her name was Agent N, she was our DJ. And she rocked our bodies right all through the Sunday night.
By the way - did you know the Copa Cabana was such a violent establishment? My lyrical retrieval powers always stopped at “her name was Lola, she was a show girl, da da dadadada…” [...]

Jump, Jump for My Love!

DJ Hiz-eitz made us leap, bound, high kick, twirl, and yes  Jump, JUMP for her love! Her love here = her fantastic mix of songs. I mean - we built an ENTIRE CITY on Rock and Roll! And let me tell you from experience - there’s  a lot of sweat involved in such endeavors.
After constructing [...]

DDPP TEES TO PLEASE!

Madame Glennis of the New York Chapter just created an amazing array of DDPP t-shirts for your visual and tactile pleasure!
There are long sleeve, short sleeve, tank tops and in every conceivable color - so you should have no problem finding one unique enough to fit you!
Check out the shop at this link:
http://186481.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/

Livin’ in Arctic Temperatures… and on a Prayer

Ok - what the hell? I mean seriously. It was ONE DEGREE out today. Fahrenheit. That’s -17 degrees Celsius (I’m sure you were wondering). Jenn Martin and I were banking that 5 ladies (tops) would brave the elements to come out and dance. And that was including us.
Wow. Were we wrong. By like, 20.
Today’s [...]

Introducing: The Indestructibles

Despite the snow tumbling down from above and getting to the studio being a major pain in the hindquarters, 5 tough-as-nails ladies decided to brave the conditions in the name of the daaaaahhhhnce. And woah! It was SO worth it! DJ Bender brought us a mix she’s had up her sleeve for a good many [...]

DDPP is on for Tonight!

Though the weather outside is frightful…dancing is so delightful. We’re still on for tonight! Hope to see you and your bundled up selves in the studio despite the snow! Also - the owner of the studio has asked that I let everyone know to bring a separate pair of shoes to the studio and to [...]

To Show or Not to Show - That is the Question?!

Last week on the PRI radio show Weekend America, a nice listener (Jane Goodman from Cleveland) called in to voice her opinion on the Dance Dance Party Party story that aired on January 26. She had this to say:
“I loved the story about the Chicago Dance Party – how it was a safe place where [...]