Juvenile Delinquents of the 1950s For The Film Reel and For Real! by Michael Quebec
For fans of iconic 1950s teen movies such as "Rebel Without A Cause," "West Side Story," or "Blackboard Jungle," and are curious as to...
The Word On Grease: History vs. Hollywood by Michael QuebecHow historically accurate is the 1978 mo
How historically accurate is the 1978 movie version of Grease in relation to the 1950s, particularly its youth culture? How accurate is...
Rebels Without A Cause: The Lost History of 1950's Youth Gangs
"The older generations were especially worried about ‘juvenile delinquency.’ In the 1950’s, this didn’t mean dealing in street drugs or...
1950's Dance Styles That Didn't Make It Into The Rockabilly Scene, Yet
Ever heard of a dance called "The Slop?" (Can you even imagine asking someone, “Want to slop together?”) Does "The Walk" sound like...
Nostalgia and Vintage: What's The Difference?
As someone who's into the vintage lifestyle, with one foot in the swing dance scene and one in the rockabilly scene, two distinct scenes,...
The Two Big Myths That Non-Swing Dancers Have About...Swing Dancers!
Having dee-jayed, taught, and hosted swing dance parties for many years, as well as observed swing dance parties put on by (well-meaning)...
Staying Safe On The Vintage Dance Floor
Friday evening, April 22, 2011, at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada is a date that this writer will personally remember. Joe...
1950's Dance Styles That Didn't Make It Into The Rockabilly Scene, Yet
Ever heard of a dance called "The Slop?" (Can you even imagine asking someone, “Want to slop together?”) Does "The Walk" sound like...