Every Wednesday at 7:30pm at Studio Necola. We’re gonna enjoy dancing lindyhop and blues to DJ’ed swing music with Necola’s super PA sound system.
Booking is required. Please check out TSDS Swing Calendar for the details.
Luup’s port is available at the studio.
What a delightful and insightful article by Shigeru Inatomi! It was both captivating and informative, offering a fresh perspective on aspects of swing dancing I hadn’t known or had forgotten. I was surprised to learn, for example, that only three months had passed from Hiro’s first swing dance experience to Frankie Manning’s visit to Japan. It’s truly remarkable how much progress one can make in such a short time—an inspiring example of passion and dedication!
Inatomi’s article is exceptionally well-written, providing valuable insights into Lindy Hop and the efforts he has made to nurture its growth in Tokyo. His contributions to the local swing dance community are clearly evident, and it’s wonderful to see how the scene has flourished under his guidance. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read this piece.
これは稲富滋氏による、洞察力に満ちた素晴らしい記事です！
とても魅力的で、情報も豊富で、スウィングダンスに関して私が知らなかった、あるいは忘れていた側面について、新たな視点を提供してくれました。たとえば、Hiro がスウィングダンスを始めてからフランキー・マニングが日本を訪れるまで、わずか3ヶ月しか経っていなかったことを知り、驚きました。短期間でこれほどの進展を遂げるなんて、本当に素晴らしいことです。情熱と献身の素晴らしい例ですね！
稲富氏の記事は非常に良く書かれており、リンディホップに関する貴重な洞察を提供しています。また、東京でその成長を育んできた彼の努力もよく伝わってきます。彼の地域のスウィングダンスコミュニティへの貢献は明らかであり、彼の指導のもとでシーンがどれほど繁栄したかを見るのは素晴らしいことです。この記事を読むことができて本当に良かったです。
Written by Cynthia R. Millman
Co-author with Frankie Manning of Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop
Temple University Press, 2007
Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop, Temple University Press, 2007
Cynthia Millman with Masahisa Segawa in Tokyo in 2013
The Count Basie Orchestra at Blue Note Tokyo
December 8th, 2024
Written by Hiro Yamada, Tokyo Swing Dance Society
Today, I attended two events featuring the Count Basie Orchestra at Blue Note Tokyo: a daytime band clinic and an evening concert, along with swing dancers and musicians.
David Smith, London, England/Tokyo, Japan
December, 2024
Thank you so much for organising the amazing “Necola Premium Swingin’ Hop” in November. Carole and I had a fantastic afternoon. “Makiko Tamura and the Necola All-Stars featuring Fumi Mizubayashi” was brilliant – accomplished musicians, voices and great tunes to dance to plus a wonderful lively atmosphere. It was great to dance with friends, old and new. Everybody was very welcoming and we felt confident to join in, despite not being the finest dancers ourselves. We look forward to the next event at Studio Necola!
That’s Plenty (only the first minute)
I Found a New Baby
Don’t Get Around Much Any More
Five Kitties And The Charleston (The Shimmy Shake) / 五匹のにゃんことチャールストン
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Exactly Like You
In a Mellow Tone
Shiny Stockings
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
The Late Late Show
Holiday
(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai (Take-1) (Take-2)
One More Kiss, Dear (Music from Blade Runner)
Tokyo Swing Dance Society presented a poster at the 4th Research Meeting of the Japan Society for Dance Science held in Tokyo in October 2024.
Title:
Biomechanical Considerations in the Lead and Follow of Partner Dance (Lindy Hop)
続きを読む Biomechanical Considerations in the Lead and Follow of Partner Dance (Lindy Hop)
The Shinjuku Trad Jazz Festival, held on the streets of Shinjuku on November 9-10, was covered by JIJI.COM, a major Japanese news agency’s digital edition. Amazingly, there was even a photo of us dancing included in the report.
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Studio Necola / Tokyo Swing Dance Society has been featured on a certain Facebook page that posts articles about spots around Myogadani Station, one of the nearest stations to Studio Necola. This article provides a very concise summary of how Frankie Manning came to Japan in 1998 and how Lindy Hop in Japan got started.
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This YouTube channel features a female psychic who provides insights into various unsolved cases and spiritual phenomena, which is unrelated to swing dance. However, in this episode, there’s a skeleton dancing the Shim Sham in the back! That’s hilarious!
Makiko Tamura And Her Necola All Stars featuring Fumi Mizubayashi
田村麻紀子ネコラオールスターズ featuring 水林史
Sunday, November 24th, 2024 | Studio Necola, Tokyo
Doors open at 13:00 | Live performance and dancing from 13:00 to 17:00
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music and dancing!
We’ve brought together Japan’s most talented super jazz musicians for this one-of-a-kind event. Special guest Fumi Mizubayashi will be flying in from Toyama exclusively for this performance to sing, alongside the incredible Makiko Tamura. You won’t want to miss their duet! And the supporting musicians? Too many to name—this lineup is so extraordinary, we could write 10,000 words and still not do it justice! It’s a level of talent you won’t find anywhere else.
Reservations are REQUIRED HERE. Please note that reservations will close once we reach capacity, so be sure to book as soon as possible. Don’t miss out!
Ticket price: 6,500 yen including snacks, wine and tax. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
The payment method; Cash only in Japanese yen will be accepted at the door.
Venue: Studio Necola
Feedback about the Necola Premium Swingin’ Hop from the world: HERE
Makiko Tamura on clarinet and vocals
Fumi Mizubayashi on vocals all the way from Toyama
[Her verion of ♪ Shanghai ♪]
“With over 20 years of experience, her voice still captivates and transports you to a world all its own. Each note she sings tells a story, enveloping you in an atmosphere that only she can create. Truly a one-of-a-kind artist whose artistry stands the test of time!”
— Hide, Professional DJ & The Swing Kids
「20年以上の付き合いになりますが、彼女の歌声とそれが生み出す独特の雰囲気は、今も変わりません。彼女の歌からは、まるで「物語」が浮かび上がってくるのです。唯一無二の世界観を持つアーティストです！」
— Hide, Professional DJ & The Swing Kids
Maaya Kawahara on trumpet
Hirofumi Asaba on guitar
Hajime Kobayashi on piano and Oji Kimura on drums
予約必須です：
https://www.impetus.ne.jp/…/reservation-of-necola…/
スタジオネコラで開催される、プレミアムスウィングダンスパーティーです。今回は富山からヴォーカリストの水林史がこのイベントのためだけに参加する特別版です。バンドメンバーはCotton Club Tokyo でも実現しないような、超豪華メンバー。お楽しみに！チケットに限りがありますのでご予約お早めに。
#田村麻紀子 clarinet and vocals
#水林史 vocals
#河原真彩 trumpet
#浅葉裕文 guitar
#小林創 piano
#木村おうじ drums
日本で令和６年１０月から始まるこの遺伝子注射（いわゆる自己複製型レプリコンワクチン）を接種された方には、東京スウィングダンスソサエティの主催するダンスレッスンやイベント等への参加を、当面保留していただきます。背景と理由についてはこちらをご参照ください。
