Integrated Rhythm

By Chisomo & BobbyArts Performing Arts

Integrated Rhythm episodes

January 08, 2024 44: A Little Party Injured 12
Chisomo & Bobby react to episode 42's "The Gig," and discuss the act of Lindy Hop gigging and what it means to the art form. (Don't worry, we give a synopsis at the beginning.)

Huge thanks to our Patreon patrons!
Huge thanks to our Patrons!

Cassandra Filios
Kaydee Tower
Sasha K
Justnigel
Ann Sofie van Enis
Katja Alexandria
July Belber
Rebecca BurWei
Dee Mathews
Brooks Prumo
Jessie Brooks
Aryn Kelly
Audrey Bui
Ian Dawson
Karen Compos
McCormack
Amy Sorenson
Nika Jin
Emily Benze
Angel Jenio
Nick Cruickshank
Taylor Stender
Leila Gass
Selena Kruse
Ryan Lemar
Cal
Tara Sliwinski
Rebecca Harris
Lori Taniguchi
Christian Frommelt
Allison Frey
Lucie Q Mazzanti
Gary Chyi
Laura Windley
Lynn Maslen

And huge thanks to
Lawrence Kalantari
Karen Shrieber

Who donated big in
order to help us pay for the work!
52 min
December 04, 2023 43: Bobby vs. America
Chisomo Selemani is a US Citizen now! (One of us... one of us... one of us...) So, for funsies, Bobby takes the citizenship test.
57 min
November 02, 2023 42: The Gig (w/ GABY COOK, AJ HOWARD, & LAURA GLAESS)
International swing dance instructors and New York resident giggers GABY COOK, A.J. HOWARD, LAURA GLAESS, and Bobby White tell Chisomo the story of a recent gig they did. Enjoy. (In our next episode, Chisomo will reflect on the craziness.)

Huge thanks to our Patrons!

Cassandra Filios
Kaydee Tower
Sasha K
Justnigel
Ann Sofie van Enis
Katja Alexandria
July Belber
Rebecca BurWei
Dee Mathews
Brooks Prumo
Jessie Brooks
Aryn Kelly
Audrey Bui
Ian Dawson
Karen Compos
McCormack
Amy Sorenson
Nika Jin
Emily Benze
Angel Jenio
Nick Cruickshank
Taylor Stender
Leila Gass
Selena Kruse
Ryan Lemar
Cal
Tara Sliwinski
Rebecca Harris
Lori Taniguchi
Christian Frommelt
Allison Frey
Lucie Q Mazzanti
Gary Chyi
Laura Windley
Lynn Maslen

And huge thanks to
Lawrence Kalantari
Karen Shrieber

Who donated big in
order to help us pay for the work!
1 hr 28 min
September 04, 2023 41: Not Uncomplicated
Chisomo talks through some of the feelings of being hired as a Black woman instructor in the modern swing scene. Bobby talks about a time he recently switched the names of two of his close Black friends, in person, in a group of dancers.

Huge thanks to our Patrons!

Sasha K
Justnigel
Ann Sofie van Enis
Katja Alexandria
July Belber
Rebecca BurWei
Dee Mathews
Brooks Prumo
Jessie Brooks
Aryn Kelly
Audrey Bui
Ian Dawson
Karen Compos
McCormack
Amy Sorenson
Nika Jin
Emily Benze
Angel Jenio
Nick Cruickshank
Taylor Stender
Leila Gass
Selena Kruse
Ryan Lemar
Cal
Tara Sliwinski
Rebecca Harris
Lori Taniguchi
Christian Frommelt
Allison Frey
Lucie Q Mazzanti
Gary Chyi
Laura Windley
Lynn Maslen

And huge thanks to
Lawrence Kalantari
Karen Shrieber

Who donated big in
order to help us pay for the work!

28 min
July 19, 2023 40: Say "Yes" To What We Have (w/ URSULA HICKS)
In this episode, we talk to dance instructor and ILHC MC URSULA HICKS about Lindy Hop clothing, honky-tonking, contact improvisation, and what she would add to the world of Lindy Hop teaching.
Thanks to our Patreon Patrons!
Patrons--

Sasha K
Justnigel
Ann Sofie van Enis
Katja Alexandria
July Belber
Rebecca BurWei
Dee Mathews
Brooks Prumo
Jessie Brooks
Aryn Kelly
Audrey Bui
Ian Dawson
Karen Compos
McCormack
Amy Sorenson
Nika Jin
Emily Benze
Angel Jenio
Nick Cruickshank
Taylor Stender
Leila Gass
Selena Kruse
Ryan Lemar
Cal
Tara Sliwinski
Rebecca Harris
Lori Taniguchi
Christian Frommelt
Allison Frey
Lucie Q Mazzanti
Gary Chyi
Laura Windley
Lynn Maslen

And huge thanks to
Lawrence Kalantari
Karen Shrieber

Who donated big in
order to help us pay for the work!

1 hr 28 min
April 11, 2023 39: I LOVE Fabric (w/DONNA M'SHANGA and LAURA WINDLEY)
Singer, fashionista, and co-leader of the Mint Julep Jazz Band LAURA WINDLEY loves to make her own clothing. One day she got some African fabric from a friend. As a White American woman, what should she do with it?
We call in an expert, DONNA M'SHANGA, co-founder of Zambia's renown ready-to-wear fashion house, Kamanga Wear. Enjoy the convo, video will be up on You Tube as well.
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If you are able, please consider donating to our patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/integratedrhythm
(or one time donations to paypal.me/bobbywhite3)
And huge thanks to our Patreon patrons: Jessica Brooks, Aryn Kelly, Audrey Bui, Ian Dawson, Amy Sorenson, Nika Jin, Angel Jenio, Taylor Stender, Ryan Lemar, Rebecca Harris, Lori Taniguchi, Christian Frommelt, Allison Frey, Gary Chyi, Laura Windley, Lynn Maslen. As well as special thanks to Lawrence Kalantari and Karen Schreiber. Without which, this project would not be possible!
1 hr 35 min
February 07, 2023 38: Walking Past the Norma Table (w TARYN NEWBORNE)
TARYN NEWBORNE , who started off in ballroom dance before finding swing and Lindy Hop, has combined her passions to become an amazing swing singer and band leader. She joined us to talk about her story, what a swing scene family is, and hopes for how we can emerge from the pandemic.
Making a great record takes a lot of time, and, sadly, money. You can help make a Taryn Newborne album a reality! Consider a donation to...
CashApp: https://cash.app/$SingTarynSwing
Venmo: @Taryn-Newborne
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
58 min
October 27, 2022 37: Put On Your Big Person Pants (w/ STEFFANIE AK SCHILLING)
We're back, with STEFFANIE AK SCHILLING! Fun times discussing Juneteenth, European racism, colorism, the Balboa scene, and more!

If you are able, please consider donating to our patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/integratedrhythm
(or one time donations to paypal.me/bobbywhite3)
And huge thanks to our Patreon patrons: Jessica Brooks, Aryn Kelly, Audrey Bui, Ian Dawson, Amy Sorenson, Nika Jin, Angel Jenio, Taylor Stender, Ryan Lemar, Rebecca Harris, Lori Taniguchi, Christian Frommelt, Allison Frey, Gary Chyi, Laura Windley, Lynn Maslen. As well as special thanks to Lawrence Kalantari and Karen Schreiber. Without which, this project would not be possible!
1 hr 4 min
July 21, 2022 36: You & M-ebonics
Chisomo & Bobby discuss the "You're Wrong About" podcast's fantastic "Ebonics Controversy" episode. We discuss what makes a language a language, code switching, and authenticity.
If you are able, please consider donating to our patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/integratedrhythm
(or one time donations to paypal.me/bobbywhite3)
And huge thanks to our Patreon patrons: Jessica Brooks, Aryn Kelly, Audrey Bui, Ian Dawson, Amy Sorenson, Nika Jin, Angel Jenio, Taylor Stender, Ryan Lemar, Rebecca Harris, Lori Taniguchi, Christian Frommelt, Allison Frey, Gary Chyi, Laura Windley, Lynn Maslen. As well as special thanks to Lawrence Kalantari and Karen Schreiber. Without which, this project would not be possible!

36 min
July 01, 2022 35: On the Edge of Your Seat (Norma Miller Stand-up Block Party! PART 2!)
In PART 2 of our Season 2 debut, Michelle Stokes, Laurel Ryan, Andrea Gordon, and Julia Loving join Chisomo & Bobby to listen to Norma Miller's 1970s stand up album and discuss it and what makes humor of its time. Btw, ALL THE CONTENT WARNINGS.
If you are able, please consider donating to our patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/integratedrhythm
And huge thanks to our Patreon patrons: Jessica Brooks, Aryn Kelly, Audrey Bui, Ian Dawson, Amy Sorenson, Nika Jin, Angel Jenio, Taylor Stender, Ryan Lemar, Rebecca Harris, Lori Taniguchi, Christian Frommelt, Allison Frey, Gary Chyi, Laura Windley, Lynn Maslen. As well as special thanks to Lawrence Kalantari and Karen Schreiber. Without which, this project would not be possible!
1 hr 2 min