fine art + messes
Swing Swag’s ever popular Shimmy Shimmy racerback tank and baby bodysuit is now available for the guys (and girls) in a super-soft cotton tee too. Get em here >> https://etsy.me/2LnTlvT
SwingSwagShop.com is a shop where I display and sell my dance inspired designs on clothes. I have fun with the shop… and it keeps my graphic design and marketing skills from getting too rusty as I freelance through this #artlife.
Art / dance mashup installation
West coast swing dancers captured residual art from elements of connection and movement through improvisational lead/follow connection, common ground on June 23, 2018 during 48 Blocks.
Two 40″x96″ latex and acrylic on wood paintings
Continue reading “Art Dance Mashup Project: Make Art With Dance”
This news caught me by surprise this afternoon. It feels really good to know someone connected with this piece. Thank you so much, Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts.
Dancing in the Dark, 14×20″
Watercolor / Ink on paper, Jodee Clifford. 2017
Witt Gallery
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
Millville, New Jersey 08332
(856) 327 – 4500
It’s Third Friday in Millville at the Riverfront Center for the Arts and they have two fantastic shows going this month.
Reception is tonight from 6-9 pm and I believe they’re doing a special dance piece at 7:30. Continue reading “Third Friday, Two pieces”
I added quite a few new dance tops in my etsy shop this morning. There are a couple goofy ones, a few funny-ish ones, and some brand new baby swag.
While I was logged in and updating, I decided to add a few details to my shop story.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Tuesday Westies West Coast Swing with Rob & Sheila
$15 includes both lessons and dancing. 7:30-8:15 Intermediate lesson with Rob and Sheila. 8:15-9:00 WCS for Life all level/beginner lesson. $5 dancing only from 9 – 11 (at least)
Marple Presbyterian Church – 105 N Sproul Rd, Broomall, Pennsylvania 19008
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Country dance lessons and dancing at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel. Line and couples’ pattern partner dance lessons throughout the night, dancing between lessons. $6 cover.
Prospectors – 3050 NJ-38, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054 Continue reading “Dance Calendar – May 2018”
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Salsa Sundays
Lessons 8:30-9:30, open dancing 9:30-2:00 am
Mix of mostly salsa and bachata. Drink specials, free parking, no cover.
Adelphia’s – 1750 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford NJ
www.facebook.com/DJReyProductions
Brian Gallagher’s Ballroom Dance Mix
$14 Includes 5:30 Lesson, Social dancing from 6:15 – 9pm, hot buffet
Social dancing includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Nightclub Two Step, Country Two Step, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Quickstep, Polka, etc..
Church on the Mall – 500 west Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Monday, April. 2, 2018
West Coast Swing with Rob & Sheila
7:30 Beginners; 8:15 Level ll; 9-9:30 practice & dance.
Haddonfield School of Dance, 413 Crystal Lake Ave, Haddonfield, NJ. Continue reading “Dance Calendar: April 2018”
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Country dance lessons and dancing at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel. Line and couples’ pattern partner dance lessons throughout the night, dancing between lessons. $6 cover.
Prospectors – 3050 NJ-38, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Friday, March. 9, 2018
Latin Fridays at Vera – Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa
Doors to the club open up at 10pm, and ladies get in FREE before 11pm
Vera – 2310 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
92.5 XTU Fridays at Prospectors, Country line dance, two-step
Great country dance crowd, DJ $5 cover.
Prospectors 3050 NJ-38, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054 Continue reading “Dancing in South Jersey & Philadelphia Area | March 2018”
Prep
30×40″ oil on canvas
2017, Jodee Clifford
https://www.etsy.com/listing/579824552/west-coast-swing-dancers-prep-original
(left)
Ochos
30×40″ oil on canvas
2017, Jodee Clifford
https://www.etsy.com/listing/594106791/west-coast-swing-ochos-oil-on-canvas
(right)
I’m exploring relationships through human form, body language, and connection.
Connection is my most recent body of work painting dancers. Started in 2016, it’s a series of oil paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, and ink drawings exploring human connection with body language, touch, and gesture; communicating and connecting without words through improvisational lead and follow social dancers. As a dancer and former media employee, this body of work is a reflection of communication in contrast to verbal or written language with undertones of honesty, transparency, and authenticity.
@jodeeclifford on instagram, facebook & twitter Continue reading “West Coast Swing Dancers, 2 Large Oil Paintings”
Oil paintings of swing dancers on canvas.
Lead Follow dancing, Connection Symbolism Dance Painting,
12×12″ oil on canvas.
2017 Jodee Clifford
Available at artseejodee.etsy.com Continue reading “10 West Coast Swing Dance Oil Paintings on Canvas”