Kofi Arthiabah

IT Pro,TKD instructor,runner.A few of my Favourite things: #Jazz/#Blues #comedy #photography #lindyhop #travel #life etc.Thots/Tweets are mine or as attributed

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Woot woot... Today's my 13th #lindyversary! So many exciting dances & projects this year including #swingoutforFrankie110 which saw me swinging out with over 110 people around the world. Thankful to all who have made my #lindyhop #jazz dance journey such a delight #Thanksgiving

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Happy 12th #lindyversary to me! 12 years ago today, I took myself to @swingottawaCA for my first partnered swing dance social. Since then, I have danced every single day - swinging out every chance I get.
Pix by Tom S was taken at SONH in Aug 2013 #swingoutnh  #jazz #lindyhop

[La Presse @LP_LaPresse]

Violence au centre-ville | Les commerçants inquiets https://t.co/ht9SOtkz2W

[Niagara Jazz Festival @jazzniagara]

Every year on May 26th, we celebrate the joy, rhythm, and legacy of Lindy Hop, the swing dance that stole hearts and never let go!✨ @niagaralindyhop

Born in Harlem and kept alive by legends like Frankie Manning, #LindyHop brings dancers together through its infectious energy

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Congratulations @yulaeroport @Montreal on welcoming your 22nd millionth passenger today... Thanks for the celebratory drink.

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Happy 105th Birthday to the "Queen of Swing" Ms. Norma Miller. In her honor, here are some #trickeration around the world performances.

https://t.co/JOsJ5TH3Cn

#dubai #AbuDhabi #burjkhalifa
#lindyhop #NormaMiller #Jazz

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Happy Birthday to the "Queen of Swing" Ms. Norma Miller. In her honor, here's a performance of #trickeration inspired dance @dalswing Seaside Shimmy back in November (an event not to be missed by the way) #lindyhop #NormaMiller #Jazz

[SwingOttawa @swingottawaCA]

Celebrating 25th anniversary of Swing dance in Ottawa with an epic "Battle of the Bands" between bands from @ottawacity & @montreal Thank you to the awesome crew @CTVOttMornLive @RoseyEdeh for having our dance ambassadors on the show. Join us tonight https://t.co/q9cPhAQ1jE

[SwingOttawa @swingottawaCA]

Our Dance Ambassadors @lizklaassen and @arthiak visited with the wonderful crew @CTVOttMornLive to talk about Swing on the Hill happening on Sat 14 Sept. Thanks for having us, @RoseyEdeh #swingdance #lindyhop

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

@CjEvans100 @crussellmusic @DannyJonokuchi You betcha! Danced up a storm and lucked out to get Catherine to autograph the last copy of her newest CD #jazz #swing #lindyhop

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

An unforgettable night of amazing #jazz with the equally amazing @crussellmusic @DannyJonokuchi at Swingout New Hampshire #lindyhop...

Thank you for the music and looking forward to more tonight.

[Catherine Russell @crussellmusic]

Playing for Lindy Hoppers with @DannyJonokuchi Aug 22 & 23 Hebron, NH! Swing Out New Hampshire. Woohoo

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

@crussellmusic @DannyJonokuchi Can't wait to dance to your wonderful music! #lindyhop #jazz #dance

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Happy #OscarPeterson Birthday... OP at 99 ... Two years ago a bunch of @swingottawaCA dancers met at the statue to celebrate OP at 97 #ottawa

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

We did it! #Ottawa dancers got together to dance to the music of @OscarPeterson on the occasion of his birthday #OscarPetersonDay at the @CanadasNAC with our special commemorative @CanadianMint #OscarPeterson loonie.

Thank you for the music.

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

@globaljazzqueen @wyntonmarsalis @WBGO ”Individual freedom and collective responsibility”?

[globaljazzqueen @globaljazzqueen]

"#Jazz...celebrates personal freedom+encourages individual expression..jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding+maintaining common ground w/others..jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism."- @wyntonmarsalis @wbgo #radio

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

And so it begins ... #oijf #jazzfest @OttawaJazz

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Woot woottttttt! Awesome ... This is not to be missed.

[Kellylee Evans @kellyleeevans]

I'm excited to back performing with the orchestra at the National Arts Centre this Canada Day - July 1, 2024!

https://t.co/976Ge9Lhkx

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

@Island10 @swingottawaCA @countbasieorch Right you are! Hopefully you're able to join us at our Friday night dances. We also have a free outdoor dance on Parliament Hill on 15 June.

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

May 26, 2024 will be Frankie Manning's 110th Birthday - to mark the occasion, for the next 110 days, I will be doing 110 swingouts (either solo or with the wonderful dancers who have offered to participate in the #swingoutforFrankie110 project). #lindyhop #swing #jazz #Dance

[SwingOttawa @swingottawaCA]

Happy World Lindyhop Day. Happy 110th birthday to Frankie Manning, Ambassador of Lindy Hop. #Lindyhop dancers around the world are celebrating the day in style. OSDS had a highly attended party on Friday with a big band performing... Frankie would approve

https://t.co/QHlvvkVIJa

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

It happened

https://t.co/Or4lcW6fGJ

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Day 110+1/110 of #swingoutforFrankie110 - here's a 110s excerpt of the 110 Swingouts at the Savoy Ballroom plaque in Harlem,NY where #lindyhop was created. W/Taneeka

Music: "Segue in C" by @countbasieorch

#swing #jazz #lindyhop #Dance #frankiemonth

https://t.co/idr42hunfm

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Hello, New York , Hello Harlem , Hello ILHC! Ready or not here I come! It's been way too long. Last time I was here was for Frankie100... That was 10 years ago! I'm back to dance up a storm! #lindyhop #jazz #dance

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Day 110+1/110 of #swingoutforFrankie110 - here's a 110s excerpt of the 110 Swingouts at the Savoy Ballroom plaque in Harlem,NY where #lindyhop was created. W/Taneeka

Music: "Segue in C" by @countbasieorch

#swing #jazz #lindyhop #Dance #frankiemonth

https://t.co/idr42hunfm

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Day 110/110 of #swingoutforFrankie110 - here's a 110s excerpt of the 110 Swingouts @swingottawaCA Frankie Manning 110th birthday Party. Happy Birthday Frankie!

Music: "Segue in C" by @countbasieorch

#swing #jazz #lindyhop #Dance #frankiemonth #myottawa
https://t.co/eajBQtKh4o

[Kofi Arthiabah @arthiak]

Happy birthday, Frankie! Thank you for the never ending inspiration. I'm honored to be visiting the site of the Savoy Ballroom where your #lindyhop was created. Happy #worldlindyhopday #frankiemanning