Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The NY Hardcore Dance Styles Handbook


Following up from yesterday's memorable show entry from Chickie of Ludichrist / Sheer Terror, today I received this piece from Chickie which I felt was worthy of an entry.

Chickie says he picked this up at a CB's matinee back in the 80's at some point. I had never seen it before, but recognized that is was done by Tom O'Hara of Combat Stance Fanzine fame / infamy. Check it out, hope you get a laugh out of it, I know I did. Thanks again to Chickie for the contribution. -Tim DCXX


By Livewire Records at July 29, 2009

20 comments:

  1. miss alaineusJuly 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    did floorpunch come after all this? i have found memories of quarter droppers and lawnmower starters.

    keep the faith, y'all do a nice job.


    xxalainaxx

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  2. ErinJuly 29, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    I laughed at the cheese steak one

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  3. Ben EdgeJuly 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    It doesn't tell you what you're supposed to do with your legs.

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  4. VJESCIJuly 29, 2009 at 11:30 PM



    .DANCE FLOOR JUSTICE FOR DUMMIES.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    somebody get a hold of this thing,find a graphic designer and print an updated version with new graphics lol

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  6. DavidJuly 30, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I remember being at Jon Hiltz's when Tom & Phil were putting this together. When they gave them to the SOIA and Token Entry guys, you should have seen the look on their faces. It was a big hit....

    Dave K.

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  7. ZJuly 30, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I used to have a copy of this but it's long gone. I think Negative Noah still has one and we've been bugging him for years to copy it. This is the first physical copy I've seen in a long time. Most people think this booklet is an urban legend because you never see them.

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  8. BillyJuly 30, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Two commments...

    1. Is the clothes line in there?

    2. Thank god I am from the West Coast where we don't "Dance"!

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  9. ThomasJuly 30, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Hey! This is really cool to see. I made it! I have the original master still. If anyone wants a copy I might be willing to make them one.

    Would you believe this was a project for my graphics class and my teacher failed me for not following the directions properly? It's legendary anyway and as you can see from Dave's comment here I gave it to SOIA. THEN came their video for Step Down.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fvu951up_0

    -Tom O'Hara/Combat Stance

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  10. SquidJuly 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Combat Stance - now there's a Fanzine Spotlight that would be interesting to read.

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  11. adamJuly 30, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    is that Geoff Sayerville in the SOIA video doing the Windmill?

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  12. JDJuly 30, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I need a copy of this. Photocopy, PDF, whatever
    Tom get in touch.

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  13. ThomasJuly 30, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I'll make up 25 more next time I'm at Kinko's. If anyone wants one paypal $3 with your address to minimalism909@yahoo.com They will be shipped in a sturdy envelope and not folded, other than the one normal booklet crease.

    Seem fair?

    I have all four Combat Stance masters too, and can print them up but the price would have to be discussed for those.

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  14. TrashManJuly 31, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    TOM! I would love to get back in touch! I WOULD KILL TO DIGITIZE the Combat Stance originals! Money is no object! How the hell have you been?

    Send me an e-mail, if you are so inclined-

    richardsoliver@msn.com

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  15. thefleXAugust 1, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I want Combat Stance reprints.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I Don't Know What To Do

    ahahaha

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  17. ThomasAugust 12, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    All orders will be shipped on Friday.

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  18. NoahAugust 30, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I still have that copy Mr. Z, and I still have never made any prints, looks like it's available once again. Nice one! When will the Combat Stance issues go online?
    I just watched Robo Cop today without knowing about this post and mentioned to my friends about this 'zine that was obsessed with the movie.......

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  19. markOctober 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Tom was the man...
    ...his graphics teacher failed him for making this book..
    HAHAHAHA!!!!
    We were the few in our school.

    Dave K....You still in Linden??

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  20. AnonymousJune 15, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    just freakin awesome! too bad these styles have been replaced by the karate chopping/kicking jackasses of today. i used to be a mean pizzamaker back in the day.

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