The Teenarama Dance Party

12/13/2025

Happy Holiday Season:

Over the years, I have been asked if there are any more DVDs of the Emmy Award winning documentary "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story" (2006). I did run out about 10 years ago.

Well, after a "clean up" session in my home office, I found several DVD copies. If anyone is interested, here's what I am putting on sale:

1 Copy of the original DVD in original case. 56 minute documentary "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story", plus bonus footage of "The Making of Dance Party: The Teenarama Story" - $20.00 plus $5.00 s/h

4 Copies - Copied 56 minute DVD "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story" (Bonus footage not included)
$10.00 plus $5.00 s/h

Sale is on until inventory is sold out. First come, first served.

Interested? Contact - Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, Producer
202 552-0000 or email [email protected]

10/11/2024

Hi! The question continues to be asked if I have anything to do with the "Return to Teenarama Dance Party" event on November 3 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library?

The answer is "Yes". Hope to see you there. Register on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/return-to-teenarama-dance-party-tickets-1022631146287

10/08/2024

For those in the DMV, if you've never seen my documentary "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story", the documentary will air this morning (10/8) at 3:00 a.m. on WHUT Howard University Television (PBS) (Ch. 532/32). Dance Party: The Teenarama Story tells of the success of the African American teen television dance show "The Teenarama Dance Party" on WOOK-TV (Ch. 14) from 1963-1970 in Washington, DC

The documentary aired tonight at 9:00 p.m. I wasn't aware until I was browsing through the guide and saw it was on. Dance Party: The Teenarama Story documentary made its premier on WHUT and PBS nationwide in 2006. Received Emmy Award in 2007.

Set your DVR now or if you're a night owl or early riser you can catch "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story".

10/07/2024

Don't Miss Out on the Party of the Year!

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in partnership with the African American Music Association presents
"RETURN TO TEENARAMA DANCE PARTY"!

This is a dance party which celebrates and pays tribute to the original Teenarama Dance Party, the African American teen television dance show which was produced and aired on WOOK-TV (ch. 14) in Washington, DC from 1963-1970.

"RETURN TO TEENARAMA DANCE PARTY", will feature dance music of the 1960s by the live band Ignatius Mason & Friends and DJs Scooter Magruder and Slow Roll, prized contests ("Rate the Record", the "Best 60's Attire", a Free Style Dance contest), scenes from the musical "Dancing on the Air: The Teenarama Story", and more.

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
Whether you danced on Teenarama or ran home from school to watch it or just becoming familiar with DC history, it's going to be a blast!
"Return to Teenarama Dance Party"
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 5th Floor
901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Please RSVP at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/return-to-teenarama-dance-party-tickets-1022631146287

09/30/2024

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in partnership with the African American Music Association presents "RETURN TO TEENARAMA DANCE PARTY"! This is a dance party which celebrates and pays tribute to the original Teenarama Dance Party, the African American teen television dance show which was produced and aired on WOOK-TV (ch. 14) in Washington, DC from 1963-1970.

"RETURN TO TEENARAMA DANCE PARTY", will feature dance music of the 1960s by the live band Ignatius Mason & Friends and DJs Scooter Magruder and Slow Roll, prized contests, a scene from the musical "Dancing on the Air: The Teenarama Story", and more. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
Whether you danced on Teenarama or ran home from school to watch it or just becoming familiar with DC history, it's going to be a blast!

"Return to Teenarama Dance Party"
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 5th Floor
901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Please RSVP at

A tribute to the original Teenarama Dance Party African American teen television dance show of the 1960s in Washington, DC!

09/04/2024

The National Hand Dance Association in partnership with the DC Board of Elections and the Anacostia Arts Center is sponsoring a

DC WARD 8 VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 12:noon-3:00 p.m.
Location: The Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Marion Barry Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020

Ward 8 has one of the lowest numbers of voter registrants in the District of Columbia wards. NHDA wants to make a change.

The Board of Elections and the National Hand Dance Association will be on site.

Also, as a special thank you to those who register, a COMPLIMENTARY Mini-Hand Dance Lesson is offered on site from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This is a very important community service for NHDA, as the organization office is located in Ward 8! NHDA is giving back!

07/31/2024

The 39th DC Mayor's Arts Awards is currently accepting nominations from the public. The African American Music Association has been recommended as a nominee.

Nominations are needed to be considered to receive a Mayor's Arts Award. As you know, I am a member of the African American Music Association as the creator of exhibits and programs which keep the legacy and history of music of talents from Washington, DC.

AAMA is a Ward 8 non-profit organization since 1994. Founder and Board Chairman: Saleem Hylton.
Current projects have been The Annual Marvin Gaye Day Celebration (for 35 years)
Documentaries: "Fat Boy: The Billy Stewart Story", "DC Street Jocks Rocked the House". Presenters of "Dancing on the Air: The Teenarama Story" theatrical musical, Website: "The Nations Capital: Doo-Wop from the Street Corner to the Stage", "Motown DC" a photograph and memorabilia exhibit, "The Business of Music" for youth, "DC Doo-Wop" panel discussion at Westminster Church, "Doo-Wop in DC panel discussion at Edgewood Senior Development.

Here is the link and info for nomination.
https://dcmayorsartsawards.com/

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AUGUST 9.
NOMINATION CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN HUMANITIES.
African American Music Association
202 552-0000
[email protected]
aamadc.org

Thank you in advance for your Support

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

07/24/2024

Ok! SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3rd!

The African American Music Association with partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington DC will host “Return to the Teenarama Dance Party”! The Teenarama Dance Party was an all Black teen television dance show which was produced and aired on WOOK-TV Ch. 14 in Washington DC from 1963-1970.

A big tribute to the legacy of the Teenarama Dance Party with a dance band and DJ playing the music from the 1960s Teenarama era! (if you’re looking for line dancing this will not be the place), Teenarama 60s attire contest, Rate the Record dance contest, and more!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Save the Date! Sunday November 3, 3p-7p. The MLK Library, Washington DC.

I’LL BE SENDING MORE INFO SOON

05/03/2023

It is with sadness to announce the passing of a DC icon. Mishie Proctor, is best known as "Pearl, The Miles Long Sandwich Girl" in her voice on WOOK-Radio and WOOK-TV. Mishie also voice other commercials on the stations.

She passed away at home in Florida on April 26 at the age of 93 years old. May Mishie Proctor Rest In Peace. Here is a clip from her soundbite in the documentary "Dance Party: The Teenarama Story"

"Dance Party - The Teenarama Story", the full 57-minute production is available for purchase on DVD from the official website (products):http://dancepartythe...

11/06/2022

It's a "Teenarama Dance Party"! Join us for a trip down memory lane. The African American Music Association in sponsorship with Selah City Urban Theater and Kendall Productions LLC presents "A Teenarama Dance Party".

Saturday, December 10 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Auditorium, 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC. The program will feature a screening of the Telly Award winning musical film "DANCING ON THE AIR: THE TEENARAMA STORY", followed by a panel discussion with cast members and the Playwright/Songwriter Jiiko Ozimba and Executive Producer Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, also a live musical performance by members of the cast. The audience will have fun with a "Teenarama Dance Party" dancing to music of the Teenarama era by DJ Scooter Magruder!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. Click on the link below.

It's a "Teenarama Dance Party"! Join us in the auditorium for a trip down memory lane.

12/23/2021

Don't miss the encore performance run of the critically acclaimed musical "DANCING ON THE AIR: THE TEENARAMA STORY". Friday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 4. Please enjoy this fantastic musical over the holidays. Your feedback is important to us.

To stream "Dancing on the Air: The Teenarama Story" visit www.vimeo.com

THE PLAYBILL can be viewed or downloaded at www.dancingontheairmusical.com

Happy Holidays To All!
Jiiko Ozimba - Playwright/Songwriter
Beverly Lindsay-Johnson - Executive Producer

12/19/2021

THIS EVENING'S PROMOTIONAL EVENT FOR THE MUSICAL "DANCING ON THE AIR: THE TEENARAMA STORY" AT TAKOMA STATION TAVERN IN WASHINGTON, DC HAS BEEN CANCELLED. STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE.

BUT.... DON'T MISS THE ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MUSICAL "DANCING ON THE AIR: THE TEENARAMA STORY" ON VIMEO.COM, DECEMBER 24-JANUARY 4. GO TO VIMEO.COM FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VIEWING.