I choreographed Silk & Satin in 1995, and I celebrate its birthday in December of every year. On Dec. 13, 2014 the dance will be 19 years old, and is still on many dance floors on a regular basis. Michael Barr (BFF) used to be the DJ/MC at a bar & grill called Jelly’s in San Francisco, 295 Terry Francois Blvd. between 3rd and 48th Street (neighborhood known as SoMa, down by the shipyard). It closed in Aug. 2010. However, a photo of this great place is below. Michael invited choreographers to come to Jelly’s every Wednesday and introduce new dances. I did so on Dec. 13, 1995 with Silk & Satin. Jelly’s was the first public venue at which I taught Silk & Satin.
