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Confessions of a Serial Dancer - by Trina

I pull the hood of my jacket over, half covering my sweaty face; I am exhausted. These are the confessions of a serial dancer.

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Confessions of a Serial Dancer - May 2006

National C&E Expo: Dance Comp, Break & Hip

May 30th 2006 05:22

The sb=9" target="_blank">National Careers and Employment Expo is holding a dance competition as well as a 2on2 Breaking Battle and 1on1 Hiphop Solo Dance Comp. It's a FREE event so even if you're not entering or don't know anyone that is, go down and check it out.

sa=41" target="_blank">Dance Contest 2006 - YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $1500!!

This dance contest is held annually at The National Careers and Employment Expo and is an excellent opportunity to strut your stuff, pull out the big moves and showcase your talent in front of thousands of expected Expo attendees. With a massive first prize of $1,500 cash who wouldn't want to be involved?

The contest is open to a range of dance styles including funk, modern jazz, hip-hop, break dance etc and is always a showstopper!

For further information on the Dance Contest, you can call Candice Krieger, Event Assistant, on 1300 667 121 or email candice@eoc.com.au.

sa=41" target="_blank">Battle City Dance Contest 06:

$1500 total cash prizes
-$1200 1st Cash Prize 2 on 2 Bboy/Bgirl
-$300 1st Cash Prize HipHop Solo Dance Comp

Brisbane

Dates: Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th June 2006
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday/Sunday
Entry: FREE Public Admission
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Townsville

Dates: 6 June, 2006
Times: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Entry: FREE Public Admission
Venue: Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre

Canberra

Dates: Friday 30 June - Saturday 1 July 2006
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Fri) 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)
Entry: FREE Public Admission
Venue: Exhibition Park in Canberra

Hobart

Dates: 14 - 15 July, 2006
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Fri) 10:00pm - 4:00pm (Sat)
Entry: FREE Public Admission
Venue: Derwent Entertainment Centre

Sydney

Dates: Friday 28 - Saturday 29 July 2006
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Fri) 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)
Entry: FREE Public Admission
Venue: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Groove Sydney Urban Dance Comp results & video

May 28th 2006 09:09

I finally have footage of the Groove Blacktown Urban Dance Competition held last month (so delayed I know) and have posted up the winners Psalms and my group Groovesteps who came second place

Groove City footage will be coming soon! The results were:

1st - Seven Sins
2nd - Snap
3rd - Sweet
4th - Lemmings

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Introduction to Chux

May 23rd 2006 09:35

As I step out of the train into the dark, rainy night, I pull my hood up, half covering my face. I begin my walk towards my home, to a warm and dry room. However, I pause in the middle of the street. The music playing in my mp3 player seizes me. I begin to move, illuminated by streetlight, pounded by rain, jerking my body to the beat. I am oblivious to anyone but myself. I finish and walk home. I step into my house, shaking the rain off my jacket. I am motivated. I am ready. I step into my room to begin my daily dance practice. These are the confessions of a serial dancer.]

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Online dancing game - Strictly Come Dancing

May 20th 2006 23:05

This online game is highly addictive and quite difficult (so far I haven't been able to get past the third round, Rumba) and is a spin-off of the popular British show "Strictly Come Dancing" which I guess is what our "Strictly Dancing" and "Dancing with the Stars" is based on?

You get to choose your own dancers and make a path for them on the dancefloor, as they do different ballroom dances in each round; this is similar to games like PipeDream and others I can't remember the name of right now.

Check it out on the BBC UK website.

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Rize up and get krump - a new style of dance

May 19th 2006 00:30

Only recently has Australia discovered the art form of Krumping, through the release of Dave LaChapelle's documentary, "RIZE".

From the ghettos of LA, Krump dancers emerged after branching off from Clowning, another art form created by Tommy The Clown which is often mixed up with the former.

Darrio gets krump

There are correlations between krumping and traditional African tribal dances, as a spiritual, raw and highly energetic form of self-expression; is not aggressive, it is not violent.

In Australia, there are few who can krump and even fewer who can teach it (if at all). There's much speculation about the validity of these teachings and the quality of the dancers; what I see is that Krumping is now a fad, something that a lot of people think they can do easily by pumping their arms and chest really fast and adding booty shaking and stripper dancing to the mix. WRONG.
The best way to learn is by going to krumpkings.com and reading up on it, order the DVDs so you get educated directly by some of the founders. Those who would like to learn in person, the man in Australia to go to is Darrio of darriostreet.com. He is based in Sydney but will be doing Brisbane and Melbourne workshops in the next few months.

To those who consider themselves Krump dancers in Australia, most of you have no idea. What y'all are doing is Krump-inspired dancing, which is cool, but as long as you got your facts straight.

Me getting buck

I used to get buck (which means "to krump"), but now circumstances in my life have changed and I don't feel enough anger and frustration to be able to vent it through krumping, and the whole commercialisation of it all had turned me off.

To check it out, here are some clips of the founders getting buck.

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Posted By: Trina - Category: Hiphop

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Antonio Takes the Lead with Hiphop and Latin dance

May 18th 2006 01:12

Think sensual.

Rhythmically intertwining bodies exuberating with intense sexual energy.

Think latin.

Provocative, exotic, seductive moves to send tingles down your spine from a mere glance.

Sex.

That's what I think when I hear the word 'tango'. Then 'sensual', 'intrigue', 'lust', 'passion', 'romance', 'Johnny Depp' and Antonio Banderas' voice. Is it only me or are there others who feel the same?

Tango.

From the brothels of Buenos Aires over two centuries ago evolved an unspoken dialogue manifested through a forbidden dance. It is seductive in nature and breathtaking to watch.

No, I'm not talking about J.lo's backside for the guys out there who watched "Shall We Dance" for reasons OTHER than pure interest in ballroom dancing; I'll admit though that THAT scene with Miss J.Lo demonstrating a dance hit my spot:

"The rumba is the vertical expression of a horizontal wish.
You have to hold her, like the skin on her thigh is your reason for living.
Let her go, like your heart's being ripped from your chest.
Throw her back, like you're going to have your way with her right here on the dance floor.
And then finish, like she's ruined you for life."

I divert your attention to "Take The Lead", a film based on the real-life story of internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane played by Antonio Banderas. Fusing Latin and Hiphop flavours alongside incredible dance sequences, "Take the Lead" has everything I could ever want in a movie minus the Depp.

Check out the website http://www.taketheleadmovie.com/ where apart from the normal stuff, you can make your own dance routine combining Hiphop and Latin moves, as well as playing the DJ and creating your own mixes from Latin and Hiphop music.

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Upcoming Hiphop dance events - Australia-wide

May 17th 2006 00:35

Melbourne:

Bboy Lilou workshop
UnitdStyles
175-177Chapel St East St Kilda
Thursday 18th of May 2006
7.30pm-9.30pm
Cost$25.00
Contact Arch: wickidforce@optusnet.com.au
Mobile:0411174150 or sign up @ UnitdStyles

Sydney:

Groove: Urban Dance compeition.
Saturday, May 20
Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre
4pm onwards
Tickets $15 from D2MG, $20 @ door.
For more information check out www.d2mg.com

Other GROOVE interstate heats:

May 20 Sydney City @ Sydney University

May 27 Canberra @ Holy Grail

May 28 Brisbane @ Kedron Wavell RSL

June 3 Wollongong @ Dapto-Ribbonwood Community Centre

June 17 Adelaide @ Tonic Bar

June 24 Perth @ The Metro City (to be confirmed)

July 1 Sydney Finals @ (to be confirmed)

July 8 Melbourne @ Camberwell Centre

July 14 Auckland @ (to be confirmed)

July 15 Wellington @ Rongotai College

Lilou Breaking workshop
Sunday, May 21st
Urban Dance Centre
58 Abercrombie St, Chippendale
(Corner of Abercrombie St and O'Conner, 1 block from George St.)
5pm onwards
Cost: $25
Contact Jeremy
(@) Jeremy@ozbboy.com
(M) 0407 025 582

Brisbane:

Darrio & Caramell present a Krumping, Locking and Breaking workshop in Brisbane. For more information check out www.darriostreet.com

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A dancing genius: Michael Jackson is Dangerous

May 16th 2006 03:21

This is probably my favourite MJ performance of all time. The costume, the choreography, the execution, musicality and creativity just blows my mind. Check the vid below.

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Posted By: Trina - Category: Funk

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Funk styles: Introduction to popping & locking

May 15th 2006 12:37

R.I.P. Skeeter Rabbit (electricboogaloos.com)

Skeeter Rabbit from the Electric Boogaloos was one of the old school original dancers of funk styles known as popping, locking and electric boogaloo. R.I.P

Locking was created by Don Campbell aka "Campbellock" of the 'Original Lockers' in the early 1970s in Los Angeles, and others contributed to the art form by creating moves. All the steps have meaning behind them deriving from soul and funk. Popping was created by Boogaloo Sam of the Electric Boogaloo.

[Note: Tony Tones (Nu Skool Club) would like to clear up there are TWO Skeeter Rabbits, one from Electric Boogaloos and one from the Original Lockers. Now why are there two people with the same name?]

For those who don't know what Locking is, check these videos:

The creator himself, Don Campbellocking

Hilty & Bosch at the RedBull BC One Comp - they are absolutely amazing!

H&B at it again - still amazing and completely different to the previous video

Hilty & Bosch & Special guests

Original Lockers (lockerlegends.com)

After news of his passing, so many videos appeared on Youtube, Google video and the like Skeeter Rabbit in action:

Skeeter Rabbit popping and electric boogaloo-ing at a David Bowie concert

Skeeter Rabbit electric boogaloo-ing and popping

To learn more, visit:

http://www.electricboogaloos.com/

http://www.lockerlegends.com/

The difference between popping and locking

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Are you wack? 10 ways to become a better dancer

May 12th 2006 18:06

Most people are too shy or scared to take a class by themselves, or at all. I know people will stay in the comfort of their own homes and try to themselves how to dance by looking for clips or instructional sites on the Internet without physically taking several classes first. *shakes head*

For those getting into dancing or wanting to improve... you HAVE to:

1. Take a dance class - this way you get the feel of things and are taught the RIGHT way how to do things otherwise you'll look wack.

Dance classes are fun, friendly environments

2. Practice - all the time, everyday if you can, with and without mirrors. Videotape yourself if possible so you can see what you're doing looks good or not to you, (but also seek other opinions).

3. Listen to music - get used to the beat, rhythm and lyrics so you can start feeling the dance to the music and not just doing set moves.

4. Freestyle - as much as you can. This means listening to the music and dancing to it however you choose to interpret it.

5. Specialise first - Concentrate on one or two styles of dance at a time and when you get better at them, you can start adding other styles if you wish while still improving your skills in the first dance styles. A lot of people tend to switch their focus, depending on what appeals to them the most.

For the beyond beginner dancers:

6. Be versatile - this is for those who have been dancing for a while and have trained in a few styles to get to advanced level.

7. Socialise with other dancers - easier said than done, but dance classes, clubs and such are the best way to do this; once you start hanging around dancers their passion and enthusiasm will keep motivating you to stick to it.

8. Don't be afraid to dance - I'm talking mainly about parties and clubs; who cares if people are watching you. Focus on having a good time, but in some ways having others' attention is a great way to whip you into shape so you'll practice in fear of looking like a fool.

9. Join or make a dance crew - the best way to improve and stay motivated. Make sure you're all friends first and socialise out of dancing otherwise it won't last. Trust me.

10. Watch dance movies, clips - a great way to keep motivated. Michael Jackson by far has the best dance videos. Also check out his sister Janet, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, B2K and even Britney's concerts and clips.

Don't worry guys, every dancer had to start somewhere; take the risk because you're the only thing that's holding you back (or lack of finances). Stop being a lazy ass, get up and move!

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Confessions of a Serial Dancer

May 11th 2006 18:30

I have always loved to dance; I come from a background of pure freestyling – raw and untrained, mostly to R&B. It was only just a year ago that I started taking classes, mainly for my health and for fun, highly doubtful that it’ll become more than a hobby, let alone a passion that I’ll dedicate my life to.

After taking classes in Hiphop, street funk and street jazz, I ventured further into the worlds of specialist styles like popping, locking, boogaloo, breaking, new jack swing, house, punking, wacking, shaking, reggae/dancehall, clowning, krumping, and milking. I even went outside Hiphop styles to try Bollywood, burlesque, Latin and, yes, pole dancing; I have yet to take a class in tap/ballet/jazz and classical/traditional cultural dances.

Street Rehearsal @ World Square, Sydney

Why not? To be a good dancer requires dedication and lots of practice; to be an awesome freestyler it is essential to have versatility, foundation, controlled power, precise technique and confidence.

Freestyle dance battle, Sydney

Now, I specialize in freestyle dance. It is dancing without any prepared routines or ‘sets’ that combines a variety of different dance styles and influences. It is highly useful nowadays in popular culture and especially in the ever-growing Hiphop scene.

So stick around and get educated, be inspired, take action and keep motivated!

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