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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.

Chux asks, How Deep Are You In?

July 28th 2006 05:41
After you sit at home for a few days with nothing going on but music and possibly some internet gaming, you tend to notice things. Like how if "your song" comes on you will dance no matter what's going on. Wether you're doing the dishes (resulting in splashing water on yourself), Vacuuming the house, or just sitting down. How deep are you into dancing?

Do you call someone and instinctively dance to the dial tone while waiting for them? Actually I think that's just me, but other things like:

Walking to the beat of the music you hear while walking around anywhere.

Have you ever been caught dancing at the bus stop while you listened to your mp3s? People giving you weird looks as you pop your weight from leg to leg waiting for the bus?

Have you ever noticed a sound and felt compelled to move to it?
E.g. Builders next door to my house. Hammers and nails make a great beat, especially if you're playing some drum loops while it's going on. Footsteps around the house are good too, if the people in your house have a steady walking rhythm.

Just a thought. If you've ever had anything like this give me an example.

Another one i've noticed is that if I'm shopping and the store is playing a hot song, i'll automatically begin doing things like swaying, gliding, or hand tuts... smaller less noticeable moves.

Chux
In Too Deep[
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I club to dance

July 25th 2006 01:53
Before I really started getting into dancing seriously, the only time I ever danced was at R&B/Hiphop clubs. The music was good, the atmosphere had a real cool vibe and the company I was with more or less were up for dancing all night.

It seems like the scene hasn't changed so much in the 3 years since I started clubbing, but at least I have many other opportunities and places to dance at, not just clubs anymore. I ranted all about it in my Hiphop blog, "Why I don't go clubbing" and "Why I don't go clubbing: Part II". I know some of the Hiphop dancers in Australia who club will feel me on this...
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I club to dance

July 25th 2006 01:53
Before I really started getting into dancing seriously, the only time I ever danced was at R&B/Hiphop clubs. The music was good, the atmosphere had a real cool vibe and the company I was with more or less were up for dancing all night.

It seems like the scene hasn't changed so much in the 3 years since I started clubbing, but at least I have many other opportunities and places to dance at, not just clubs anymore. I ranted all about it in my Hiphop blog, "Why I don't go clubbing" and "Why I don't go clubbing: Part II". I know some of the Hiphop dancers in Australia who club will feel me on this...
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Reality TV: Dancing On Ice

July 20th 2006 03:57
I'm not too fond of reality tv (although I admit "Paradise Hotel" kept me company those late, lonely nights when I would be cramming) and now it seems that the focus is on celebrities. Management must have thought, "how can we take reality tv to the next level? Ah, let's put the focus on well-known local personalities since more people are likely to watch and follow them than normal random fame-seeking people."

I never watched "Dancing With The Stars" and once in a while caught ABC's "Strictly Dancing", an amateur ballroom dancing competition which was quite good and very inspiring, except for all the attempts at Hiphop/Funk. Now in the spirit of the recent ice shows I've seen - Swan Lake on Ice, Disney On Ice - here's another reality tv show, "Dancing On Ice".

What impressed me was the range of celebrities, judges and partners for each contestant. I thrive on variety, and the mix of a cricketer, model, tv presenter, olympic swimmer, news host, another model, a (female) politician, footballer, Young Australian of the Year winner, and another model.

Lara Bingle & Matt Evers
Lara Bingle & Matt Evers
With all these dancing reality shows, I hope to see an increase in the amount of people not just wanting, but taking all kinds of dance classes for fun, fitness and whatever other reason. It's a much better alternative to the gym - don't you get bored on the treadmill? Walking for an hour and getting nowhere? Sure, you can watch tv or listen to music at the same time, but at least dancing helps you gain skills, rhythm, coordination and more.

Does anyone watch "Dancing On Ice"? I'd like to know what YOU think about the show.


*Image used to accompany discussion on related program and qualifies under fair use.
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Congratulations to BEATPHONIK for winning Melbourne Groove Heats 1 last weekend. Shoutout to Alvz.

The chess theme is really interesting, but I expected the theme to be carried throughout the performance, or am I missing something?

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Sydney Hiphop/Krump Classes

July 12th 2006 04:28
Melanie Hitchcock, director of Caramell (my dance crew) along with Michael from Caramell are holding Hiphop dance workshops this Sunday.

Mel and Scrappy (Darrio's protegé) will be holding Hiphop, break and krump classes in Parramatta on Saturdays starting this weekend. If you wanna learn the real stuff, this is the place to check out.

P.S. Sorry about quality of pics, it's out of my control.


Melanie Hitchcok (Caramell) Dance Workshops


Melanie Hitchcok (Caramell) Dance Workshops
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Break! show in Sydney & Perth

July 7th 2006 11:04
Doesn't matter what kinda dancing you're into, how much you love or don't know about Hiphop, check out Break! show when it comes to your city Down Under and get blown away - poppers and lockers, bboys and bgirls, djs and beatboxers all come together to create an amazing Hiphop/Funk theatrical show. More info at www.breakshow.com.au.

TOUR DATES:

Sydney
8 - 13 July
Enmore Theatre

Perth
19 - 22 July
Burswood Theatre


Check out the trailer:

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Now here's one for the kids and teens: KICK! is a dance workshop held at the Australian College of Physical Education during the winter school holidays, from 12 - 16 July 2006 and teaches several styles of dance - Jazz, Contemporary, Creative/Improvisation and Hip Hop, followed by a performance for family and friends at the end of the course. A great way to keep kids fit, active, healthy and busy during the holidays.

For more info, visit the Sydney Olympic Park website.
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