Meet Me @ the Barre!

Deebs · 04-01-2009, 10:19 PM

Now that DP has jumped back into the world of dance with both feet (one foot stronger than the other

) and ToriBear is in our midst, I thought it would be nice to have a dedicated thread for all our dance talk. Anyone who enjoys dance might have something to contribute.

To start with, here is one of my very favorite dance videos -- for anyone who has ever been discouraged from pursuing dance.

Shh! There's no talking in ballet!

€uroMeinke · 04-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Having recently had my first "dance lesson" from Lucent Dossier, it's something I'd certainly love to pursue. I've always loved to watch dance and have particular come to love contemporary dance. Pina Bausch is my favorite choreographer, I love to watch Bob Fosse's work - and should probably find a clip of the Frug to post. I also like choreographers who work with people with a wide variety of body types and work to explore the differences rather than conceal them. So, please carry on...

Morrigoon · 04-01-2009, 11:06 PM

That reminds me, at Disneyana the other day, I noticed they're selling a new book.

Morrigoon · 04-01-2009, 11:09 PM

That reminds me. At some point we should swank ourselves a Friday evening at Memories. For an extra $2, you can participate in the lesson at 8:30 to kick off the evening.

Disneyphile · 04-01-2009, 11:36 PM

This is beyond inspirational:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnLVRQCjh8c

Not Afraid · 04-01-2009, 11:58 PM

I danced for many, many years and will probably resume with ballet in the near future. I did Bollywood dance for a while and will probably do it again soon when my feet can handle it again. Meanwhile, I just end up seeing a lot of dance performance. I love contemporary dance and choreography and certainly my brush with Lucent has inspired me even more. I miss our season tickets to UCLA Live Dance Season.

Disneyphile · 04-02-2009, 12:09 AM

I'm taking two mornings of jazz dance over the summer, and on Friday nights, Ken and I are taking ballroom together.

I'm excited to be increasing the number of days. Returning to the floor just one night a week has already done wonderful things for my body, and I'm becoming addicted! I wish I had done this a LONG time ago, but I'm thankful that I am now.

For Fall semester, I'll probably be doing one day of jazz, one day of commercial, and one day of ballet. That will give me three 2-hour sessions of cardio and strength movement per week for 16 weeks. By the holiday season, I'll probably be nice and svelte. It's an awesome side effect.

I'm not interested in performing, except for fire twirling, of which will be for the spiritual and meditative aspect. Fire deserves to be shared with an audience. However, I find myself sometimes breaking into a few dance moves when the moment inspires me - just the right music at the right time.

Deebs · 04-02-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

At some point we should swank ourselves a Friday evening at Memories.

Ah, partner dancing! I've never really done much (any) of that. I should have remembered lindyhop as one of the LoT dancers!

Tap and jazz have also been included in all my years of dance, but ballet has always been my favorite.

Strangler Lewis · 04-02-2009, 09:54 AM

Let's see. In fits and starts over the decades, I've taken classes in ballet, jazz dance, ballroom (classic, swing, Latin, etc.) and disco.

No lambada.

My grandest moment was during a ballroom class I took in college through the P.E. department. It was tango time, and the 50+ lady instructor partnered me. "You're very good," she said as the music swelled. "Now, lead with your thighs!"

ToriBear · 04-02-2009, 12:31 PM

I took Hip=Hop in my first year of dancing, (my dance teacher was awesome and he still remembers me to this day) and took Jazz- Hip-Hop the year after. I thought it was fun to perform in front of people in our dance outfits, (which I still have.)

Then I had to back off, (due to because of my loose legment(sp?) and back.)
So, this year, I'm finally back in dancing, which is Jazz- Hip-Hop, with the same teacher who taught that class. I don't get to perform, sadly. But, I need to get into the rhythm of it anyway, so, I'm good!

And also, I'm doing a dance thing at my school, (yay!) I just need a partner and know when it's happening. I forget the name of the dance we're supposed to do....

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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	Meet Me @ the Barre! Now that DP has jumped back into the world of dance with both feet (one foot stronger than the other ) and ToriBear is in our midst, I thought it would be nice to have a dedicated thread for all our dance talk. Anyone who enjoys dance might have something to contribute. To start with, here is one of my very favorite dance videos -- for anyone who has ever been discouraged from pursuing dance. Shh! There's no talking in ballet!
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Having recently had my first "dance lesson" from Lucent Dossier, it's something I'd certainly love to pursue. I've always loved to watch dance and have particular come to love contemporary dance. Pina Bausch is my favorite choreographer, I love to watch Bob Fosse's work - and should probably find a clip of the Frug to post. I also like choreographers who work with people with a wide variety of body types and work to explore the differences rather than conceal them. So, please carry on... __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	That reminds me, at Disneyana the other day, I noticed they're selling a new book. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	That reminds me. At some point we should swank ourselves a Friday evening at Memories. For an extra $2, you can participate in the lesson at 8:30 to kick off the evening. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-01-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	This is beyond inspirational: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnLVRQCjh8c
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04-01-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I danced for many, many years and will probably resume with ballet in the near future. I did Bollywood dance for a while and will probably do it again soon when my feet can handle it again. Meanwhile, I just end up seeing a lot of dance performance. I love contemporary dance and choreography and certainly my brush with Lucent has inspired me even more. I miss our season tickets to UCLA Live Dance Season.
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04-02-2009, 12:09 AM	#7
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I'm taking two mornings of jazz dance over the summer, and on Friday nights, Ken and I are taking ballroom together. I'm excited to be increasing the number of days. Returning to the floor just one night a week has already done wonderful things for my body, and I'm becoming addicted! I wish I had done this a LONG time ago, but I'm thankful that I am now. For Fall semester, I'll probably be doing one day of jazz, one day of commercial, and one day of ballet. That will give me three 2-hour sessions of cardio and strength movement per week for 16 weeks. By the holiday season, I'll probably be nice and svelte. It's an awesome side effect. I'm not interested in performing, except for fire twirling, of which will be for the spiritual and meditative aspect. Fire deserves to be shared with an audience. However, I find myself sometimes breaking into a few dance moves when the moment inspires me - just the right music at the right time.
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04-02-2009, 09:54 AM	#9
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Let's see. In fits and starts over the decades, I've taken classes in ballet, jazz dance, ballroom (classic, swing, Latin, etc.) and disco. No lambada. My grandest moment was during a ballroom class I took in college through the P.E. department. It was tango time, and the 50+ lady instructor partnered me. "You're very good," she said as the music swelled. "Now, lead with your thighs!" __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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04-02-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
ToriBear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In my laptop Posts: 549	I took Hip=Hop in my first year of dancing, (my dance teacher was awesome and he still remembers me to this day) and took Jazz- Hip-Hop the year after. I thought it was fun to perform in front of people in our dance outfits, (which I still have.) Then I had to back off, (due to because of my loose legment(sp?) and back.) So, this year, I'm finally back in dancing, which is Jazz- Hip-Hop, with the same teacher who taught that class. I don't get to perform, sadly. But, I need to get into the rhythm of it anyway, so, I'm good! And also, I'm doing a dance thing at my school, (yay!) I just need a partner and know when it's happening. I forget the name of the dance we're supposed to do.... __________________
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