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Showing posts with label Showcase. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Showcase. Show all posts
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Highlights of ILHC
This was the most well run event I have ever attended. The people at the registration desk were very quick, efficient, and nice, as well at the people over seeing the competition side of things (thank you Tony and Aurelie). When there was an issue, things were resolved there on the spot, instead of having to deal with more people than necessary. There was no bullshit. It was lovely.
Competitions ran on time. I think there was one competition we ran a tad behind on, but only by 10 minutes or so. It was amazing - I've never seen lindy hoppers be so punctual! The dance floor was great, the hotel rooms were nice, and there was lots of food within a 3 minute walk from the hotel. Fucking sweet. And let's not forget the music: it was great all weekend long and the sound was nice and full. I applaud everyone who made that event as wonderful as it was.
Ok, now to the juicy stuff, and in no particular order:
The Junior Division
I cried. I totally cried. The first couple came out and I lost it when Derrick did the first move. While watching Derrick and Sioban, it finally struck me why children are truly such little treasures: they mean the future. There is a possibility that if a child learns something, then that "something" has a chance to be past down. Derrick and Sioban mean there is a future for lindy hop. I think everyone shed a tear while they were dancing; I don't know if it was for the same reasons, but nonetheless, we were all moved by them. Here they are:
The Solo Charleston Division
One name, two words: Marty Klempner.
One color, and a five piece outfit: a red zoot suit.
One dance, twelve dancers: the Big Apple.
Now watch:
One word: Truckin'.
I have to give props to Max and Annie as well. I give them "The Best Use of Props in a Showcase" award, hands down. Dax threw Max a hat in the middle of the routine, then Annie does the Flying Lotus and takes the hat from Max, whereby placing it on her head, and then Max steals it back. All done in one shot. They didn't even need a back-up plan! Check it out:
Finally, I must give mad props to Stefan and Bethany. They are such an inspiration and they thrown down. They never compromise their style, and the just DANCE. They are my movement heros (and will appropriately be at Inspiration Weekend this Labor Day): Just watch them:
Otherwise, I am super proud of me and Kev doing two brand new routines in about 2 weeks. We've never done that before, so it's a first for us. At some point we are hoping to see our showcase, so if you see it first, send me a link to it! Oh yeah, and I took 2nd in the Charleston contest and I have been out of the solo dancing loop for some time now. I give myself 2 pats on the back.
Competitions ran on time. I think there was one competition we ran a tad behind on, but only by 10 minutes or so. It was amazing - I've never seen lindy hoppers be so punctual! The dance floor was great, the hotel rooms were nice, and there was lots of food within a 3 minute walk from the hotel. Fucking sweet. And let's not forget the music: it was great all weekend long and the sound was nice and full. I applaud everyone who made that event as wonderful as it was.
Ok, now to the juicy stuff, and in no particular order:
The Junior Division
I cried. I totally cried. The first couple came out and I lost it when Derrick did the first move. While watching Derrick and Sioban, it finally struck me why children are truly such little treasures: they mean the future. There is a possibility that if a child learns something, then that "something" has a chance to be past down. Derrick and Sioban mean there is a future for lindy hop. I think everyone shed a tear while they were dancing; I don't know if it was for the same reasons, but nonetheless, we were all moved by them. Here they are:
The Solo Charleston Division
One name, two words: Marty Klempner.
One color, and a five piece outfit: a red zoot suit.
One dance, twelve dancers: the Big Apple.
Now watch:
One word: Truckin'.
I have to give props to Max and Annie as well. I give them "The Best Use of Props in a Showcase" award, hands down. Dax threw Max a hat in the middle of the routine, then Annie does the Flying Lotus and takes the hat from Max, whereby placing it on her head, and then Max steals it back. All done in one shot. They didn't even need a back-up plan! Check it out:
Finally, I must give mad props to Stefan and Bethany. They are such an inspiration and they thrown down. They never compromise their style, and the just DANCE. They are my movement heros (and will appropriately be at Inspiration Weekend this Labor Day): Just watch them:
Otherwise, I am super proud of me and Kev doing two brand new routines in about 2 weeks. We've never done that before, so it's a first for us. At some point we are hoping to see our showcase, so if you see it first, send me a link to it! Oh yeah, and I took 2nd in the Charleston contest and I have been out of the solo dancing loop for some time now. I give myself 2 pats on the back.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Preparing for ILHC
OMG OMG OMG! There is sooooooooooooo much to do!!!!
Kev and I are trying to finish our Classic Routine and just started on our Showcase Routine. This is super stressful because we need to finish both, and polish them by this weekend, and I don't know if we can get all the work done that we'd like to have done.
We've been doing 2 hours on and 2 hours off at our dance studio. In the 2 hours off, Juan and Sharon are polishing their Classic and finishing their Showcase. OMG, there is so much going on in the house too. So so so.... in our "down time" we are still coming up with ideas so when we have the space, we can actually dance it.
There is not enough time in the day to choreograph 2 routines, watch the Olympics, prepare material for classes, teach group classes, and privates. And spend time with your significant other. Oh my word.
Well, that's the rant for the day. More after ILHC. I am sure we are going to pull something together.
Cheers.
Kev and I are trying to finish our Classic Routine and just started on our Showcase Routine. This is super stressful because we need to finish both, and polish them by this weekend, and I don't know if we can get all the work done that we'd like to have done.
We've been doing 2 hours on and 2 hours off at our dance studio. In the 2 hours off, Juan and Sharon are polishing their Classic and finishing their Showcase. OMG, there is so much going on in the house too. So so so.... in our "down time" we are still coming up with ideas so when we have the space, we can actually dance it.
There is not enough time in the day to choreograph 2 routines, watch the Olympics, prepare material for classes, teach group classes, and privates. And spend time with your significant other. Oh my word.
Well, that's the rant for the day. More after ILHC. I am sure we are going to pull something together.
Cheers.
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