Dancing and things...

Pheebs · 02-01-2011, 23:04

A thread for all the dancers out there, from poley pole to tip tappity toe dancing!

A few months back I started doing Burlesque dancing which scared the pants off me (not literally although that would have probably been a good start really considering

) But yeh, thought screw it and was dragged along by a friend and it's absolutely hilarious! Nothing like what I thought. Very much tamer and just silly dance routines and learning how to kerfuffle about in heels. Performed in a charity gig a few weeks back which raised £1800 (yaaaaaaay) and despite absolutely bricking it, I'll be doing it again! I tell you what though, I will never listen to Santa Baby in the same light again!!

Because I like it so much, I want to be able to better myself a bit in my dancing skills sooo... after talking with a few dance teachers I'm taking up Ballet!

For whoever knows me, the two above (considering the issues I have had for a number of years and my personality) are most probably the two LEAST likely things you would put me against.

Me... ballet?! Tall, long uncoordinated limbs, very little dancing skills, not stick skinny (particularly after chrimbo) and silly. I foresee much comedy in my lessons! Feel free to point and laugh! I'm half tempted to video record each lesson because I just think it's going to be sheer comedy!

My eventual aim is to get enough skills to be able to perform decent fun burlesque routines with magic! I think it could be a winning combination! I've already played about with a more serious routine which involves Muse - Time Is Running Out and getting out of a straight jacket. Needs a lot of work and playing with but it's going to look awesome!

Fun times!

So! I will update with dancingness as I go along when I can! Burlesque wise, this week we've been told to bring washing up gloves, a pinny and a feather duster! Ooo Err Missus! Hahahaha! Should be a laugh!

Jonny69 · 02-01-2011, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

Me... ballet?! Tall, long uncoordinated limbs, very little dancing skills, not stick skinny (particularly after chrimbo) and silly.

You sound like the next Darcey Bussell in the making

My ex is a ballerina. She trained at Rambert school of ballet when it was part of Brunel, moved abroad and now has a permanent contract with Norwegian National Ballet. I haven't spoken to her for years but she was originally strictly classical ballet and does a bit of contemporary dance now.

I got roped into dancing once, a charity ballet. I wasn't very good though, I simply wasn't strong enough to haul her around and I couldn't remember choreography to save my life

vix · 02-01-2011, 23:17

Sounds like fun Pheebs.

I started burlesque a few weeks ago and I'm loving it. We did a performance on our final week of beginners class - just to the rest of the class, and my tutor couldnt find anything about my routine to criticise, although I know I can improve it.

Our next performance is Feb 4th and I will be auditioning for a place. If I get through, I might even invite some of you along

Pheebs · 02-01-2011, 23:24

Vix - do do do! I'd come deffo!

Jonny .... I'm not planning on Swan Lake for sure

Just will apply balance and precision to... silliness, magic and filth! Hahahaha!

Pheebs · 02-01-2011, 23:28

And ref Darcy Bussell, I'd be more like Dawn in this:

Darcy Bussell and Dawn French

BBx · 03-01-2011, 00:51

Am thinking of taking Latin and Ballroom up again this year

more expensive now than 16 years ago though

thanks to Strictly et al.

BB x

vix · 03-01-2011, 00:54

I'd love to do some kind of ballroom but I doubt phil is up for it!

Dee · 03-01-2011, 18:09

I did disco and ballroom for years and years, took a shed load of exams, won trophies in competitions, did dance shows and presentations... I miss dancing

Took up salsa dancing a while back, but then moved away and havent found another one since, was brilliant for keeping fit and toning up.

Would love to give burlesque a try, but again, dont think there is anywhere nearby that does it

BBx · 03-01-2011, 18:25

Yeah I did all the Latin and Ballroom exams too... won loads of medals. Miss it and doing the shows.

I tried Salsa but couldn't help doing Latin instead to the music

i.e. other Latin not Salsa.

Tried CeRoc too but couldn't get on with that either.... to the Googlez!!

BB x

Dee · 03-01-2011, 18:44

I know its not the same thing, but I am trying Zumba when the leisure centre introduces it in a month or so... Id rather dance for the fitness element now though

02-01-2011, 23:04	#1
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Dancing and things... A thread for all the dancers out there, from poley pole to tip tappity toe dancing! A few months back I started doing Burlesque dancing which scared the pants off me (not literally although that would have probably been a good start really considering ) But yeh, thought screw it and was dragged along by a friend and it's absolutely hilarious! Nothing like what I thought. Very much tamer and just silly dance routines and learning how to kerfuffle about in heels. Performed in a charity gig a few weeks back which raised £1800 (yaaaaaaay) and despite absolutely bricking it, I'll be doing it again! I tell you what though, I will never listen to Santa Baby in the same light again!! Because I like it so much, I want to be able to better myself a bit in my dancing skills sooo... after talking with a few dance teachers I'm taking up Ballet! For whoever knows me, the two above (considering the issues I have had for a number of years and my personality) are most probably the two LEAST likely things you would put me against. Me... ballet?! Tall, long uncoordinated limbs, very little dancing skills, not stick skinny (particularly after chrimbo) and silly. I foresee much comedy in my lessons! Feel free to point and laugh! I'm half tempted to video record each lesson because I just think it's going to be sheer comedy! My eventual aim is to get enough skills to be able to perform decent fun burlesque routines with magic! I think it could be a winning combination! I've already played about with a more serious routine which involves Muse - Time Is Running Out and getting out of a straight jacket. Needs a lot of work and playing with but it's going to look awesome! Fun times! So! I will update with dancingness as I go along when I can! Burlesque wise, this week we've been told to bring washing up gloves, a pinny and a feather duster! Ooo Err Missus! Hahahaha! Should be a laugh! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-01-2011, 23:17	#3
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Sounds like fun Pheebs. I started burlesque a few weeks ago and I'm loving it. We did a performance on our final week of beginners class - just to the rest of the class, and my tutor couldnt find anything about my routine to criticise, although I know I can improve it. Our next performance is Feb 4th and I will be auditioning for a place. If I get through, I might even invite some of you along __________________

02-01-2011, 23:24	#4
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Vix - do do do! I'd come deffo! Jonny .... I'm not planning on Swan Lake for sure Just will apply balance and precision to... silliness, magic and filth! Hahahaha! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-01-2011, 23:28	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	And ref Darcy Bussell, I'd be more like Dawn in this: Darcy Bussell and Dawn French __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

03-01-2011, 00:54	#7
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I'd love to do some kind of ballroom but I doubt phil is up for it! __________________

03-01-2011, 00:51	#6
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Am thinking of taking Latin and Ballroom up again this year more expensive now than 16 years ago though thanks to Strictly et al. BB x

03-01-2011, 18:09	#8
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	I did disco and ballroom for years and years, took a shed load of exams, won trophies in competitions, did dance shows and presentations... I miss dancing Took up salsa dancing a while back, but then moved away and havent found another one since, was brilliant for keeping fit and toning up. Would love to give burlesque a try, but again, dont think there is anywhere nearby that does it

03-01-2011, 18:25	#9
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yeah I did all the Latin and Ballroom exams too... won loads of medals. Miss it and doing the shows. I tried Salsa but couldn't help doing Latin instead to the music i.e. other Latin not Salsa. Tried CeRoc too but couldn't get on with that either.... to the Googlez!! BB x

03-01-2011, 18:44	#10
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	I know its not the same thing, but I am trying Zumba when the leisure centre introduces it in a month or so... Id rather dance for the fitness element now though