Let me incur your wrath by saying I don't hold much stock in the need for a high-price wedding.
I just think it is all way, way, way out of control... in the money that is spent, the time and effort expended and the thought that it is absolutely necessary. I'm all for simplicity and creativity in the ceremony by which two are married. (Perhaps that is because I've been in 17 weddings in my lifetime....!)
There was a funny show about getting creative with your first dance at the wedding reception/dance. It was called "Rock the Reception". People arranged to have Emmy nominated choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha D'Umo choreograph their wedding party for the first dance. Some fun clips from that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czsEvIhBZBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tjX89RCfxE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1wZ--mxNqU
Running with that idea, apparently choreographers and dance teachers all over the US have been getting gigs to make weddings more creative. Not just the reception, mind you.
Take a look at this (hope you enjoy it as much as I did!):
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, July 27, 2008
My Dance Fix
My Dance Fix each week is a show called, "So You Think You Can Dance?" ... unlike the cheesier "Dancing With the Stars", the TV spot showcases great young dancers from around the country, and great choreographers. A lot of these kids have gone on/are going on to great careers, and they may otherwise never have been noticed.
This year, it is likely that the popular audience will vote in one of two young men who have had little formal training, and came to the stage as hip-hop dancers. The best of hip-hop are those who not only can perform all the street moves, but are versatile enough to shine in pairs, in ballroom, and who can choreograph their own routines creatively. Although I like both male dancers (Joshua, and a young man dubbed "Twitch") I believe it will be Twitch who prevails. Here's:
--his audition (own choreography) and
--a contemporary jazz routine with the show's top female contestant,
Katee.
Hip hop has come a long, long way for me. Twitch dances in a style called "popping".
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Twitch -- he may be one of the nicest, most talented kids ever on TV.
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This year, it is likely that the popular audience will vote in one of two young men who have had little formal training, and came to the stage as hip-hop dancers. The best of hip-hop are those who not only can perform all the street moves, but are versatile enough to shine in pairs, in ballroom, and who can choreograph their own routines creatively. Although I like both male dancers (Joshua, and a young man dubbed "Twitch") I believe it will be Twitch who prevails. Here's:
--his audition (own choreography) and
--a contemporary jazz routine with the show's top female contestant,
Katee.
Hip hop has come a long, long way for me. Twitch dances in a style called "popping".
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Twitch -- he may be one of the nicest, most talented kids ever on TV.
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