Recently, we had our summer showcase at Dance For 2 with unique performances, music, and dancing. It was a great success! The Movie Magic and More theme made for a very exciting evening. Friends, students, and family arrived being treated like stars at a movie premiere by getting to walk on our red carpet. There were many different styles of dance performed and we will be posting videos of some of the performances throughout the next few weeks. One of the crowd favorites posted below, was danced by Katie and owner Shawn Torgerson. Telling the story of a mannequin coming to life through dance was a reminder to all watching that dance is a way of coming to life within ourselves. As dancers we all share that wonderful experience of being truly alive when we dance.
Our next showcase will be on January 31, 2009. Put it on your calendars now so, that you don’t miss the fun.
In a strange turn of events the dancer that I was sooooo impressed with in the show “So You Think You Can Dance,” bowed out graciously due to lack of knowledge in other styles of dance. While this was a shock to the judges on the show it is truly an example of how important it is to be versed in more than just one style of dance. You may love to Salsa, Tango, or do one of many other styles but, knowing a little Swing or Ballroom might make your dancing that much better both in technique and in body control. Besides it’s always more fun to be able to dance anywhere at anytime whatever, may be playing from the speakers. Here is the final solo that was danced by this amazing young dancer.
Once again he demonstrates great body control and isolations.
Many times I try and express how important it is to have control of different and various body movements, otherwise known as body isolations. Recently on “So You Think You Can Dance,” a young dancer gave a perfect example of this and I thought you might enjoy seeing this amazing talent and control.