DanceTastic: Rick Owens 2014 Spring Summer Fashion show

UPDATE 4/23/14: I found an interview of one of the step dancers from the performance. She talks about her experience and tells us that the dancers were from 4 teams - Soul Steps and Momentum from New York and the Washington Divas and the Zetas who hail from the D.C. area.

Rick Owens 2014 Spring Summer fashion show was a mash-up of fashion and dance. I can imagine these amazing glamazons in a futuristic temple bringing down the moon. All of the moons. From the whole solar system. Unfortunately, I cannot find info on the dancers. Everything I find on the show is about body image, racial and gender stereotypes, etc. No info about the women themselves. Here is a short article About the show.


Here is the show from another view.

~N

PS Their dance sneakers are pimpin.

DanceTastic: In a Year

Inspiration for folks out there who are needing a push in the right direction.

"This isn't a story about dancing, though. It's about having a dream and not knowing how to get there — but starting anyway. Maybe you're a musician dreaming of writing an original song. You're an entrepreneur dying to start your first venture. You're an athlete but you just haven't left the chair yet." - www.DanceInAYear.com

DanceTastic: Christopher (Puppeteer)

I told myself that I should stop posting so many videos but these dance numbers puppeted by Christopher are absolutely brilliant. I can't decide which group I like the best. Each has their merit not just from the optical illusion but also from the creativity in the choice of group, dance, and costume. Not to mention the athleticism and coordination it must take to dance with puppets. The last video is an interesting look into how Christopher has used trial and error and audience feedback to keep improving on his art. Love it!

 

DanceTastic: ATS Sports Commentary

Luciterra & Chris Murdoch - ATS Sports Commentary 

Another great video I saw linked on the DBQ.

~N

DanceTastic: Nobody's Watching

Angela Trimbur. I'm dancing with her right now.



Brilliant

~N

DanceTastic: MUSE Ensemble

I am currently collaborating with a local musician and violinist. We are in the brainstorming process now. While looking for inspiration I found this video of MUSE Ensemble (Yaminah) practicing a violin dance duet. I love the visual here of both the musician and dancer being two sides of the same coin.

~N

DanceTastic: Sibel Istanbul

I'm finally getting around to posting this bellydance parody video of Sibel Istanbul. I've watched it way too many times. This video includes skill in dancing in some serious platform heels, zills, gum chewing, tongue shimmies, and comedy. That's some talent. Love! ~N

DanceTastic: Wrecking Crew Orchestra

Yet ANOTHER reason why I love Japan. Feast your eyes on the Wrecking Crew Orchestra performance. Can you imagine trying to choreograph this beast? Both dance and light choreography.

On a side note, I am playing around with the blog layout again. Hope this doen't cause any technical issues.

~N

DanceTastic: The Dying Swan

Reposting a video from The Occidental Dancer of John Lennon da Silva dancing a hip hop/street interpretation of The Dying Swan. It's absolutely breath taking.

DanceTastic: Kazumi

You just have to watch it. She dressed in a wig and apron as part of her costume in the commercial below.

Dance Tastic: Marko Kalc

Marko Kalc - Hoop Dance - Impro from Marko Kalc on Vimeo.

A wonderful hoop dance video featuring Marko Kalc of Croatia. It is lovely hoop work and beautiful dancing, but, I am totally entranced by his feet. Seduced even. Maybe it's the one shoe with white laces. Maybe not.

DanceTastic: Miim

One of these dancers is a life-size free standing robot. Can you guess which one?
TECHNOLOGY! Have some. Read more about Miim here.

~N

DanceTastic: Lil Buck and Yo-Yo Ma

A little dance related eye-candy reposted from FB, Lil Buck and Yo-Yo Ma. The footwork is amazing.

As for me, I am sub-teaching some beginner classes for SBDA this week and next.
~N

Now Listening: Cheap Trick

Dance Tastic: Dancers Among Us

Check out the gallery at Dancers Among Us for some fantastic pictures of dancers in everyday situations around New York.

~N

Dance-Tastic: How not to embarrass yourself

"You can still look good even if your dancing is so-so." LMAO

~N

Now watching: Naoki Urasawa's Monster
Mood:  Mashed potatoes and gravy

Balancing Act

I watched a couple dancing Merenge last night (Tues.) at the Savoy which inspired me to watch Merenge videos on Youtube. I found this Merenge video which also includes dancing on a bottle, reminiscent of Bellydancers dancing on glasses.

Here are 2 videos of Bellydance on glasses. The first one doesn't involve as much dancing but is a better quality.





~N

Now listening: Joss Stone
mood: Takeshi Kaneshiro

Dance Tastic: B-Boys

What do you get when a gymnast has rhythm?

Some pretty amazing B-Boys. Why this isn't an Olympic sport I don't know. I mean they are strong, flexible, have impeccable timing, and fashion. They probably wouldn't pass a drug/alcohol test... but who cares?

~N

mood: KFC

DanceTastic Tuesday: UNIQLO MIXPLAY

I particularly love this because of the dancers' ability to remain so still. The pop & lock movements give it a robotic feel but it's the stillness that creates the illusion of machines. (That, and I think hip hop Asian boys are just cute as buttons).

~N

mood: tom soup and grilled cheese

Dance - Tastic Tuesday: Samba

These are Samba dancers from Latin Dance Australia. I don't know what's more awesome, the dancing or the silver go-go boots.

I wanna be a Samba dancer. Yes, fine.

Dance - Tastic Tuesday: Daft Bodies

The original Daft Body ladies bust out some techno moves.
It's been a while since I've watched this. If you haven't seen it you will enjoy their ingenuity.



The men give it a go. Pretty good, although you have to wait through their inflated ego intros at the beginning.