So, it has been a long time coming. I apologise. I had some technical difficulties with the video camera. For those of you who could not attend the showcase. Here are the video clips of me dancing in order of their occurrence. Please do not post these anywhere else, as I do not really want anyone who doesn't know me to see them. I will also be deleting them shortly off of the website that is hosting them. So I would suggest saving it to your computer or I can try to make you a copy of the video, but the DVD transfer is not going well. Thanks.
First Up:
Advanced American Style Waltz Freestyle
(Freestyle implies that there are multiple couples on the floor and that the dance is not choreographed. It is strictly lead and follow. No pre-established plans.)
This is in night vision. Mom couldn't figure out how to turn it off. And therefore I look enormous. Oh well.
Second Up:
Advanced American Style Tango Freestyle
This is in night vision. Mom couldn't figure out how to turn it off. And therefore I look enormous. Oh well.
Third Up:
Dancing with James. General Dancing. The only non-showpiece I got to do all night. Hustle
Fourth Up:
American Style Bolero Solo
(Solo implies just one couple on the floor and the routine is choreographed and rehearsed. Bolero is only an American style dance and one of the most romantic of the rhythm dances.)
This one is a large disappointment to me because Tim forgot the ending the routine and could not recover. I was so bummed. I had done a perfect routine up until that portion.
Fifth Up:
American Style Cha Cha Freestyle
This dress was a lot of exposure for me, so I held back quite a bit on this dance for fear a wardrobe malfunction.
Sixth Up:
American Style East Coast Swing Freestyle
Same dress problem. Held back a lot of my normal swing attitude.
Seventh Up:
Formation
(These are a variety of warm-up routines which Ray Rivers has taught us. The first portion is a samba. The second a rumba. The third a cha cha. This was the cha cha that I had demonstrated for Ray a few months back.)
I must say I am very proud of my cuban motion in this one. (Cuban Motion refers to hip movement)
That in a nutshell is the showcase. I am now starting to focus on the next event. Which is hopefully The Indiana Challenge at the end of February. It is at the Radisson in Merrillville. However it is going to be a really really tight squeeze money wise. I need about $1,000.00 alone to do the competition. That does not include the cost of lessons to prep for it. So if there was any doubt about what I would like for Christmas or my birthday, all I want is to be able to do the Competition. Any and all donations towards the goal are greatly appreciated!
