These ladies really work fast! :-D
Taught them this dance on August 31st, revised it on the 2nd of September and here it is already up on Youtube.
Well done ladies! I especially like the way you did the 'a-go-go' part. Or as Judy McDonald (the choreographer) calls it: the 'jerks'.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Weekly Fool
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Copyright Infringement - Cheeky Cha
A quick check on Youtube will show you that all Cheeky Cha line dance videos have been taken off. You can search but you won't find the dance choreographed by Kate Sala & Robbie McGowan.
Apparently, a third party infringement complaint had been lodged with Youtube by the owners of the song and Youtube is required by law to comply.
I guess the music/song owners don't know a compliment when they see one...that line dancers around the world (and there are millions of them) think the music is good enough to dance to. Too bad.
But...a copyright is a copyright I guess and there's no messing with it.
Apparently, a third party infringement complaint had been lodged with Youtube by the owners of the song and Youtube is required by law to comply.
I guess the music/song owners don't know a compliment when they see one...that line dancers around the world (and there are millions of them) think the music is good enough to dance to. Too bad.
But...a copyright is a copyright I guess and there's no messing with it.
Friday, August 29, 2008
My Latest Dance - AUTUMN TEARS
Just managed to record my latest choreography today. The demo is kinda rough around the edges as the both of us are a little too conscious of the camera. haha :-)
The choreography was actually completed about a month back but I had no time to put it on video until now. Even then, today's shoot is a rushed job. If and when time permits, I'll get a better video up, hopefully with more dancers.
The dance is done to Sally Yeh's popular classic 'Ku Sa' (哭砂) or it's cantonese version 'Autumn Comes & Autumn Goes' (秋來秋去). It's a lyrical piece and though the counts are there, it acts merely as a guide. When dancing, you have to listen closely to the song and dance following the rhythm and flow of the lyrics rather than the base beat (which is very regular and unchanging).
The dance is 48 counts and faces 2 walls. And I've categorised it as Intermediate/Advance because of the turns and slightly complicated counts (as I've said earlier, it's lyrical).
Just a note for the intro: The intro (which is sung entirely A Cappella by Sally Yeh) is 48 + 4 counts in length. Instead of complicating the dance by adding different steps for the Intro, we dance the choreography straight from the beginning. However, leave out the first 2 counts (1-2&) as it's difficult to catch, and start on the 3rd count. For this, I'd like to record my appreciation and thanks to my good friend, fellow linedancer and linedance instructor, MORINA, for her valuable input, feedback and suggestions. Oh, and she's also the camera woman for this video :-) Thanks Morina!
I'd also like to record my thanks to Diana (for doing the demo with me) and to my linedancer friends of Celebrity Fitness, 1Utama for your encouragement and unwavering support of my choreographies.
Back to the dance: There's a 4-count tag at the end of the first round which brings the dancer to the front wall once more. So both the 1st wall (intro) and 2nd wall begin facing 12 o'clock.
It's a Night Club 2-Step and I've always been partial to this rhythm since I first danced it back in 2004. Feedback from the dancers who've tried it are encouraging and I hope you'll enjoy it too :-)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tickets! Tickets! Get Your Tickets!
Hi y'all
Tickets for my Oct 18 Mardi Gras Line Dance Party are now available. Only 100 seats, so once you've decided you wanna come jam with me, get a ticket quick before it runs out.
Those who know my number can call me directly, those who don't can contact me via email and I'll get back to you quick as lightning. Well, almost as quick I hope, hehe. :-D
Looking forward to dancing with you.
Cheers!
Tickets for my Oct 18 Mardi Gras Line Dance Party are now available. Only 100 seats, so once you've decided you wanna come jam with me, get a ticket quick before it runs out.
Those who know my number can call me directly, those who don't can contact me via email and I'll get back to you quick as lightning. Well, almost as quick I hope, hehe. :-D
Looking forward to dancing with you.
Cheers!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
LINE DANCE PARTY - 18 OCT 2008
It's that time of year again for my annual line dance party! 
This year, I've decided to organise a simple get-together for line dance friends and students. No-frills. Just pure dancing, laughing and socialising.
Party details are:
DATE : 18 OCTOBER 2008
VENUE: KELAB GOLF NEGARA SUBANG (KGNS)
TIME : 5 pm - 11 midnight
THEME: MARDI GRAS!
Come in your best threads! Mardi Gras colours are purple, green & gold. The glitzier the better!
Still not sure how to dress? Search the internet for ideas. I'm also giving away a prize for the Best Mardi Gras mask. So put your creative talents to the drawing board and don your masterpiece to the party. You just might be crowned the Mardi Gras 'King' or 'Queen'!
If you need more info, send me an email. The tentative dance list is out and you can find the link on the right column of this blog. If you have any request for dances that are not on the list, drop me a line and I will try my best to accommodate where possible.
It's a great time of the year to let your hair down. UPSR is over, PMR also just over. Parents with children that age can now take a breather. We can wait till the results come out before we start freaking out again. Meanwhile, LET'S PARTY!
See you there! Or be square LOL :-D
Note: Doorgift sponsors are most welcome! \(^<>^)/
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