Two Left Feet Newsletter - June Issue
Our Fun Theme Parties Are Here!!!
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Medieval Party |
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Around The World Party |
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Country Western Party |
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Black And White Party |
"Gone To The Movies" Holiday Showcase
Saturday December 10th 2005 is the premier date for our "Gone To The Movies" Holiday Showcase. For the first time we will be having a themed Showcase Dinner and Dance. All routines will be performed to tunes from your favorite movies. From Walt Disney, Warner Bros. to blockbuster movies, there will be a wide selection of songs that you can choose from. More details on the list offered will follow.
If you have any suggestions about songs or original soundtrack music you would like to use for your showcase, make sure to let your teacher know and reserve the song and dance for yourself. We are going to have a formation team again! Yay! We are still thinking about the dance the formation will be performing, so if you have any cool ideas, please share them with us.
Dance Spot – The Paso Doble
The Paso Doble, in its classical form dates back to many centuries ago. Paso Doble music was originally intended for use at bullfights when a Toreador was victorious in the arena. The music adapted itself so beautifully to the dance that the villagers would dance to the exciting, lively music for hours at a time.
Americans first viewed the Paso Doble when Flamenco dancers used this music to dance the role of a Toreador. It has been a favorite (in its Ballroom version) since the 1930's. In the Ballroom version of the Paso Doble, the gentleman usually portrays the Toreador and the Lady is his cape (not the bull!).
The Paso Doble is a progressive dance that moves along the line of dance. It also has many figures that remain in one spot. A staccato movement of the feet, level changes, upright torso and dramatic movements of the head, the arms and the hands highlight the style of the Paso Doble.
A most helpful aid in acquiring the proper "feeling" is to visualize the pageantry of the Toreadors, as they make their grand entry into the bull ring and feel the "attitude" that is displayed during the fight.
Footwork is ball flat throughout although strong steps taken either forward or in promenade position would be taken on the heel.
Events This Month
Teen Dance Series
June 7th is the starting date for our new 4-weeks Teen Dance Series that will introduce you the basics of the most popular social dances. Some of the dances that will be covered in the classes are Salsa, Swing, Rumba, Waltz /dances will vary from session to session/. The Series are not restricted to only those who are under twenty - they are open to anyone who wishes to be able to dance at various social functions. Classes are 45-min group lessons and will run monthly on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm or 6:00 pm. Cost is $50 per person /pre-registered/, $55 per person that day /if available/. Please note:
• series must be completed within a month
• no carry over to another month is allowed
• no refunds after starting date
• we need a minimum of six people pre-registered for the series to run
• unbelievable amount of fun to be expected :)
The 40th Colonial Classic DanceSport Competition will be held on August 12th & 13th at The Marriott Hotel in Cambridge, MA. It will be a weekend full of fun and excitement for those who would like to compete and also for those who would like to go and cheer on the competitors. The dead line to sign up for both competitor and spectator packages is June 15th 2005. If you are interested in going to the competition, make sure to speak to your teacher or call 1.781.826.2500 for more information.
We are not kidding, she is really back in the studio, and will be teaching through the summer! She has successfully completed her first year of college, receiving high honors both semesters and also an award for outstanding achievement in French. She is now officially a Philosophy major, and a Graphics Design Minor. She is looking forward to starting in as a singer in the jazz ensemble in the fall. Of course, she could not stay away forever, and the moment her finals were done, she was back to teach dancing.
Victoria started working with us back in 2002, and has been with us ever since, stopping only for school. Over the years, she has competed in three different Fred Astaire Professional competitions, placing in the top three every time. Before that, she had studied ballet, tap and jazz, competing well into her teenage years. Besides dancing, Victoria has many other interests. She loves to dress design and work on her art. She enjoys everything from drawing, to painting, and enjoys a beautiful afternoon on the Common. She likes foreign films and French poetry. Other than that, she has been known for going swimming with the manatees on occasion, and loves to snorkel in the Floridian Springs. Someday, she hopes to find time to get back to her other lost hobbies, like Kung Fu and fencing.
Dance Horoscope
Gemini, the Twins, are inclined towards the Twist, the Foxtrot and the Cha Cha. Their list of hits comprises folksy melodies, like the ballads of the Southern Sea, but Twins also like opera and light music.
What is Contrary Body Movement (CBM)?
Contrary body movement is a body action where we turn the opposite side of the body (hip and shoulder) towards the moving foot, which can be moving forward or backwards. Varying degrees of CBM are utilized depending upon the type of turn and/or the amount of turn required. Terms such as, “strong CBM” would indicate a greater use of the opposite side of the body, and “slight CBM” would indicate a milder turn of the opposite side of the body. 
