Night of 100 Stars (1985)-

THIS is Dancin' with the stars. Goes to prove that once the rhythm is in your blood it never goes away!
May we all know this kind of joy...

Boys vs. Girls

My poor neglected blog!

So, it has been awhile my friends of dance. But I am back to continue on with my choreographic philosophies...

Boys vs. Girls.

Ah yes, that age old battle between the sexes. This, however, is not about who the alpha is but a battle of styles. Just as no two dance pieces are never exactly alike, neither are the stylistic movements of men and women. Men and women naturally move different from one another. NEWS FLASH!!!

What looks great being performed by a woman will not necessarily look appropriate for a man. And visa versa. Leave the hip swivels, ankle pivots and flared hands for the girls and "Guuuurls" of the theatrical world.

Why would any choreographer have the male ingenue present himself exactly in the same manner of the showgirls sharing the stage with him? Now it goes without saying that shows such as "La Cage Aux Folles" are fair game. Anything goes for the big Guuuurls!

There are many music pieces that are not gender specific. With these pieces, the movement should be geared toward the ensemble as a whole. Once again, understanding the material is where it's at!

Tap dance Van Porter and Ted Levy

Totally groovy, Baby!!!!

Enjoy the "flash steps" of these two tap greats!

Put it on your calendar: National Tap Dance Day is May 25th!