dance like Britney

[WittyBird]

:rolleyes: I have been asked to appear in my companies Christmas spoof video... oh deep joy how did i get so lucky
There is 1 person from all our offices across the country, so getting together to rehearse is difficult, so they have sent us the dvd to learn the dance from.
It is Britney Spears - Hit me Baby one more time!
yay i get to wear a school uniform :eek:
Does anyone have any tips for learning that from a dvd?

[Alykat]

Can you change it to I love (like?) rock 'n roll? If so, Mandy (I think) did a routine to it at Camber April 2004, so you could learn the moves from the DVD for the lesson and also the cabaret in the evening.

Good luck!

[David Bailey]

:rolleyes: I have been asked to appear in my companies Christmas spoof video... oh deep joy how did i get so lucky
There is 1 person from all our offices across the country, so getting together to rehearse is difficult, so they have sent us the dvd to learn the dance from.
It is Britney Spears - Hit me Baby one more time!
yay i get to wear a school uniform :eek:
Does anyone have any tips for learning that from a dvd?
No, but I'd pay good money for a copy.

I'll get me coat.

[Jazz_Shoes (Ash)]

Oooooh sounds like fun :D I'd say watch it at least 10 times and try to get some of it in your memory. If you can slow it down too then that would help as you could then take it a section at a time and just keep replaying it. Learning it bit by bit then putting it all together. Link up the words with the routine so it's easier to remember, you do know the words, right? :devil: It's all probably a bit repetitive anyway. That's what i'd do.

[Yogi_Bear]

Oooooh sounds like fun :D I'd say watch it at least 10 times and try to get some of it in your memory. If you can slow it down too then that would help as you could then take it a section at a time and just keep replaying it. Learning it bit by bit then putting it all together. Link up the words with the routine so it's easier to remember, you do know the words, right? :devil: It's all probably a bit repetitive anyway. That's what i'd do.
Yes, I have the CD single with the video (was going to get rid of it, then read that it was a good track for WCS). I agree. Replay it and pause and replay at the critical bits. I'd say find a short sequence that is typically Britney (maybe the first part, where she's in the school corridor, and concentrate on learning that section really well - you can always repeat it or vary it.
I did think, when I first saw it, what a really good dancer she was..
Ian

[DavidY]

:rolleyes: I have been asked to appear in my companies Christmas spoof video... oh deep joy how did i get so lucky:eek: *makes note to self not to mention any dancing-related activities to work colleagues*

[WittyBird]

No, but I'd pay good money for a copy.

I didnt expect any less from you really! So how much are we talking? :rofl:
Im thinking short skirt , unbuttoned shirt , loose tie.... :rofl:

Any other suggestions DJ?

Thank you for the sincere suggestions folks! :cheers:

[MartinHarper]

Some companies will teach you "pop music dancing" - eg, danceat8 in my area, and I'm sure others too. Have you thought of phoning one up? They might already teach that dance anyway. If they don't, they might be willing to look at the video for you, and work it in to a session. Maybe even a private lesson or two - who knows?

All a bit OTT for some company video, I guess, but if a job's worth doing?

[Aleks]

Oooooh sounds like fun :D I'd say watch it at least 10 times and try to get some of it in your memory. If you can slow it down too then that would help as you could then take it a section at a time and just keep replaying it. Learning it bit by bit then putting it all together. Link up the words with the routine so it's easier to remember, you do know the words, right? :devil: It's all probably a bit repetitive anyway. That's what i'd do.

:yeah: and check in a mirror that what 'feels' like you copying the moves actually resembles the video.

[David Bailey]

I didnt expect any less from you really! So how much are we talking? :rofl:
What's the going rate, nowadays then?

Seriously, from what I recall, she's got more of a Jazz dancing style thing than partner dancing - totally different. So it's almost start-from-scratch time.

I agree that the mirror thing is a good tip - ideally, get someone to video you (and others), then compare that video with the Britney video. There's no substitute for seeing yourself dancing.

[Icey]

:rolleyes: I have been asked to appear in my companies Christmas spoof video... oh deep joy how did i get so lucky
There is 1 person from all our offices across the country, so getting together to rehearse is difficult, so they have sent us the dvd to learn the dance from.
It is Britney Spears - Hit me Baby one more time!
yay i get to wear a school uniform :eek:
Does anyone have any tips for learning that from a dvd?

The big question for me is "Do we get to see the video?"

[WittyBird]

The big question for me is "Do we get to see the video?"

If i look like a fat frump wobbling around then No:blush:
but if i look great then yes :really:
might set up a private viewing for the elite :rofl:

[Icey]

If i look like a fat frump wobbling around then No:blush:
but if i look great then yes :really:
might set up a private viewing for the elite :rofl:

Judging by the problems you had yesterday with your trousers falling down you're not going to look like a fat frump! :hug:

[WittyBird]

Judging by the problems you had yesterday with your trousers falling down you're not going to look like a fat frump! :hug:

I wondered how long that would take before it got mentioned :rofl:

[stewart38]

I wondered how long that would take before it got mentioned :rofl:

Someone had to pin it on you ?

So when does the singing come into it ?

[WittyBird]

Someone had to pin it on you ?

So when does the singing come into it ?
:rofl: just so funny - did you not like my liz hurley impression then? :rofl:

[WittyBird]

I thought I would keep you all posted..
Today was the day of filming!

Me being me decided to turn up late for filming as I had a better offer of lunch with a very sexy man. :blush:

But after being heavily persuaded by a certain lovely forumite here are some of the pictures! Not naming names but Dee you have a lot to answer for... :rofl:

[Icey]

Well, do we get to see the show?
Also, :worthy: to you!

[dee]

Fantastic pics Becci :drool:

[David Bailey]

Wa-hey! :drool:

Didn't realise it was filming in a real school - Poor Ms Bartholomew, I bet she'd be shocked... :whistle:

[WittyBird]

Well, do we get to see the show?
Also, :worthy: to you!


As soon as I get the dvd I will announce it :rolleyes:
& thanks sweetie :cheers:

[WittyBird]

Fantastic pics Becci :drool:

Thanks babes
I have more risque ones but I cant put them on here :rofl:

[Gojive]

Thanks babes
I have more risque ones but I cant put them on here :rofl:

Yes you can!!! :devil: :wink:

Glad to see everything held up on the day :whistle:

[WittyBird]

Yes you can!!! :devil: :wink:

Glad to see everything held up on the day :whistle:

ok hang on with download them from my phone :blush:

[WittyBird]

Yes you can!!! :devil: :wink:

Glad to see everything held up on the day :whistle:


Only Just :sick:

[WittyBird]

another
:confused:

[dee]

Becci you tart... Thats a great pic.. If you carry on this thread will be upstairs

[Missy D]

Becci you look great! Are you going to dress like that for Hammersmith saturday? You could always have a go at making your own cheesecake too:whistle:

[dee]

Stop the cheesecake i can't breath :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[WittyBird]

Becci you tart... Thats a great pic.. If you carry on this thread will be upstairs

Well I was asked for the more risque ones :blush:

[dee]

Becci's homemade bake :drool:

[WittyBird]

Becci's homemade bake :drool:
:cheers: :rofl:
I wont show the others then :D

[Missy D]

Becci's homemade bake :drool:

*admires beccis cheesecake and wonders if she uses immac*

[WittyBird]

*admires beccis cheesecake and wonders if she uses immac*

Now called Veet and anyway is that brazillian cheese cake? :confused:

[under par]

Now called Veet and anyway is that brazillian cheese cake? :confused:

No its definitely the wrong shape!!!:flower:

[stewart38]

:cheers: :rofl:
I wont show the others then :D


you know you want to :whistle:

[Icey]

So WB, how did the red carpet premiere go?

[dee]

So WB, how did the red carpet premiere go?


:yeah: any pics?

[WittyBird]

So WB, how did the red carpet premiere go?

Oh my goodness, it was fabulous! They put it all together really well, They made me look really good (which took some doing cos I didn't have a mask on CJ)

It was so funny.:eek:

I was really pleased with it. Only 3 things ruined the evening.

1. Someone put their stiletto through my ball gown :tears:
2. I got really really P1$$ed :cheers:
3. We came 2nd in the competition :what:

Should get a copy of it within the next few weeks so I will arrange a viewing somewhere, sometime :clap:

[WittyBird]

:yeah: any pics?

Nah Camera on my phone is broked and Orange are being great with customer service :rolleyes: