Weeellll.. if the message isn't communicated clearly, is that the fault of the communicator or the audience?
I don't know what guidance was given at the event itself, but the rules themselves stated:
Whilst that's fairly clear as far as it goes, it doesn't go very far.
- The essence of Blues dancing is close and connected and couples will be expected to demonstrate this throughout the competition.
- Whilst it will be acceptable for people to interpret the music to adopt fusion styles of Blues (Swing Blues, Jive Blues, West Coast Blues) dancing an outright non blues style will result in disqualification. This is not a West Coast Swing or Modern Jive competition
I appreciate that "defining blues" is extremely difficult, but possibly clips of Blues dancing could have been provided on the site, as they have been on this thread, to illustrate the type of dancing?
I sure did!!
Fair enough. In that case, why hold a competition where many (most?) of the competitors can't dance in the style required? I mean, would you have a Tango or WCS competition at a Ceroc weekender?
Although you could argue that part of the purpose is to promote blues - and that's succeeded, look at the discussions here for example.
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Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)
Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
That date is recognized as her official birthday.
--ooOoo--
Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)
Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
That date is recognized as her official birthday.
No doubt, with Jive Addiction and LeRoc both hosting WCS comps, Ceroc will feel the need to 'keep up with the Jones's' eventually.
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Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)
Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
That date is recognized as her official birthday.
So, it's that time of year again:
CEROC ESCAPE
I'm a little surprised that the music is specifically going to be Blues fusion. I would have thought unfused Blues music would be an option. Not that I can tell the difference. Also, Lucky will be teaching again:Originally Posted by Blues Rules
Hands up any Advanced Blues Dancers in the UK? That detail aside, the Fun'd'Mentals class sounds well worth a trip.Lucky & chicago based dancer Ruby are teaching 4 classes for us over the course of this weekend including 2 Masterclasses all centered around Blues dancing to help all those competitors out there. ... Ever wonder how to respond to your partners own creative movement and interpretation? Lucky & Ruby show you how and this fantastic Freestyle Blues Masterclass. (Intermediate & Advanced Blues Dancers)
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The 2nd of Lucky’s masterclasses is Flip Flop & Fly. Using exercises in shared weight bearing and partner connection, this class will teach fun lifts and dips to add to your dancing.
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Lucky can also be seen in the Utopia Room teaching Fun’d’Mentals (3 main styles of vintage blues – Ballroomin’, Jukin’ & Slow Drag 2.30pm Saturday) and Blango (mixing the upright formality of tango with the down home feeling of blues 3.45pm Sunday).
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