Like the sig...Originally Posted by Stuart M
carniage n. - any motorway pile-up involving a Funfair...Originally Posted by drathzel
Like the sig...Originally Posted by Stuart M
I've read this thread though with interest, as I'm demo'ing on Monday and these are the points i'm picking up on!
Relax! Ok, a nifty Jack and coke should help with thatOriginally Posted by Danielle
There's footwork?Originally Posted by Doc Iain
Ah yes, thats where the 'laugh at your own expense' bit must come in!
Russel, I'm wearing sparkly turquiose, don't wear the same as me!Originally Posted by spindr
Clean teeth with pearl drops!Originally Posted by foxylady
Back to 'laughing at one's own expense again'!Originally Posted by Gadget
Originally Posted by Sparkles
Hey Russel baby how high did you say that stage was?
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"If you're going to do something tonight, that you know you'll be sorry for in the morning, plan a lie in." Lorraine
Hey, good luck Lory! *jealous jealous jealous and wishes she was good enough to be a demo*Originally Posted by Lory
From this post:
I was about to launch a thread entitled "what makes a good demo", but then I found this one
I would also say now, that there are a couple of extra skills for a demo:
- Always be aware of the position to the audience - if you're trying to demonstrate some clever behine-the-arm thing, it's no good if your arm is not visible, so sometimes a discreet shuffle-around is helpful.
- Take Big Clear Steps, even if you don't dance like that normally. Exxaggerate the size of the movements to make them clear, where appropriate.
- Smile, even when everyone gets it wrong and can't count to 4 ("4 ladies on" etc)
Very well put. I also think it's harder to be a male demo as a lady can be led through the moves by a good teacher, which is what usually happens on the dance floor. Of course the female demo must look good and use her own stlye whilst this is going on as well.
A female teacher can't lead a male demo in the same way so he has to learn the moves more positively and be comfortable enough that he can do them with some style and purpose. This is fine for beginners moves but bear in mind the male demo has to be able to pick up and learn to lead four intermediate moves in a matter of minutes.
The time I felt most uncomfortable in a class was being taught by a lady doing the man's moves with a female demo....
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