What do you want to learn?

topic posted Wed, April 9, 2008 - 11:50 AM by  Robyn
If you could take any classes, or if your regular classes could have a focus, what would it be?

I want to learn more poi tricks...or learn how to properly do the ones I 'know.'
I really want to take some kind of classical Indian dance.
I love dancing dunyavi with big skirts...so excited that a new piece is on the horizon for AG!
Completely bummed that we're not going to Spirit this year since it means I'll be missing a floorwork workshop with Troupe Binti. I'm feeling a real figure 8 layback repeat rut in floorwork lately. And Troupe Binti is totally bitchin.

posted by:
Robyn
Cincinnati
  • Re: What do you want to learn?

    Thu, April 10, 2008 - 8:27 AM
    Good one, Robyn. Now you got me thinking. Poi is definitely on my list. I suck, but my husband is really good. I think I would just need to practice some if I was serious. Regular focus?? Dancing with finger cymbals. I could use and would so love a 'so you want to be a performing dancer' class.
  • Re: What do you want to learn?

    Fri, April 11, 2008 - 8:24 AM
    I guess I don't know what I don't know?

    outside of dance I want to learn the following:
    Italian (better than what I can currently spew out)
    cake decorating
    how to sew
  • Re: What do you want to learn?

    Sat, April 12, 2008 - 7:01 PM
    I list, I list:
    -Pop&Lock - I like the sharp movements because they can be so expressive and versatile.
    -Odissi (an Indian Dance Style)- The hand movements and gestures add another level to dance. I'd like to learn the meaning behind them so I could use them appropriately. I think Odissi is something you see used a lot in Bollywood choreographies.
    - Voi (Veil Poi)- I like the look but I admittedly don't know enough about it. I just heard about it a week ago and it looks interesting.
    - Zils/Swords- I like the sound zils make and I like sharp pointy things. I really can't say I have more solid artistic foundation than those two things.
    -Layering and Floorwork- I'm a beginner so maybe these things come in time but I have a terrible concept of these things.

    I wish I could go to Spirit this year Ariellah and Zoe Jakes are going to be there. *Sadface!!!* But I don't get vacation time and that sucks.

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