Melt Into The Sun [Source: Candy Says]
Interesting use of ballroom dancing in the boxing ring!
Via Vimeo:
“The first film from the band Candy Says, directed by Albanian artist Bekim Mala.”
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Dirty Dancing Game on Facebook [Source: Lionsgate]
The combined force of Lionsgate and Social Game Universe recently launched a Facebook game app based on the classic flick Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The game includes music from the original soundtrack.
Though the Dirty Dancing game partly involves maintaining Kellerman's Resort, including dropping Cupid grenades to stimulate "Romance Waves" (lol), there is also a dance element:
"The main attraction at Kellerman's is the dance shows. Featuring a set of players' Facebook friends alongside characters from the movie, each show must be properly rehearsed before it is ready to be performed."
"The more dance shows a player hosts, the more romance waves they generate, all of which contributes to returning Kellerman's to its former glory. If they really want to put on a show for the ages, players must discover secret dance style combinations that give them bonuses."
This announcement follows the news that Dirty Dancing will be remade for a 2013 release to be directed by Kenny Ortega, the choreographer of the original movie.
On a related note, I just missed letting folks know about the 2nd Annual Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure, North Carolina where much of the original movie was filmed. It took place September 16 through 18 but there's always next year!
Official Site: Dirty Dancing on Facebook
Miami Salsa Congress 10th Anniversary [Source: Miami Salsa Congress]
The Miami Salsa Congress is celebrating its 10th Anniversary August 3 through 7 in Miami Beach, Florida:
"Over 4,000 event fans are expected to travel from around the world to experience what has become 'The Ultimate Summer Dance Event' featuring the biggest names in Salsa. The event includes 3 nights of performances by local and international dance companies, 30 dance workshops with world-class dance instructors, music by the industry's top DJs."
"Event participants can also enjoy 4 live concerts with award winning Latin orchestras, a FREE Salsa Boot-Camp for beginners, and 5 days of non-stop Salsa dancing with pool-side parties, and South Beach style after-parties until 6AM."
Definitely a huge event with an impressive list of Instructors, Performers and Concerts.
Official Site: Miami Salsa Congress
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Suzanne Dellal Centre Presents Worldance 2011 [Source: Suzanne Dellal Centre]
The Worldance 2011 festival kicked off today in Tel Aviv, Israel with a series of performances by international dance companies running through July 28.
Performers include:
Jacoby & Pronk – Contemporary
COMPAS & Miguel Angel Espino – Flamenco
The Israeli Ballet – Don Quixote
Victor Ullate Ballet – El arte de la Danza
Madridanza with José Porcel's Ballet Flamenco
New York City Dancers – NYCB
Paris Opera Ballet Soloists & Dancers – Incidence Choreographique
Official Site: Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre
Zookeeper – Full Wedding Dance Scene [Source: DanceOn]
Here's a humorous wedding dance scene from the movie Zookeeper. My favorite line – "He did a pushup!"
Choreographers Marguerite Derricks & Jennifer Hamilton [Source: DanceOn]
Zookeeper choreographer Marguerite Derricks and associate choreographer Jennifer Hamilton discuss the different approaches needed for working with different actors in the movie.
Official Site: Zookeeper
