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Posted by: heart2heart57 at December 25, 2008 2:32 PM

I love dancing. So much fun! But I would really like to learn contemporary dancing. I saw some pro contempororary dancers recently and they were amazing! As for the 'dance like no-one is watching' thing. Totally agree. When you go dancing look around a bit half the people are barely dancing anyway and it kinda looks more stupid to be on the dancefloor just standing around checking everyone out than to be dancing even if it's badly.

Posted by: swankykitty at December 22, 2008 5:46 PM

I am coming to Melbourne for a couple of weeks and would like to go dancing somewhere in the eastern suburbs. Can someone tell me a place to go? I am in to pub jive and have a little experience with some forms of ballroom and even line-dancing.
As for dancing like nobody is watching, who gives a F**K who is watching and what they think.

Posted by: intimidated at December 14, 2008 7:24 PM

Dancing ..oh yes...I can cut the floor rugs into pieces really?...hehehe..

Posted by: birdsofparadise at December 13, 2008 11:13 AM

Dancing like nobody else is watching is not my cup of tea. I do it the other way around. Wether I am alone or in public, I dance like everybody are watching! It would give me the motivation in making every steps perfect and enjoy it at the same time. I am supposed to be an International Salsa dancer but did not have the opportunity to dance for awhile in a proper dance floor. I do it a lot at home and I love every minute of it. Keeping fit and being sensual with myself. Shall we dance? Grace

Posted by: grace6988 at December 7, 2008 10:51 AM

I dance like nobody's watching when I'm at home with the music going while making breakfast, even at work when no ones around if you got the good tune going it's hard not too. I love my dancing and do most everystyle badly :-) But you gotta love the rythm and the beat to move your feet, and swing your hips and dance like no ones watching .....

Posted by: sorse25 at December 2, 2008 10:03 PM

To go back to the original question "Dance like nobody is watching" Quite frankly I disagree. I enjoy dancing more because I know people are watching. Performing to an appreciative crowd gives you so much more of a high than just dancing to an empty auditorium. If noone is watching I wouldn't put in as much of an effort. And in a club situation, since there are the dancers and there are watchers, you know that the watchers are comparing you with the other dancers. So you want to show your best moves. Blending in with the crowd is boring. Being different and standing out is so much more fun, that's why I never wear the standard little black dress to any party because that's what everyone else will be wearing. I always make sure that I put on a bright and sparkly number. That way I can stand out in more ways than one.

Posted by: sweetharmonie at December 1, 2008 11:24 PM

Posted by: waternymph47 at November 29, 2008 9:35 AM *pictures you whizzing around at 300 miles an hour*....I ain't easy being green...

Posted by: heart2heart57 at November 29, 2008 8:54 PM

Some days I can dance ... other days I look and feel like a "Frog in a blender" ... but I will always be moved to move with the rhythm! :-)

Posted by: waternymph47 at November 29, 2008 9:35 AM

Posted by: enchantinel at November 18, 2008 8:11 PM - You Hula... I'll Hoop :)))

Posted by: heart2heart57 at November 28, 2008 8:30 PM

My belly dancing peforming troupe is currently learning the tango in bellydancing salsa spanish style, its awsome and the music is the Michael Buble, SWAY, how cool is that hehehe looks fantastic when we perform it in double skirts and belly dancing gear. Who said you cant mix and match I love it just get lost in it totally..I think I am the youngest at 40 too seems you are never too old to dance and have those moves... SWAY WITH MEEEE
Cheers Nel

Posted by: enchantinel at November 18, 2008 8:11 PM

Has any one tried Rock n Roll. It is so much fun. It can be slow paced or fast and yes if you have a strong partner it won't take you long to pick up the steps and before you know it, you are Rock n Rolling like a pro. But the fun is also with two people learning the steps together. I went to a bowls club Friday night, where they have live singing and all the Rockers come together. To my surprise a lot of the women were dressed in the old Rock style. With the full skirts and the bob socks. How cool is that !!

Posted by: ella019 at November 16, 2008 6:52 AM

we tangoed....a simple version.... but he made me look like I could dance and it was fun :)

Posted by: aquamanda56 at November 5, 2008 8:20 AM

And that's what dancing should be. At one holiday I went on we had a night where they put on the music turned down the lights and got us all to just close our eyes ignore the other people in the room and dance. It was the best fun i've had in a long time on the dance floor and there was much mirth whenever 'closed eyes' meant people got over enthused and bumped into each other or a wall. We just picked them up, dusted them off and kept on dancing...

Posted by: moniquen at November 6, 2008 3:04 PM

Posted by: laughsandtalks at November 5, 2008 2:18 AM eeew

I went to a come and try night at one of the local dance schools which was lots of fun and I think I will start some classes. After the session they put on a variety of music for people to just get up and practice different styles. A Man asked me dance, a tango with him and I confessed that I had no idea how, he said not to worry he would lead me through....and wow, did he take control....he just guided me around the floor and we tangoed....a simple version.... but he made me look like I could dance and it was fun :)

Posted by: aquamanda56 at November 5, 2008 8:20 AM

Posted by: laughsandtalks at November 5, 2008 2:18 AM

Your remarks are totally incalled for Marcus, you are being very rude and I have taken offense to what you have posted. When I start tzalking you like THAT then you have permission to retalliate in that precise manner, but given that I am not as low as you, I expect that you treat me with some decorum and respect.

You are offensive

Posted by: sonny51 at November 5, 2008 8:02 AM

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 7:08 PM - Jay-Lo... ~*raaaoowrrrr*~.... plenty nice. Mind you, Richard Gere does a pretty good job too. Um... who says you can't do that in the kitchen, BTW? Love is where you find it... :) and double :))

Posted by: heart2heart57 at November 4, 2008 9:32 PM

I have a little giggle at the comments ... don't get me wrong I am a latina and love music, love to dance, love to hear it and music is part of my life in lots of ways. I enjoy the rythms of the salsa, merengue, tango, cha cha cha, cumbias ... I would like to point out however, that the lyrics of a lot of the songs are sexist and often not very politically correct. In spite of this I like millions of other love latin rythms and great for entertainment. Cheers
Annabelle

Posted by: annabelle1962 at November 4, 2008 9:27 PM

Dance is as old as time itself, in all cultures dance is an extension of ones beauty,especially for a woman, its the movement of her hips the beauty of her curves, and is the most natural sensual thing a woman can do for herself,its amazing how beautiful it is to watch someone lost in dance. I bellydance, tribal dance, what ever comes naturally tango salsa all of them together who cares, I dont care whose watching I forget I am even there, be it wherever I am dancing and have been known to dance alone you dont always need a partner. I believe its not about being a good dancer bad dancer, its about letting go letting your spirit soar and forgetting who you are and connecting with energy through movement to music what ever that may be enjoy get lost in it and feel the difference it makes. We are too reserved in our culture here with dance, let it all hang out I say, let go, it looks great, no matter who you are and what your dance experience when you let go, it takes you... think about it next time you watching those around you dance.Cheers Nel

Posted by: enchantinel at November 4, 2008 7:15 PM

My favourite is Tango ( not that I can dance it) I just love the rhythem of the music. I have Julio Englesias' Tango CD which has some awesome dance music.

Most of then stuff I have is for close up and personal, but......no one to indulge with lol

Posted by: sonny51 at November 2, 2008 9:15 AM

this is great!!!
i once had two left feet, and every time i got onto the floor to dance salsa both sides of my brains co-ordinate the jig to one side..
but when you feel the music deep inside then you let it guide the two left feet..... u'll never know what happened!!

when you connect to the language in the music of which you don't even speak! then music is in you...so crank up to any music that beckons your soul:)

where are the salsa & contemporary dance lovers??

Posted by: jitugal at November 1, 2008 9:40 PM

Posted by: lafileuse at October 29, 2008 2:27 PM - Hello lafileuse.

Go for it Goddess!!! "shake ya hips".. It's been years since I've closed a kitchen drawer or cupboard with my hands. My hips do the task for me. :))))

One day make your wish come true... just rip open the curtains & say hi (or hell) to the rest of the world... :)))) Crank up the music & go for it. The fun abandoned release of energy is uplifting for your spirit. With belly dancing you will connect with your soft feminine soul that sometimes becomes hidden or suppressed with realistic daily life.

These days I tend to dance with my little ones. My little Grandson does a mean dip & ohh we get so up close & personal when we slow rock. I love it! The feeling is so yummy. Just because he's cradled in my arms & on my hip doesn't distract from the joy we both share. My Granddaughter is a delight. Like her Mama she is a natural belly dancer. This little one is more into tribal dancing. She is very earthy & mimics movements that reflect the animal kingdom. When she was a babe on my hip we danced closely but now she's older understandably she likes her own space. From time to time I sneak in a slow rock with her but the occasions are becoming fewer.

Enjoy your liberation. Celebrate the freedom. Dance like no one is watching you. X X X

Posted by: softfeather at October 31, 2008 12:24 AM

I wish I could dance like nobody's watching ... except for when I'm in class, I'm an all-by-myself-in-the-living-room-curtains-drawn belly dancer. I like getting a bit wild with some old favourites, like the soundtracks to The Committments and Sister Act ... makes the housework bearable. Haven't done any couples dancing in a *very* long time. We used to do some ballroom dancing at our judo club parties in college (Sensei and his wife were also Arthur Murray dance instructors).

Posted by: lafileuse at October 29, 2008 2:27 PM

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 6:58 PM - ahhh I see the address has been removed.... I'll try again for "Back In Black" By Shakira.....

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rTQbLEDBMXM

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 7:18 PM

This one is for my gentle romantic side.... :)))) & I'm sure most remember this clip....

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=bibtqDxXv1o -

Yum the Tango!!! Dancing up very close & very personal. This is NOT my idea for a dance in the kitchen. Yep take it out of the kitchen........ Learning this dance with a lovely man is on my bucket list!

soft sighs :))))

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 7:08 PM

One for the head bangers & yep I've been known to do this when I get caught up with HOT heavy music!!!! I just love a good tight band...... Again Shakira is the best hip shaker rock queen I seen for a long time....

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 6:58 PM

This woman is wicked. She is part woman part snake!!!! Shakira. A Goddess of the Belly Dancers.

Posted by: softfeather at October 27, 2008 6:52 PM

Whilst I'm not a great dancer I'm no bogan either. I have big feet (size10) and sometimes they ignore the messages my brain sends.
When the music is on I'm more likely to start singing rather than dancing.

Posted by: egernia at October 27, 2008 9:18 AM

dancing isnt the only thing thats can take one away. after being away for some time due to shifting and getting everything unpacked etc and my new place set up the way i wanted, i decided to play some music thru my pc. I put on one of my favs and with a glass of vino i sang, not too loud cos of the new neighbors and my cats thought i was barking mad, but very cathartic and made me realize that having things the way i wanted was nice. I slept well that night.

so its not just dancing but anything can make you realize how good things are

Posted by: unknownauthor at October 26, 2008 11:23 PM

and yet once again the post get booted out cos i am not registered. what a load of codswallop. If rsvp's software doesnt recognise my name then what the use of being here?

Posted by: unknownauthor at October 26, 2008 11:19 PM

Posted by: marylulu at October 26, 2008 1:52 PM

Yet again we are on the same page, how sensuous it is dancing with one's man in the kitchen, then you go back to the dishes and who knows from there where the mood will lead you but the smile stays:)

But for now it is just me and the mop, up close and personal dancing away to the music, without a care what anyone else thinks:)

Posted by: floss1958 at October 26, 2008 5:25 PM

Yes softfeather .... also my idea of bliss..
Bliss is dancing in the kitchen with ya man......
Posted by: softfeather at October 24, 2008 12:43 AM

Posted by: marylulu at October 26, 2008 1:52 PM

I too love the close up and personal dancing :) and I love greek dancing, very energetic and expressive :)

Posted by: sonny51 at October 26, 2008 1:24 PM

I've also found the courage to be the 1st out on an empty dance floor & every time I'm quickly joined by others who were just waiting for the ice to be broken. I encourage everyone to get out there before the music stops! Such good fun & so good for my back (I spend far to much time sitting at a PC).
I try to remember that if people are watching they will see happy people having fun - more fool them if they don't join in!

Posted by: smila77 at October 25, 2008 5:42 PM

Like "hipshaker at October 22, 2008 5:51 PM "
I too have learnt Middle Eastern Dancing .. thinking of taking it up again as it is excellent body work out which does not impinge on my already painfull spine and hips .. loosens them up in fact!

I think it took me till in my 40s to truly embrace the ""Dance Like Nobody's Watching" concept .. so much so that when I used to indulge in it at The Casino in Hobart .. the guys in the band soon learnt to play the songs that they knew I would not be able to sit down for .. knowing that once I started dancing a few other ladies would join me and so would the couples. Just needed one brave soul to get things started! I was more than happy to oblige.

When I took to doing my solo thing at the Union Hotel in Waymoth Street Adelaide .. I was dubbed Cyd Charise by the guys in the band which I accepted as a great compliment! They knew that either Caravan or Wood Choppers Ball (Tommy Richardsons signature tune) would always get me on the floor .. and if I was not out there at the first few bars .. Tommy would beckon with his drumsticks . and call "Come On Cyd .. show us your pins girl!"
It was a very sad day for many when Tommy passed away, but he's still to be seen on the internet in the Jazz page hall of fame .. and so am I as "Legend on the dance floor"!
Wouldn't be a wall flower for anything!!

Posted by: waternymph47 at October 25, 2008 12:56 PM

Bliss is dancing in the kitchen with ya man...... dancing in the shower is another one..... dancing in the supermarket..... dancing in the corridors at work.... yep I tend to have the plugs in my ears & get carried away by the music.... I forget where I am & the feet & hips just move by themselves... Happy Feet is cool with me 'cause I can't carry a tune in a bucket... :)))

Posted by: softfeather at October 24, 2008 12:43 AM

great clip tabata, really makes you want to get up and dance with those dancers and their really cool moves.

But Matt's appeal is his sheer and unadulterated dagginess, and the way he seems to make others revel in their own bogan moves :-)

Posted by: qualitygal1 at October 23, 2008 11:16 PM

My very favourite dance clip:
http://www.tica.net.au/Boogie.wmv

How much energy is in that?

Posted by: tabata at October 23, 2008 10:12 PM

Thanks for sharing Quality, that is awesome.
Matt should be a UN diplomat. See how something so simple can put a smile on so many faces :))))))

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 10:00 PM

oops sorry, wrong clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY&feature=related

Posted by: qualitygal1 at October 23, 2008 9:35 PM

I think this guy has the dancing thing right

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtTSisZtVY - he is a hero in a way

Posted by: qualitygal1 at October 23, 2008 9:33 PM

some very wise words here folks. Yes I agree that the release of endorphins when you are dancing at home or out takes some beating. I just dance when I'm out, mainly cuz why stand against a wall waiting for a fella to ask me. I just moooove to the groooove. If anyone joins me, than that's fine, if they don't then they don't.
But mostly I take the phrase as an analogy - one that ends with finishing your life slipping down the bannisters sideways going weeeeeeeeee!!!

Posted by: qualitygal1 at October 23, 2008 9:12 PM

You know that is not true for men, only women I think....one of my best friends who loves his music and dancing (and his wife) has got absolutely no rhythm...not for want of trying, but he just ain't got it...nothing. But his last girlfriend used to continually tell everyone how good he was in bed. But I speak for myself that having both is definitely an advantage....ha ha ha...(not a LOL person)

Posted by: simonyet at October 23, 2008 6:34 PM

So true Moniq, it's pretty hard to stay grumpy when your feet are tapping and your tush is shakin'! :)

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 2:59 PM

It's the best legal mood elevator out there... won't clog your arteries, make you fat, drain your bank account or kill you...

Of course dancers make better lovers Simon... it's all in the hips ;-)

Posted by: moniquen at October 23, 2008 4:45 PM

Lol, SY, know you were teasing! But it is a very good substitute just the same!
Dancers who are in tune with their bodies and the music, have a natural talent for knowing what feels good, methinks!!! ;)

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 4:36 PM

...the "better than sex" comment was only teasing hipshaker. Do good dancers make better lovers ? Ummm.....think so.

Posted by: simonyet at October 23, 2008 4:22 PM

Me too me too ...I adore dancing up close and personal ..OMG it's been so long.

And I'm also a belly dancer, it's so so so good for my soul. SO sensual and at last I'm not all wrong but absolutely a great shape to do it haha..

Posted by: marylulu at October 23, 2008 3:10 PM

So true Moniq, it's pretty hard to stay grumpy when your feet are tapping and your tush is shakin'! :)

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 2:59 PM

One of my favorite quotes and one I definitely live by... get out there, turn on the Bee Gee's or some Donna Summer and boogie round your living room. The endorphins released into your system alone make it worth it.

Posted by: moniquen at October 23, 2008 2:15 PM

I agree with you SY, dancing can be a very sensual experience...particularly if you are dancing with someone special or you are connecting with your inner energy and spirit!
Might I say, same, but different... it's a great feeling, but ultimately it can't beat sharing that physical high with someone else! :)

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 1:56 PM

Sometimes after a night of uninhibited dancing to some great funk or soul music, there is a reflection stage....in the morning you think about it...sort of "hope my free style dancing wasn't too fool hardy". But never while the music is inside and the rhythm has taken a hold of your senses and soul and the groove takes over...never.

Sometimes a hard night of sweaty dancing is better than sex...right !!!!

Posted by: simonyet at October 23, 2008 1:23 PM

Posted by: himagain at October 23, 2008 12:21 AM
Hi HA, you are so right, the mantra suits so many aspects of life and is a great code to live by. If you can't or don't love yourself, you can't expect others to love you!
Dance is a pure form of expression, and when you surrender to its rhythm you feel on top of the world!
The challenge is to translate that feeling to everyday life and it sounds as if you have that one down! :)

Posted by: hipshaker at October 23, 2008 8:30 AM

Oooops. I thought this mantra was a metaphor for all aspects of living ones life; not dancing. For me, the mantra means to live life to the max; no matter what others may do, think or say. Don't be ashamed of who you are; love yourself and love your life. Well, it will always mean this to me.

Posted by: himagain at October 23, 2008 12:21 AM

Dance like noone is watching, well for over 50 singles thats often the way - Saturday morning chores with the old favourites blasting! Where do we go in regional cities and towns if you l want to ge tup and boogie - coutnry dances still exist but again as a single its difficult and ften te women outnumber the men ! so dancing as if no one is watching.....

Posted by: tassieshiraz at October 22, 2008 9:34 PM

I love dancing and don't really care who is watching. I find dancing the one of the best stress relievers and a way to feel great without any drinking particularly before going for a great sleep. It is great to dance with company and enjoy that, but I would dance on my own if I have to. Cheers
Annabelle

Posted by: annabelle1962 at October 22, 2008 8:46 PM

At last a blog after my own heart!
I am definitely a dancer, not a watcher. I don't particularly care what other think because I lose myself in the music. I think it is the time when I am feel most connected through body and soul. Fortunately, I was blessed with one of each (left and right) in the feet department and can move well to just about any beat.
I have been learning the art of Middle Eastern dance (bellydance) for nearly 6 years and it is the most amazing feeling, particularly because the dance focuses on the movement and fluidity of the female form. It is a celebration of life and enervates me no matter what mood I am in. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't dance, it's my version of flying!

Posted by: hipshaker at October 22, 2008 5:51 PM