30 Nov 2010
by pup1993
in Types of Dance
Tags: boogie, brandon, can, charleston, choreographers, dance, diorio, jazz, jeanette, jitterbug, mandy, moore, robson, routine, so, sonya, swing, tayeh, think, travis, tyce, wade, wall, woogie, you
Jazz dance came about in the 1800’s and roots from Caribbean traditional dance and African American vernacular dance. Some famous jazz moves include Charleston, Boogie Woogie, Jitterbug, and the swing. Technique is crucial with jazz dance, such as center control, spotting, and pointing. Originality and easy-going are two words that are used to describe jazz dance. Jazz is usually upbeat, fun, and energetic.
Tyce Diorio, Mandy Moore, Sonya Tayeh, Travis Wall, and Wade Robson are jazz choreographers for So You Think You Can Dance.
Jeanette and Brandon perform a Wade Robson jazz routine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk5reVYChlo&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
(advance to 50 seconds into the video to see the routine)
08 Nov 2010
by pup1993
in Types of Dance
Tags: 20, boyd, can, contemporary, cunningham, dance, diorio, froderman, graham, kent, lauren, limon, mandy, mia, micaels, moore, release, so, sonya, stacey, tayeh, technique, think, tookey, travis, tyce, wall, you
Contemporary dance gives a new view on techniques. It began in the early 20th century and contains ballet material. Contemporary is the search for ease in movement, while using the natural lines and energy of the body. 
By being able to be danced to by any style, it is known for its changability. Since contemporary works with the natural alignment of the body, beginners usually begin by learning this type of dance.
The four main techniques include: Cunningham (easy, natural movement; graceful), Graham (contraction, release, fall, and recovery), Limon ( gravity in terms of fall, rebound, recovery, and suspension), and Release (in search of clarity and fluidity; focus on energy and breath).
Tyce Diorio, Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Mandy Moore, Sonya Tayeh, and Stacey Tookey are all contemporary choreographers for So You Think You Can Dance.
Lauren Froderman, season 7 winner, and Kent Boyd dance a beautiful, breath-taking contemporary dance to Collide.
To see this dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZQ42YbR8oc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
19 Oct 2010
by pup1993
in Seasons
Tags: 7, adam, boyd, can, collide, dance, froderman, kent, lauren, lythgoe, mary, murphy, nigel, season, shankman, so, think, travis, wall, you
Season 7 winner- Lauren Froderman
Top 4 (from left to right): AdeChike Torbert, Lauren Froderman, Kent Boyd, and Robert Roldan
Kent Boyd and Lauren Froderman perform a contemporary dance to “Collide” by Howie Day. Choreographed by Travis Wall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZQ42YbR8oc
Judges thoughts- Nigel Lythgoe: amazing contemporary dancers and choreographer, you are the ultimate male and female dancers this year; Mia Michaels: stunning, gorgeous, amazing connection; Adam Shankman: so honest and real, intimate, embodied everything it was supposed to be.
Blogger’s thoughts: I completely agree with the judges. I absolutely LOVE this piece. These two dancers are by far my favorites in Season 7 and I was exstatic they were the top two. Kent Boyd is beyond precious, but also a terrific dancer in every style. Girls are obviously swooning over this cute, blond-haired, and blue-eyed teenage boy and to top it off, he can dance! Lauren is the same way by being able to do every style successfully. This season was incredible and I would definately suggest watching specifically this season. I can’t wait until next season!
22 Sep 2010
by pup1993
in Seasons
Tags: 5, adam, allen, and, brandon, bryant, can, chbeeb, choreography, contemporary, d'umo, dance, dancer, debbie, evan, florida, hip-hop, if, it, jason, jeanine, kasprzak, kayla, kills, lythgoe, mad, mary, mason, me, miami, murphy, napoleon, ne-yo, nigel, philip, radomski, season, shankman, so, tabitha, think, travis, wall, you
Jeanine Mason, Season 5 winner
A contemporary dancer from Miami, Florida.
Top 4 (left to right): Kayla Radomski, Brandon Bryant, Jeanine Mason, and Evan Kasprzak
Jeanine Mason and Jason Glover dance a contemporary dance to “If It Kills Me” by Jason Mraz. Choreographed by Travis Wall, the first time he choreographed on this show. The storyline is of two best friends that had been holding their love back and finally letting it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx9xT_wRuyQ&feature=related]
Judges thoughts on “If It Kills Me”: Nigel Lythgoe: “that was just beautiful,” both of you are stars tonight; Mary Murphy: lost for words, “you two are staaaars!”; Debbie Allen: the piece is brilliant, “a magical pairing”, “bravo!”
Jeanine Mason and Philip Chbeeb do a hip-hop routine to “Mad” by Ne-Yo. Choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo. The storyline is of a couple that is mad at each other but can’t go to sleep angry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2UCUD6lFFo&feature=related
Judges thoughts on “Mad”: Adam Shankman: “that was un-freakin-real”; Mary Murphy: agree completely with adam; Nygel Lythgoe: fabulous, brilliant, well done
Blogger’s thoughts: These two dances are trully unforgetable and unbelievably good. I get chills watching them. I really liked season 5 because there were so many different styles presented in the contestants.
Jazz dance came about in the 1800’s and roots from Caribbean traditional dance and African American vernacular dance. Some famous jazz moves include Charleston, Boogie Woogie, Jitterbug, and the swing. Technique is crucial with jazz dance, such as center control, spotting, and pointing. Originality and easy-going are two words that are used to describe jazz dance. Jazz is usually upbeat, fun, and energetic.
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