A Shakira parody from MadTV:
Monday, July 30, 2007
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Bad Dance, Wedding Style
Why this one?
Actually, they aren't bad dancers; you can tell they are getting it. But alas, they are the victims of unfortunate choreography. Plus, there's a tiara and a handstand.
Actually, they aren't bad dancers; you can tell they are getting it. But alas, they are the victims of unfortunate choreography. Plus, there's a tiara and a handstand.
UC Bezerk-ly Ballroom Blitz
Why I love this:
1. In the rumba, the women are leading.
2. What can be better than a tacky tango?
3. I've participated in the ballroom section of the comp (the serious part) and it was tons of fun. Love those Berkeley folks! And they let same-sex dancers compete! Woo!
1. In the rumba, the women are leading.
2. What can be better than a tacky tango?
3. I've participated in the ballroom section of the comp (the serious part) and it was tons of fun. Love those Berkeley folks! And they let same-sex dancers compete! Woo!
Bad Bette
Why it rates:
*It is done in a meadow by dancers wearing white cowboy boots
*It involves commentary from the audience
*They do the Macarana to a Bette Midler song
*It is done in a meadow by dancers wearing white cowboy boots
*It involves commentary from the audience
*They do the Macarana to a Bette Midler song
Friday, May 18, 2007
Dancing with the Russian Stars
Alas, the show is a bit different there. I love that they have the same graphics and 'call in' number thing goin' on though.
*More props.
*Wild costumes.
*Extra people.
*The women are more likely to wear pants. Or a giant floral dress. Just depends.
*And, oh, the whole "speaking Russian" thing.
Here's a few dances for your perusal:
Traditional Russian Folk Samba:
(Even after she changes, check out the costuming. Hiking anyone? I am so confused by the woman's shoes/boots.)
Uhm, some kind of Free Dance, I imagine:
Eastern Block Egyptian Cha Cha, to a religious song sung in English:
*More props.
*Wild costumes.
*Extra people.
*The women are more likely to wear pants. Or a giant floral dress. Just depends.
*And, oh, the whole "speaking Russian" thing.
Here's a few dances for your perusal:
Traditional Russian Folk Samba:
(Even after she changes, check out the costuming. Hiking anyone? I am so confused by the woman's shoes/boots.)
Uhm, some kind of Free Dance, I imagine:
Eastern Block Egyptian Cha Cha, to a religious song sung in English:
Celine Sings AC/DC
Truly, I thought this might be a SNL-type hoax, but no.
There's singing. And bad dancing. All together, like a buy-one-get-one.
There's singing. And bad dancing. All together, like a buy-one-get-one.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Do the Hustle! (African Dance)
This is African Dance with hustle music inserted in the background. The dancers aren't bad--well except the one lady who dances by herself. You'll see.
Thanks to Nicee who told me about it...She said:
"This is what happens when you take MY heritage and put YOUR music with it. Would the hustle die already, please?"
Thanks to Nicee who told me about it...She said:
"This is what happens when you take MY heritage and put YOUR music with it. Would the hustle die already, please?"
Madonna
Because the world needs another skinny boy in spandex lip synching to Madonna. This one is surprisingly sweet in a weird way, perhaps because his friends are his back up dancers. It's almost, uhm, understated.
Vintage Finnish Disco Lesson
What is better than learning disco from an older guy in a white leisure suit? Learning it in Finnish! Woo! He will actually teach you those horrible moves one still sometimes sees in clubs today. And then, for the grand finale, he turns it into a Disco, inviting all his 'friends' to join him on the floor. Keep watching because just as you think it can't get better, it does.
And in case you aren't sure what the heck is going on, the word "Disco" flashes helpfully on screen from time to time. (You know, so you don't get it confused with, say, Waltz, or Fly Fishing.)
And in case you aren't sure what the heck is going on, the word "Disco" flashes helpfully on screen from time to time. (You know, so you don't get it confused with, say, Waltz, or Fly Fishing.)
Vintage Indian Disco
Yes, it's Vintage Indian Disco time. This one scores points for costuming as well.
Dance Fever! (1970s original)
Why is this here?
Not only was Dance Fever one of my FAVORITE shows growing up, but this clip has Frank Zappa, you guesssed it, dancing badly (and judging).
Plus:
The costumes are FANTASTIC. There's another guy named Frank who is dressed like a Disco Ancient Egyptian. And a guy in a green, scoop neck jumpsuit with a white shirt under it.
There's a headdress. A giant round wig of sorts. Seeing is believing.
There's a 'sexy move' dance lesson at the end with the celebrity judges. They do the "My feet are stuck in concrete so I think I'll swivel a bit while polishing the table" move.
"Dance Fever was recorded before an audience that was AY-LIVE! WOO!"
Add to that the fact that one of the guys who was on the Waltons is also a judge, and you've got a winner!
Oh, how I remember that light up score board!
(An aside: the couple in green from New Orleans is dancing West Coast Swing.)
Not only was Dance Fever one of my FAVORITE shows growing up, but this clip has Frank Zappa, you guesssed it, dancing badly (and judging).
Plus:
The costumes are FANTASTIC. There's another guy named Frank who is dressed like a Disco Ancient Egyptian. And a guy in a green, scoop neck jumpsuit with a white shirt under it.
There's a headdress. A giant round wig of sorts. Seeing is believing.
There's a 'sexy move' dance lesson at the end with the celebrity judges. They do the "My feet are stuck in concrete so I think I'll swivel a bit while polishing the table" move.
"Dance Fever was recorded before an audience that was AY-LIVE! WOO!"
Add to that the fact that one of the guys who was on the Waltons is also a judge, and you've got a winner!
Oh, how I remember that light up score board!
(An aside: the couple in green from New Orleans is dancing West Coast Swing.)
Ugchaka Baby
The Ugachaka Baby kept me laughing during my dissertation. When I'd need a break, I'd take 30 seconds and watch the baby dance. Uga-chaka, uga-chaka...
Baby Breakdancer
Very cute and the kid does bust a move. Wow. (They must be a breakdancing family--they laid wood down *over* their carpet in the middle of the room to have a dance floor.)
Bonnie's School of Dance
I think we've all taken class with Bonnie (or Miss Bonnie, more likely).
This is a short narrative film...
This is a short narrative film...
A little action in the hallway
Okay so this has weird editing but it's short. And the guy seems to be having a lot of fun.
He busts out with a few choice moves, including:
The partial robot
The rope climb (modified)
The nunchucks
Stirring the pot
The alternate arm flap
...and more
He busts out with a few choice moves, including:
The partial robot
The rope climb (modified)
The nunchucks
Stirring the pot
The alternate arm flap
...and more
Dance Shower
How can I pass up something called "Dance Shower"? I think it's a bad translation because there is no showering involved. (Bye to all those who found this while looking for p#rno.)
Anyway, she's not actually a bad dancer, but merits inclusion here because:
1. The tone is so serious.
2. She does the "rotating lawn sprinkler" move. Twice.
3. She does the "horse counting with its foot" move.
4. There is essence of aerobics and essence of cheerleading.
5. Odd ending.
If anyone knows what the characters across the screen say, please let me know (the non-English ones).
Anyway, she's not actually a bad dancer, but merits inclusion here because:
1. The tone is so serious.
2. She does the "rotating lawn sprinkler" move. Twice.
3. She does the "horse counting with its foot" move.
4. There is essence of aerobics and essence of cheerleading.
5. Odd ending.
If anyone knows what the characters across the screen say, please let me know (the non-English ones).
Live from the UK
Alas, here's a lad dancin' (or as he says, not so much dancing as moving to music, badly) to the Lone Ranger, Andy Griffith, some rap, No Doubt and, my personal favorite, Ah-Ha. (Do watch the Ah-Ha part.)
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Hippie Dance Off
My people! I can almost smell the patchouli now.
Again, I give you the folks who attend every musice event in Santa Cruz and dance like this whether it's heavy metal, swing, salsa or The Dead.
My favorite hippie move: Pickin' the Flowers.
Again, I give you the folks who attend every musice event in Santa Cruz and dance like this whether it's heavy metal, swing, salsa or The Dead.
My favorite hippie move: Pickin' the Flowers.
Yet More Solo Joe
I think he may have lost a bet.
I've seen this guy or his slightly more hippie bro at pretty much every Santa Cruz dance or concert I've gone to in the past 12 years.
I've seen this guy or his slightly more hippie bro at pretty much every Santa Cruz dance or concert I've gone to in the past 12 years.
More Joe
Cotton-eyed Joe with a skinny adolescent who inappropriately uses the word "gay" and his older chubby friend. But man, the skinny kid solos...they are good.
Celebrate!
Just goes to show you--you don't need a crowded floor to get down!
Have suit, will dance...
Have suit, will dance...
This Started Bad Dancers Unite
This is the video that started the Bad Dancers Unite thread.
Alas, he has some classic moves: the boxer, the kung fu fighter and the jogger. Woo!
Alas, he has some classic moves: the boxer, the kung fu fighter and the jogger. Woo!
Talking AND Dancing
Or, You Go Girl! Part II
Cheerleading meets aerobics at the gay bar! Woo! You GO!
Cheerleading meets aerobics at the gay bar! Woo! You GO!
You go girl!
Cheerleading meets aerobics meets interpretive dance meets don't bother with the beat.
Bad Dancers Unite!
Bad Dancers Unite!
Really Bad Dance
These folks? Well I suspect they've all surpassed that two-drink minimum. A while ago.
Senior Year Performance? A Short History of Modern Dance
I'll admit it, I didn't make it to the end. I've taken modern dance and always found it, well, too long. Even when it's short, which this isn't really. Ah, it's nice to remember my college days...
One thing I did want to say, though, in all seriousness, is that it's great that there is a woman in a wheelchair and a woman with a crutch in the piece. I do think everyone should dance.
One thing I did want to say, though, in all seriousness, is that it's great that there is a woman in a wheelchair and a woman with a crutch in the piece. I do think everyone should dance.
Alien YMCA
So, this one's shot in a real dance studio. Which makes me wonder...is it:
*An unfortunate attempt at a dance midterm at a liberal arts college?
*Sorority hazing?
*What people at the High School for Performing Arts do after getting into Mom and Dad's Frangelico.
Also, what's with the rainbow color changes? Hmmm.
*An unfortunate attempt at a dance midterm at a liberal arts college?
*Sorority hazing?
*What people at the High School for Performing Arts do after getting into Mom and Dad's Frangelico.
Also, what's with the rainbow color changes? Hmmm.
For real: Interpretive dance on the beach
Alas, I'm not sure what to say, except that both Christians and feminists tend to have a large repetoire of bad interpretive dance. This, I believe, is from the former camp.
Watching the first 45 seconds is probably enough.
Watching the first 45 seconds is probably enough.
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