http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/en-EUMokoFeed10http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/22/4c506a349b72603aafc5db97ba64a5_160x200.jpghttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/16/looking-forward-to-awards-season-12467526/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2012-01-16:/2012/01/16/looking-forward-to-awards-season-12467526/Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:34:21 +0100 <p>It's not just the frocks at the Golden Globes and Oscars that I am looking forward to (but in all honestly I am a sucker for the red carpet ready ladies and gents and the fun gossip-fest that goes with it) but in case you haven't noticed our very own mini dance awards season is also upon us. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.nationaldanceawards.com/">National Dance Awards</a>, presented by the Critics Circle will this year be organised by the fabulous Graham Watts, a truly dedicated dance critic who has seen more dance that I can possibly imagine and never lost his passion for it. It will be hosted at The Place on Monday and I am looking forward to seeing some great dancers, choreographers and companies honoured. I sometimes find the Awards a bit ballet heavy, so it will be interesting to see how it develops over the next few years to be more inclusive of all the styles out there.</p> <p>Also the Whats On Stage Awards are coming up with some great choreographers up for Best Choreograpaher Best Choreographer including Kate Prince for Some Like It Hip Hop and Stephen Mear for Crazy for You - <a href="http://awards.whatsonstage.com/">click here</a> to get voting! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/16/looking-forward-to-awards-season-12467526/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> kate-princegraham-wattscrazy-for-youzoonation-stephen-mearnational-dance-awardshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/16/looking-forward-to-awards-season-12467526/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/12/today-i-am-thinking-about-12438700/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2012-01-12:/2012/01/12/today-i-am-thinking-about-12438700/Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:29:59 +0100 <p>The Southbank's new dance <a href="http://www.facebook.com/southbankcentre?sk=app_121827307930964">competition</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQRRnAhmB58">This video</a> - it is amazing and inspiring new dance style 'turf dance' from Oakland, California - you have to see it. Now.</p> <p><a href="http://www.performshow.co.uk/">PERFORM 2012</a> - exciting new show from the makers of MOVE IT for all you aspiring actors, singers and performers as well as backstage peeps, anyone looking for a career in the performing arts.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/12/today-i-am-thinking-about-12438700/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> move-itsouthbank-centre-performoaklanddancecaliforniaperform-showmove-it-2012turfingturf-dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2012/01/12/today-i-am-thinking-about-12438700/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/12/05/browsing-the-new-look-londondance-com-12260571/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-12-05:/2011/12/05/browsing-the-new-look-londondance-com-12260571/Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:28:35 +0100 <p>Just checking out the fancy new <a href="http://londondance.com/">londondance.com.</a> I like the sophisticated black and red colours, the lead images are also great. I am going to try out the search functions as that will be the real test! </p> <p>The noticeboard is still there and more prominent - my favourite feature, so many interesting things coming up....</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/12/05/browsing-the-new-look-londondance-com-12260571/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dance-websiteslondondancecomhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/12/05/browsing-the-new-look-londondance-com-12260571/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/11/28/forthcoming-auditions-12230697/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-11-28:/2011/11/28/forthcoming-auditions-12230697/Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:24:53 +0100 <p><a title="AdultAuditions_Mailchimp" href="http://www.zoonation.co.uk"><img src="http://data7.blog.de/media/997/6041997_04608d5ca7_m.jpeg" alt="AdultAuditions_Mailchimp" width="300"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/11/28/forthcoming-auditions-12230697/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/11/28/forthcoming-auditions-12230697/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/22/calling-all-choreographers-11896630/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-09-22:/2011/09/22/calling-all-choreographers-11896630/Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:50:45 +0200 <p>This is perfect for choreographers and film makers looking to get their short film made, read on for full details. . .</p> <p>Big Dance Shorts for Channel 4<br> In association with BAFTA. </p> <p>You are invited to attend an information and networking event about an exciting new film commissioning scheme BIG DANCE SHORTS for Channel 4 in association with BAFTA.</p> <p>BIG DANCE SHORTS is an opportunity for choreographers and film-makers to work together and create a series of short films to be broadcast on Channel 4 and screen to live audiences during Big Dance Week 2012. In order to stimulate and encourage collaboration between the film-makers and choreographers, BIG DANCE SHORTS will offer the chance for film-makers (directors or producers or teams thereof) and choreographers (or choreographic teams with filmmakers on board) to get their film idea commissioned.</p> <p>Selected projects will receive commissioning funds and a package of support to make their film, including support from a BAFTA mentor and guidance from an experienced Production Manager.</p> <p>The event will take place at BFI Southbank on Monday 3rd October from 5-7pm. You'll be able to get full details of the project, find out how to apply and network with other filmmakers and choreographers interested in this area of work.</p> <p>To register for a place, please email: <a href="mailto:bigdanceshorts@bigdance2012.com">bigdanceshorts@bigdance2012.com</a> with NETWORK EVENT in the subject line. Places are limited so are allocated on a first come first served basis. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/22/calling-all-choreographers-11896630/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> big-dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/22/calling-all-choreographers-11896630/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/06/another-find-11790643/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-09-06:/2011/09/06/another-find-11790643/Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:37:20 +0200 <p>Loving this video by East London Dance bringing together fashions and dance styles through the ages<br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs&feature=player_embedded"><br> Another londondance.com find...</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/06/another-find-11790643/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> east-london-dancefashiondancewestfieldhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/06/another-find-11790643/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/05/back-to-work-first-stop-londondance-com-11786061/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-09-05:/2011/09/05/back-to-work-first-stop-londondance-com-11786061/Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:12:22 +0200 <p>I am now offically BACK from maternity leave, and my little boy Gilbert is already throwing some shapes, despite being only 8 months old. After working through my seriously packed inbox, I went straight to the website <a href="http://londondance.com/">londondance.com</a> to check out the latest news in the dance world. It is a really good site for keeping up to date with upcoming performances and topical news stories. They also collate articles about dance that have been in the press and I love the strange things that pop up. This article in The Guardian caught my eye, chronicling the best 'unexpected' dance sequences in films complete with clips: </p> <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/aug/10/clip-joint-unexpected-dancing">http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/aug/10/clip-joint-unexpected-dancing</a></p> <p>Now I need to buckle down to the job of creating the programme for MOVE IT 2012. I am delighted to say that we are now open for applications for the programme, and anyone can apply to perform, teach or take part in a number of other ways. Click <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=145/t=m/trackLogID=974089_FD5D4AB042">here</a> to fill in the simple online form and let us know your ideas.</p> <p>We have so many plans....can't wait to get started. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/05/back-to-work-first-stop-londondance-com-11786061/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> performmove-itfilmapplicationsdancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/09/05/back-to-work-first-stop-londondance-com-11786061/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/08/01/capturing-dance-on-camera-11588414/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-08-01:/2011/08/01/capturing-dance-on-camera-11588414/Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:10:19 +0200 <p>With our MOVE IT 2012 photo shoot the other day its got me thinking about dance captured on camera. Its tricky to translate dance into a still image but when it works it really is brilliant. Popular dance photographer Chris Nash can do just that - there is an exhibition of <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1027/">his work at the V&A at the moment >>></a></p> <p>I love this dance photography - more because it makes me think of every day people dancing whenever they feel like it, as though everyone has a dancer inside of them. The photographs are by New York photographer Jordan Matters and the <a href="http://www.jordanmatter.com/photography/dance-photography/dancers-among-us/gallery.php">full range can be seen here >>></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jordanmatter.com/photography/dance-photography/dancers-among-us/gallery.php#" title="Lloyd_Knight"><img src="http://data7.blog.de/media/214/5759214_9c2b4d3792_m.jpeg" alt="Lloyd_Knight"></p> <p>I am an avid follower of the blog <a href="http://dancersaretheathletesofgod.tumblr.com/">'dancers are the athletes of god'</a>. It has some really fantastic images and captures dancers strength.</p> <p></a><a href="http://dancersaretheathletesofgod.tumblr.com/" title="1"><img src="http://data7.blog.de/media/215/5759215_090baeff23_m.jpeg" alt="1"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/08/01/capturing-dance-on-camera-11588414/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/08/01/capturing-dance-on-camera-11588414/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/07/05/proof-you-can-dance-in-anything-11430668/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-07-05:/2011/07/05/proof-you-can-dance-in-anything-11430668/Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:14:18 +0200 <p>Forget dance trends, forget comfortable footwear - these keen dancers were pulling their best salsa moves in muddy wellies at Glastonbury festival . . .</p> <p><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/016/5696016_1202f65216_s.jpeg" alt="photo (1)"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/017/5696017_7b835644f8_s.jpeg" alt="photo"></p> <p> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/07/05/proof-you-can-dance-in-anything-11430668/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dance-salsahttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/07/05/proof-you-can-dance-in-anything-11430668/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/06/03/back-for-a-second-round-11258430/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-06-03:/2011/06/03/back-for-a-second-round-11258430/Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:15:53 +0200 <p>Series 2 of So You Think You Can Dance is well under way and I've been catching up on BBC iplayer this week. I do like the way the show brings dance on to TV and reinforces the amount of training and technique each dance style requires. Aside from seeing the dancers develop, I love to see what the choreographers are doing and the pieces they create. Watching along with the judges, its fair to say I don't always agree! I've been reading Graham Watts detailed reviews which breakdown each routine and often seem to give a much truer critique - reviews are posted on <a title="Ballet" href="http://www.ballet.co.uk">www.ballet.co.uk</a> - <a title="Graham Watts review" href="http://www.ballet.co.uk/magazines/yr_11/jun11/gw_rev_sytycd_season_2_210511.htm">take a look here >>> </a></p> <p>For now, a quick routine to relive the past with <a title="Boy Blue Ent" href="http://www.boyblueent.com">Kenrick's</a> Hip Hop from week 3 . . .</p> <p> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/06/03/back-for-a-second-round-11258430/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancesytycdhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/06/03/back-for-a-second-round-11258430/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/16/ballet-rocks-11162635/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-05-16:/2011/05/16/ballet-rocks-11162635/Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:19 +0200 <p>MOVE IT 2011 saw the Ballet Rocks series and classes dedicated to Indie Ballet - looks like the trend is taking off as Sky Arts release a new series all about looking at Ballet in a new light. </p> <p>This video features ballet choreography by Jenna Lee set to music by Bloc Party.  <strong><a title="Ballet Rocks" href="http://youtu.be/R5Xr1BpH9Pw">Watch the video here >>></a> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/16/ballet-rocks-11162635/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> balletdanceenglish-national-ballethttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/16/ballet-rocks-11162635/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/13/its-friday-11143793/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-05-13:/2011/05/13/its-friday-11143793/Fri, 13 May 2011 11:26:27 +0200 <p>The team got the Friday feeling early today with dancing right on our doorstep. </p> <p>Just outside the office a film crew were shooting a rather unusual group of dancers - including business men, shop keepers and bikers all showcasing a routine for an advert. Managed to catch a few pics . . .</p> <p><a href="javascript:window.open(" title="photo1"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/765/5567765_e03a7c7931_m.jpeg" alt="photo1"></a> <a href="javascript:window.open(" title="photo"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/750/5567750_cdb2985308_m.jpeg" alt="photo"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/13/its-friday-11143793/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/13/its-friday-11143793/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/11/graham-on-google-11133274/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-05-11:/2011/05/11/graham-on-google-11133274/Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:31 +0200 <p>In honour of Contemporary dance choreographer Martha Graham's 117th Birthday, the Google homepage has created a Graham inspired animation. Created by Ryan Woodward take a look . . . </p> <p><a href="http://www.google.co.uk/">www.google.co.uk</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/11/graham-on-google-11133274/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancemartha-grahamhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/11/graham-on-google-11133274/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/01/the-royal-wedding-dance-11080903/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-04-30:/2011/05/01/the-royal-wedding-dance-11080903/Sun, 01 May 2011 00:17:12 +0200 <p>MOVE IT loves this dance take on the Royal Wedding </p> <p> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/01/the-royal-wedding-dance-11080903/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/05/01/the-royal-wedding-dance-11080903/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/04/11/snap-happy-10984970/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-04-11:/2011/04/11/snap-happy-10984970/Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:01:43 +0200 <p>There are lots of images from throughout MOVE IT 2011 - these are a few of my favourites - check out the MOVE IT 2011 photo gallery for the <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=139">full selection >>> </a></p> <p>If you spotted a dancing star at the show, send your photographs into us at <a href="mailto:marketing@moveitdance.co.uk">marketing@moveitdance.co.uk</a> and they might be included on the website. </p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/flamenco_con_gusto/5491692" title="Flamenco Con Gusto"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/692/5491692_5825ee263c_m.jpeg" alt="Flamenco Con Gusto"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/momentum_dance/5491691" title="Momentum Dance"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/691/5491691_995e4f1e5e_m.jpeg" alt="Momentum Dance"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/warren_and_kristi_boyce/5491689" title="Warren and Kristi Boyce"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/689/5491689_a06cdb5765_m.jpeg" alt="Warren and Kristi Boyce"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/putting_up_the_signs/5491688" title="Putting up the signs"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/688/5491688_2b0b082cdc_m.jpeg" alt="Putting up the signs"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/04/11/snap-happy-10984970/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> move-it-dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/04/11/snap-happy-10984970/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/16/captured-move-it-10837543/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-03-16:/2011/03/16/captured-move-it-10837543/Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:46:12 +0100 <p>So the team are slowly coming back after a few days off and the office is buzzing with all the footage that has been popping up online - to share it with you we have saved everything under our MOVE IT youtube channel - if you have videos from the show add them too! </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/moveitshow">www.youtube.com/user/moveitshow</a></p> <p>The MOVE IT 2011 video is live - particularly loving the sound track . . . <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/video2011">www.moveitdance.co.uk/video2011</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/16/captured-move-it-10837543/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/16/captured-move-it-10837543/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/13/move-it-out-full-force-10815948/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-03-13:/2011/03/13/move-it-out-full-force-10815948/Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:26:50 +0100 <p>Well!! MOVE IT has arrived! It's been fantastic from the Akai, Animaineax and Turbo collaboration to Flawless performing with their hand picked Chase The Dream stage winner and Twist and Pulse rocking the main stage. we're doing it all again tomorrow with Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor, Arlene Phillips and a whole bagful full of dance extravaganza! Pics to follow . . . </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/13/move-it-out-full-force-10815948/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/03/13/move-it-out-full-force-10815948/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/25/make-use-of-the-world-wide-web-10692354/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-02-25:/2011/02/25/make-use-of-the-world-wide-web-10692354/Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:50:49 +0100 <p>Great news! Billy Elliot will be hunting for the next Billy Elliot at MOVE IT 2011! There are auditions for playing both young and older Billy and full details about found <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=20/t=m/goSection=12">here >>></a></p> <p>The internet is a useful way to hear about castings and auditions these days and there are a few sites that are invaluable to dancers looking for work. Here are my picks. . .</p> <p>- Dancers Pro<br> Like it's sister site Casting Call Pro for actors, users can create their own profile and view posted jobs. One benefit is the way you can make your profile visible in google so it's like having your own mini webpage to promote yourself. Find out more at <a href="http://www.uk.dancerspro.com">www.uk.dancerspro.com</a></p> <p>- The Stage Online<br> While budding performers would trawl the backpages of The Stage newspaper they can now find alot of the jobs pages online. Useful as lists jobs for all types of performers, not just dance. Check it out here: <a href="http://www.thestage.co.uk/recruitment">www.thestage.co.uk/recruitment</a></p> <p>- Spotlight<br> The Spotlight directories have long been known as a good place to start when looking for talent. While their website is useful for sourcing the latest auditions, it is also jam packed with careers advice. <a href="http://www.spotlight.com">www.spotlight.com</a></p> <p>- Dance Cast<br> Relatively new is Dance Cast - its been running on facebook for the last 3 years and its soon to launch its own independant website. Run by a dancer, not only does Dance Cast post out castings for paid work, coming from a dancer's understanding it also offers access to information on legal rights for self employed performers, lists of agents, workshops, master classes and events, even accommodation for dancers! For now follow Dance Cast on Facebook Group and look out for the new website:<br> <a href="http://www.dancecastuk.com">www.dancecastuk.com</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/25/make-use-of-the-world-wide-web-10692354/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> move-itdancespotlightdance-castdancers-prothe-stagehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/25/make-use-of-the-world-wide-web-10692354/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/21/busy-busy-busy-10649532/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-02-21:/2011/02/21/busy-busy-busy-10649532/Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:30:23 +0100 <p>With the show just a few weeks away the team is buzzing with activity as things come together. Excitingly, we are firming up a fantastic audition that will take place during MOVE IT to be announced soon - keep checking the website for the latest news! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/21/busy-busy-busy-10649532/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> move-itdancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/21/busy-busy-busy-10649532/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/16/what-the-waack-10605234/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-02-16:/2011/02/16/what-the-waack-10605234/Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:21:42 +0100 <p>There is a new trend emerging in the dance world and this one has caught my eye . . . whether you’re into hip hop, cha cha or ballet, dance trends can infiltrate your own style and make it unique.</p> <p>For many years waacking has lurked out of the limelight of the UK scene. Often lumped in with other funk styles or confused with vogueing, the style is roundly misunderstood and often misspelt! However in the last year and a half, waacking has experienced not so much a rebirth but more an explosion! </p> <p>Over in the USA, the style is more popular and I stumbled across this fun video on youtube of a Waacking Battle in New York:</p> <p>Waacking orginates from the underground disco and gay clubs of the 70s, pioneered by the freestylers party-goers of the time, it is primarily a freestyle dance inspired by the music. The freedom it allows the dancer is perhaps why, in an age of slick choreography and dancers dressed in matching costumes, individuals feel attracted to and liberated by waacking and why it has gained such popularity so quickly.</p> <p>As the style grows here in the UK - groups like <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/action=Exhib/ExhibID=01322">The Waacktitioners</a> are coming through and it seems now is the perfect time to venture out of the dance studio, head for the club and release the inner funky disco freestyler! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/16/what-the-waack-10605234/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> waackingthe-waacktitionersdancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/16/what-the-waack-10605234/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/09/black-swan-10550509/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-02-09:/2011/02/09/black-swan-10550509/Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:50:01 +0100 <p>So I finally got to see Black Swan! Living up to the reviews, right from the beginnning it was intense, as the tale of a ballerina struggling with her sanity unfolded I was on the edge of my seat. It is scary with lots of jumpy moments and a fair bit of gore - I was hiding behind my fingers at times! </p> <p>As for the dancing with the use of clever cut away and partial shots I felt that you only glimpsed the ballet style and allowed them to focus less and use an actress rather than a professional dancer for the lead role. However what this meant was the real beauty of the dancer's movements seemed lost and the althletic force behind ballet was less apparent. </p> <p>Nevertheless the film on all sorts of levels is unforgettable and recommendable to anyone, not just those with an interest in dance. </p> <p>For dancing fans see what the British ballet stars thought of the film's use of ballet, just <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2011/jan/05/black-swan-natalie-portman-tamara-rojo">click here</a>. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/09/black-swan-10550509/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> balletblack-swadancefilmshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/02/09/black-swan-10550509/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/31/cheer-spirit-10479151/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-31:/2011/01/31/cheer-spirit-10479151/Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:40:51 +0100 <p>I managed to find my way into lending a hand at the open auditions for new film Cheerleaders 3D. </p> <p>As I arrived the auditions were in full swing and the room was packed with hopefuls all practicing their dance moves and rehearsing the script. Then each individual went into the audition room for their moment in front of the directors and casting team, including Julie Harkin (Casting Director for Misfits) and Director Tom Harper (Misfits, This is England). </p> <p>Many of the candidates were dancers and actors, some had cheerleading experience and all came ready to impress. There was a variety of outfits, from sporty tracksuits and cheerleading inspired short skirts to balletic leotards and leggings. Doing my best X-Factor presenter impression (just call me Holly Willoughby), I had the task of interviewing candidates before and after their auditions. I wandered around the waiting room filming hopefuls rehearsing and finding out about their experiences. Each had their own style and some signature moves to match. I saw everything from a backflip off the wall, waacking and even Australian dance move the Melbourne shuffle! </p> <p>There was no doubt the room was bursting with talent, the casting team certainly have the tough task of selecting for recalls. To see who made the final cut we will just have to wait for the film’s release in late 2011, fingers crossed my footage makes it into the extras!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/31/cheer-spirit-10479151/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> auditionscheerleadingdancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/31/cheer-spirit-10479151/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/26/rock-out-10436437/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-26:/2011/01/26/rock-out-10436437/Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:50:47 +0100 <p>There are so many dance classes happening all over the UK – for here in London I find <a href="www.londondance.com">londondance.com</a> is good for finding classes, particularly if you’re looking for classes that take place all over London. </p> <p>Keen to try something different I headed for an <a href="www.inkodancers.com">Inko Dancers </a>class at Pineapple in Covent Garden. Their approach sets Contemporary dance to the thrashing sounds of Indie and Rock music. Joining the packed class, a mix of regulars and some first tries; I spotted that Contemporary Rock isn’t just about the dance. There was a sense of style, the usual dance gear had an edge with extra eyeliner, loose hair and even the odd rock band t-shirt. Warm up over, the pace was quick keeping the class on their toes as we dipped and dived to MGMT. The routine felt fluid and quite lyrical; this blended with the pulsing tones of the track to feel strong and dramatic. By the end of the class we were all throwing ourselves in to the moves and channeling the bold attitude that the Inko Dancers are known for. </p> <p>The company are popping up all over at the moment; catch them on the Louie Spence tv programme – 'Showbusiness' currently running weekly on Wednesdays at 9pm. The crew are following the company’s directors as they hold auditions for new dancers. When they are not touring performing at festivals like Glastonbury, they hold regular classes at Pineapple. The company will also be performing a new piece and teaching a few classes at MOVE IT 2011; offering the chance to channel your own inner rock star.</p> <p>Get a feel of what they do with this video. . .</p> <p><a href="www.inkodancers.com">Find out more about Inko Dancers here</a>. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/26/rock-out-10436437/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/26/rock-out-10436437/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/21/open-audition-10407803/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-21:/2011/01/21/open-audition-10407803/Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:05:35 +0100 <p>Cheerleading is always popular at MOVE IT and with the rise of hit TV show ‘Glee’; the style is popping up everywhere. If you’ve got some cheerleading skills and reckon you’ve got what it takes to make it on to the big screen – head to this open audition for new film CHEERLEADERS 3D. . .</p> <p>LOOKING FOR MALE & FEMALE<br> ACTORS, DANCERS, GYMNASTS, CHEERLEADERS…OR PEOPLE THAT CAN DO ALL FOUR! AGED 16-22 (MUST BE OVER 16)</p> <p>CASTING DIRECTOR OF ‘MISFITS’ JULIE HARKIN<br> IS CASTING ‘CHEERLEADERS 3D’</p> <p>A London based, 3D comedy dance film that will hit<br> our screens in late 2011.</p> <p>DIRECTED BY TOM HARPER (MISFITS, THIS IS ENGLAND) AND WRITTEN BY BEN SCHIFFER (SKINS)</p> <p>An American teacher on an exchange programme attempts to bring<br> Cheerleading to a school in Hackney. In their quest to win the UK Cheerleading Championships, these inner London teenagers bring their own unique take to America’s latest export and discover that it can be a celebration of their own glittering identity.</p> <p>IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CHANCE TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT PLEASE ATTEND OUR OPEN AUDITION on SATURDAY 29TH OR SUNDAY 30TH JANUARY BETWEEN 11AM AND 6PM AT: APIARY STUDIOS, 458 HACKNEY ROAD, LONDON E2 9EG</p> <p>You will be asked to read a short scene that you will receive on the day and also to freestyle for 60 to 90 seconds so we can see what you can do. It's not just about technique; we want to see something that really reflects your personality. Please bring some music of your choice – we will have iphone/ipod docks and a CD player. Please also bring a recent photograph.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/21/open-audition-10407803/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancefilmauditioncheerleadinghttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/21/open-audition-10407803/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/19/catch-it-before-it-goes-10396268/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-19:/2011/01/19/catch-it-before-it-goes-10396268/Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:00:30 +0100 <p>There's still time to catch Cirque Du Soleil's show Totem here in London. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. Check out the trailer below, it looks set to be as visually stunning and packed full of entertainment as previous Cirque shows. </p> <p>For Cirque fans the Totem website has a wealth of behind the scenes news with a look at the show's design, costumes and how the show was put together, <a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/show/costumes.aspx">click here for the website</a>. </p> <p>Don't forget to catch Cirque at MOVE IT, there's a unique opportunity to take <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=15">masterclasses</a> with members of the casting team and hear exactly <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=105">what life is like as a Cirque Du Soleil Artist</a>. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/19/catch-it-before-it-goes-10396268/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> totemdancecirque-du-soleilmove-ithttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/19/catch-it-before-it-goes-10396268/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/13/dance-fashionista-10359017/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-13:/2011/01/13/dance-fashionista-10359017/Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:18:01 +0100 <p>The fashion world is constantly changing and I love checking out the latest trends. The real fun is seeing how people make a trend their own and gathering inspiration from that. </p> <p>For all the dancers out there, fashion is intregal to the style, whether on or off stage outfits need to make a statement. Blog, <a href="http://www.dancerstyle.co.uk">dancerstyle</a> blends the world of dance and fashion seamlessly and is packed full of inspiration. I love the images from the Lindy Hop event, like Mike and Marion in picture below. Dances like Lindy Hop has a real sense of style that goes along with it. </p> <p><a href="http://www.dancerstyle.co.uk" title="marion_mike"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/719/5271719_c9091e7dec_s.jpg" alt="marion_mike"></a></p> <p>Over at MOVE IT, dancerstyle have been predicting the latest dance fashion trends for 2011, check out their recommendations <a href="http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=125">here.</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/13/dance-fashionista-10359017/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> dancedancerstylefashionhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/13/dance-fashionista-10359017/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/10/on-pointe-10341120/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-10:/2011/01/10/on-pointe-10341120/Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:40:33 +0100 <p>Ballet is the watch word at the moment, with the forthcoming release of ballet based thriller ‘Black Swan’ everyone seems to be looking at the style in a completely new light. </p> <p>There is lots of ballet commentary on the web with some really exciting behind the scenes news on the ballet world. Here are my picks for favourite ballet blogs, if you’re clued up on the web you can receive RSS updates in to your inbox or follow them on facebook. </p> <p><u>Ballet News</u><br> Ballet News is great for keeping up with the International scene and I love their ‘cupcakes and conversations’ section. They regularly interview Ballet dancers from all over the world offering a fantastic insight in to life in a professional company. The latest one is with Sylvia Deaton, Corps de Ballet, Boston Ballet, check it out <a href="http://balletnews.co.uk/2011/01/07/cupcakes-conversation-with-sylvia-deaton-corps-de-ballet-boston-ballet/">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.balletnews.co.uk">www.balletnews.co.uk</a></p> <p><u>The Ballet Bag</u><br> The Ballet Bag is packed full of useful knowledge about the style. Catering for all levels, there’s a section for the ‘Ballet Newbie’ and ‘Bag of Steps’ which gives you a description of ballet terms. The Ballet Bag bloggers will be joining us on the <a href="http://www.bigdance2012.com">Big Dance</a> Interviews Sofa and presenting the series, Ballet Rocks at MOVE IT, a great chance to hear whats out there on the internet for ballet fans. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.theballetbag.com">www.theballetbag.com</a></p> <p>I also came across an article on the Guardian website on what leading ballerinas thought of Black Swan. It offers an interesting insight in to the world of the dancer versus the world created in the film. To view the article cli<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2011/jan/05/black-swan-natalie-portman-tamara-rojo">ck here</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/10/on-pointe-10341120/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> danceballetblack-swanhttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/10/on-pointe-10341120/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/04/having-been-doing-nothing-but-eat-lovely-food-and-enjoy-10304076/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2011-01-04:/2011/01/04/having-been-doing-nothing-but-eat-lovely-food-and-enjoy-10304076/Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:54:12 +0100 <p>Having been doing nothing but eat lovely food and enjoy Christmas television, I am very much attempting to eat well and get fit this year. I spotted on the <a href="http://www.danceuk.org">Dance UK</a> facebook page as part of their Healthier Dance Programme there are nutrition tips and recipes tailored to being a healthy dancer, the perfect way to kick start 2011! </p> <p>Check out the Dance UK recipe creations <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=479968036371&set=a.83971136371.92633.74671441371">here</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/04/having-been-doing-nothing-but-eat-lovely-food-and-enjoy-10304076/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> fitnessdancehttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2011/01/04/having-been-doing-nothing-but-eat-lovely-food-and-enjoy-10304076/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/22/white-gloves-10233169/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2010-12-21:/2010/12/22/white-gloves-10233169/Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:24:01 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.officialflawlessent.com">Flawless</a> have some incredible moves! Chase The Dream was jam packed with movie inspired themes and everything from Madonna to Michael Jackson, they even managed to squeeze in a little audience participation with some ultra slick white gloves. Having been blown away by the Flawless boys talents, I really look forward to catching them at MOVE IT 2011. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/22/white-gloves-10233169/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> flawlesshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/22/white-gloves-10233169/#commentshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/21/new-year-new-blogger-10230027/tag:georginaharper.blog.co.uk,2010-12-21:/2010/12/21/new-year-new-blogger-10230027/Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:19:37 +0100 <p>The New Year means changes and here at the MOVE IT office we are waving farewell to our fantastic Creative Director Georgina who's off on maternity leave and as her acting replacement you have me, Harriet Capps. As Programme Manager I'll be filling this blog with news and insider gossip on the dance world and especially MOVE IT. </p> <p>Since I am off to see <a href="http://www.officialflawlessent.com">Flawless</a> perform at the <a href="http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/all">Southbank Centre</a> this evening, I'm getting in the mood by glancing through pics from their performance at last year's show, too good. </p> <p><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/752/5219752_64577be0d6_s.jpg" alt="Flawless at MOVE IT 2010"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/723/5219723_86d059291d_s.jpg" alt="Flawless at MOVE IT 2010"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/751/5219751_38473fcc0b_s.jpg" alt="Flawless at MOVE IT 2010"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/21/new-year-new-blogger-10230027/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> move-itflawlesshttp://georginaharper.blog.co.uk/2010/12/21/new-year-new-blogger-10230027/#comments