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More lessons on day 2

Dance day #2 even more lessons learned..

1. Dance at the bottom of the beat. Take the time to fill out the movements..FEEL IT!

2.Just because choreography is slow doesn’t mean you should be lazy

3.Perform with the body, not just the face.

******YOU HAVE LIMBS USE THEM. There was a guy who had great timing and execution. At the end of the piece I realized he had only one arm. If guy with only 1 arm can work so hard and be that good then many of us with two arms are spoiled and don’t realize what we are capable of.

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Jun 2nd, 2011

Dance Discoveries On a Training Trip.

Day 1 experience ::Encinitas/i5/studio 429:: “My dance discoveries”

This is definitely an experience to remember. This is my first “training trip” to SoCAL and so far it’s awesome! All of my dance experience has been from the Southbay area so this is a pretty big culture shock to me. I did however notice some very nice differences between the cultures and began to compare the methods used and the success between the dance teams I know and the experience I was having down here in SOCAL.

Let’s start with this:(things I’ve learned during my class taking experiences)

1. When taking classes everyone is silent and focuses. respect for the craft. Not to waste the time of the other dancers and the choreographers.

2.A team is only as strong as it’s leaders. Those who choose to lead must work at least 3 times as hard as the rest of the people they want to lead towards success.

3.Lead by example. Practice what you preach. Be focused. Support others classes, show love, and don’t be intimidating. Dance is a social thing.

4.Know your routine inside and out. ( Know your counts and/or what you are hitting and what textures to use+ Focus on the FEEL not just the technical aspects)

5.Classes are only an hour.(Better retention). From my understanding from only having class for an hour forces the dancers to seriously focus. Especially if a routine they like or want to use; it’s up to the dancer to get it right not up to the teachers to force them to get it.

6.Focus more on the dancers self discovery of dance instead of forcing similar movements. Getting the dancers to “dance” instead of choreography. I’m not sure how to explain this. When teaching and explaining the choreography it’s important to make sure the dancers know the steps, but also that they understand why the choreographer chose the song and what to keep in mind to embody the idea of the choreographer.

7.Dance is supposed to be fun. Have fun. Smile. Let loose! Class is not the place to hold back your expression on love and joy! Everyone is there for the same reasons. Don’t hold back. The studio is a place of love.

8.It’s not about just one mode of hitting. Chill out. What I noticed from Norcal & Socal choreo is the emphasis. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Everyone focuses on different things they want to represent and embody. I feel Norcal has much more emphasis on the “Stick/HIT” method of choreography and SOCAL has more of a universal “Groove” that they try to embed into each dancer. Like I said emphasis is different, not bad. It’s all art who am I to judge anything as right or wrong, it’s all just different.

9.More emphasis on your own need to become a better dancer for the sake of dancing with your peers. There isn’t a force/need to be a great dancer. In fact, I don’t believe this a thought that many people should put in their heads. If you want to dance then do so. Feel the music and embody it, experience and knowledge will come from all of your practice, don’t focus on where your level stands in comparison to others.

10. Embracing ones individuality while staying within the lines of the group dynamic. Personality is what can make a good dancer great. Learning to show who your are through the “correct” movements is key to developing style while still being apart of the group. It’s a weird balance to be your self while staying apart of the group. I just can’t explain this. It’s awesome!

11.Create a culture with no pressure to perform well, this is the dancers own responsibility. In reality it’s no one’s responsibility for you to improve but your own. You Need to “want it” to obtain it. There is no select group, just split groups. In those groups it’s up to you to try your best. NO one is there to force you to do well.

12.Mistakes are always welcome. One cannot grow as a dancer without making mistakes. It’s like learning to walk. Don’t fret if you don’t get it the first time, eventually you’ll get it. If you do make mistakes embrace it, more likely than not there are others having the same difficulties as you. Your not alone in this. Ask questions and focus. It’s cool make the mistakes, but learn from them. Don’t just keep quiet and make the same mistakes. Grow from those mistakes.

Any ways this is all just my opinions. I don’t know if I’m right or wrong, but this is just what I took away from my experience.

I’m curious to hear anyone else take on the differences and similarities they noticed, or any thing in general.

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Jun 1st, 2011

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Some nights it was easier to set the table for four than to face her total, utter solitude.

(Photo: Matthew Monteith; Dwell)

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May 16th, 2011

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May 4th, 2011

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Apr 18th, 2011

Love yourself.<3 “Till the world ends”-Jimmy Wong (cover)

I see too many people out their concerned with how great others are or concerned about the things they want and don’t have. We all beat ourselves up over it in hindsight. “if i could have only…Blah Blah Blah..” It’s true. We all go through it. We see the success of others and we feel even lower than we originally started. Love yourself.

Love Yourself for who you are and what you are capable of. It’s okay to want things, to be better at things, to have goals. Don’t put yourself into “situations where people say belong in the back or else you’ll start to believe it.” Have more self respect. If you want something work for it. “Nothing is ever given to us”, the most successful people out there work at their craft, perfect it, and now are enjoying the fruits of their labors.

I say this as a general thing although my intent was yet another “dance post”. I think everyone can apply this. Girls stop being whores and have more self confidence. On the real guys don’t want it if it’s that easy. Guys can’t get a girlfriend? Stop being shy and show your awesome personality. Whom ever your going after will appreciate it. If they don’t like you their not worth your time of day. Kids just be who you are. Stop trying to be “cool”, “cool-ness” comes from the people who are the happiest with themselves and are comfortable with who they are.

What I’m really trying to say I love yourself and Ultimately respect yourself. Once you can do that you’ll grow as a person at lighting speed. Life gets better! <3 it maybe a tough mindset to put yourself in but really try. We all have days when we say FUCK IT! That’s fine. Just remember not to stay that way for too long.

Once you love yourself, respect what you do, and proceed whole heartedly.. you can only succeed.

*song title has nothing to do with this post. It’s what I was listening to while I was writing. =)

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Apr 8th, 2011

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Flow Fanatics CrewAndre Kim Pham & St. Jude’s Hospital Presents:
Rise to DanceMay 14, 20112pm-8pm
Seven Trees Community Center3590 Cas Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
5vs5 bboy battles ($500 prize)
1vs1 all-styles ($100 prize)

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Apr 8th, 2011

You be Killin Em - Fabulous

This morning I woke up wanting to “do work”. I love this feeling. I got out of bed, got dressed, and headed out for Starbucks to do some homework. I spent a good 4 hours working on my reading/notes/paper due at the end of spring break. Right before my Ipod died I felt inspired to choreograph again.

To be honest I’m a little scared. (Dance-wise) I hope I haven’t fallen off too far. I love this hungry feeling I have for life right now. I want to get everything done ASAP. ( I know it’s not possible, but I’ll still try). If i want to dance I need to get my academics done first. WOW, this kind of sucks but it will all pay off in the future I hope. I suck at balancing the things I need to do; however, I’ll keep pushing.

For a while I had this feeling of “Extreme Burn-out”. IT wasn’t fun. Even the activities I loved to do were no longer fun. I was not motivated. Maybe this is my turn around? Let’s see how long this lasts. I get these bursts of fresh air, and as quickly as I get them, they leave. I hope this sticks around through out the summer. (Think Positive!)

I need to stay hungry, humble, and keep working. I have so many ideas and things I would like to address once “I’m back”. But for now I’ll keep everything to myself. I’m not directly involved right now so I really have no say in anything right now. When I do come back I hope I become a more confident person. Usually, I keep things to myself because I feel that I’m usually talked over, ignored, or come across the wrong way. Maybe by then I’ll have my shit together and can find away to get my messages across with out hitting any of those points. (That’s enough of that).

I need to focus on my and how I can be better. I shouldn’t be worrying about how to improve other things right now. Priority number 1 for me right now are my grades. I need to own this semester. I hate commuting so far, but right now I have no choice.

** I have some big dreams right now, but I need to take the baby steps and make the connections I need to get there. (you’ll find out when it happens [= ……)

How I feel about life right now:

It’s definitely better than it once was. I no longer have an evil step-father, mom and I speak to each other now, (however i try and keep it short or we WILL argue) and I some how aquired yet another pet mouse. LOL. We named him Aladdin for various reasons. Also our other mouse ‘toullie is a cute little OBESE fur ball HAHAHA. (poor thing) she’s lazy and doesn’t use her wheel. -_- *sigh.

For later today:

-Finish reading notes part 2

-work on case study

- clean the house (somehow it’s always messy)

-**remember to EAT!

-surprise**????? maybe..I’ll think about it

- Gym time/workout/”flow fanatix practice?”

-Mean girls (want to watch)

Favorite song “7 weeks”-gym class heroes

..”I’m putting miles on my body, bout due for a tune up and this gas station food ain’t really helping but…
I’m loving every minute, every road sign’s a reminder of exactly why we did it to begin with”

back to work.. =]

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Mar 30th, 2011

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Mar 28th, 2011

I need to stop…

I need to stop caring about unnecessary things. Let’s cut the “fat” from life. I’m always so stressed about school, getting to school, and my car breaking down on me. LOL

I need to stop trippin over whether or not I did or didn’t do something. Somewhere during this year I forgot how much I wanted to enjoy life again. I’m feeling pretty motivated.

“just let it go……(fade)…”

Let’s drop all the negative thoughts that come across out minds:

-I’m too fat

-I’m not good enough

-i wish I could be better

-nothing motivated me

-I’m such a fail

-I can’t finish everything in time

Okay people remember…WE ARE ALL HUMAN. God didn’t make us perfect for a reason. Stop worrying over these things. If you want to change then change it’s up to you and how much effort. (for most things.. You can’t force yourself to grow taller unless you go through that lengthening process where they break your legs…but that’s not the point). We can all sit and complain about what we lack, but it’s up to us to make it happen. I feel that it’s a conscious choice we make to change. I remember making this choice last year and things started to go my way. There is no reason things can’t be better for me or anyone else! =)

Most times it’s not easy and we have to work hard to get where we want to be…but YOU CAN DO IT!

some other random things:

-Some people seriously bug.. (just saying) to those people “get yo shit straight”

-TO someone else who will probably read this “I miss you! even though I see you often?”

-To friend who is very far away “Boo Boo! thanks for reminding me to post! tell the fam down there I miss them”

- To my brothers (I have many you all know who you are).. “Let’s make shit happen!”

Okay off to dinner with the broskeetz! =)

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Mar 25th, 2011