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"Dance; the hidden language of the soul."
Original Soul Train Dancer Adolfo 'Shabba Doo' Quniones passes away at 65
Adolfo Gutierrez Quiñones, AKA Adolfo Gordon Quiñones was born on May 11, 1955, and died on December 30, 2020, at his home. His professional name was Shabba Doo, and he was an American of Peurto Rican and African descent. If the names don't ring a bell his face should be familiar because of his success in various factions of the entertainment industry. Shabba was a dancer, choreographer, as well as an actor. Quiñones is perhaps best known for his role as Orlando "Ozone" in the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin' and the sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Beat
LET'S DANCE: BALLET
Hello Beautiful People, I hope you’re all thriving!! Do you love to dance? I sure do! I’ve always had a thing for dance for as long as I can remember. Whether its taking a dance class, dancing at church or binging on dance videos and TV Shows, I have grown to appreciate different styles of dance and I wan to share this love and passion with all of you. Therefore,I’m going to kick start this year’s blog with a ‘lets dance’ series. This series will take a look at all the popular dance styles by diving into their history, their evolution, the cultural and social issues involved etc. I will be starting this series with ballet at it is known as the ‘ foundation of all dance styles’. and it was one of my many loves growing up. Now, Ladies and Gentlemen…I introduce to you….”LET’S DANCE!!!”
By Chantal Cleland4 years ago in Beat
SOUL CENTRAL DELIVER NEW DISCO, HOUSE & GOSPEL HIT
Not ones to rest on their laurels, the UK production duo Soul Central continue to forge forward with an stream of fresh new music. Teaming up with gospel talent Jennifer Wallace and West Loop Chicago on the instant classic “Work It Out (People)” here they have delivered a surefire house anthem, which aptly sits alongside stellar versions of Soho’s timeless tune “Hot Music” and jazz-fusion pioneers Weather Report’s “Teen Town”. CoOp affiliate EVM128 is on the remixing duties as his broken beat take on the soulful “Work It Out (People)” blazes through.
By Mike Media4 years ago in Beat
Lets Dance
Whether you are studying the history of an artistic discipline or preparing for a formal dance competition, such as an audition to join a dance group, you should know at least a little bit about the origins and development of dance. In addition to the benefits of studying dancers, including dance history can enrich your personal culture and give you a better understanding of the development and genre of dance.
By Something Complicated4 years ago in Beat
Go To Music
At my age (sixty-six,) my body needs some persuading. But, to be honest, it's always needed a nudge when it comes to housework and all the other mundane tasks I deplore. But those jobs must be done, right? So, I turn to music. Music takes me back to a time when my old limbs moved better and faster. The rhythm of some of my favorites trick these old bones into doing something besides clicking. With music, even long road trips make the odometer go by faster. Music is a strong motivator and a very positive coach for the not so inclined, like me. Can you relate?
By Shirley Belk4 years ago in Beat
What Body Part do You Listen With?
Mind or Body As a writer who uses music and dance in her stories, I’m always studying, analyzing, and exploring the best way to capture the essence and metaphysical connection we have to music and dance. I’ve also ran into too many dance/music snobs who value melody/composition over beat/rhythm, intellectual listening over visceral feel. One is not superior to the other, and both satisfy different needs. It may be that because we value intellect when decision-making and dare I say voting, we want to apply this to music, too? But I want to make a case for understanding and recognizing the value of balance. I’m sick of division and yeah, maybe I think everyone should add a little dance in their life.
By Tam Francis4 years ago in Beat
Merengue Tipico; In My Heart and Blood
Every Dominican knows there is nothing better than dancing. And what is dancing without music? The Dominican Republic, mi tierra. My birthplace. The land that birthed merengue and other beautiful things like Bachata, mangu, sancocho, and of course - my favorite - my entire family.
By Jay Cordero4 years ago in Beat
Dancing the Shim Sham
Hello, Swing Dance Club If you were a part of the Swing Dance Club at St. Olaf College, your greatest duty was to insist that anyone you met who wasn’t in the club absolutely without a doubt HAD to come and try swing dancing. It wasn’t a written rule, it wasn’t an oral contract, the organizers didn’t even tell you to do it; you just did it. Because swing dancing was just that SUPER DUPER AWESOME AND AMAZING.
By Olivia Beech4 years ago in Beat