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http://www.indigovision.com/tattoo
You can watch The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo here live at 9pm (GMT). Highland dancers are 15-20 minutes in and then appear again in the finale. The whole show lasts around 90 minutes and believe me, it's amazing this year!
Not sure how the link will work outside uk/europe but for anyone here it's well worth a watch.
sorry for the twitter absence tumblr, been very busy with dance commitments recently!
Trying post as much as I can in the little free time I have. Reblogged the highland dancer questions, if you all would like to leave some I'll do a mass haul of them when I get on again :)
Hope you're all still leaping high and pointing those toes! x
These young lassies study for years perfecting the art of levitation…
1. How old were you when you started Highland?
2. Do you do any other styles?
3. Competitive or recreational dancer?
4. What’s the biggest competition you’ve ever won?
5. Primary, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate or Premier? Premier A or B?
6. What colour/ tartan is your kilt?
7. What...
Highland Ceilidh Dancers @ Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2013.
Highland Ceilidh dancers at the 2013 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Hey highland dancers of tumblr!!
any ideas for choreography music? unfortunately it cant have lyrics but still has to be of celtic origin! message me or comment if you have any suggestions or preferences :)
Ok I’ll take a look at them! Thanks so much :)
There's a piece called 'Wolfstone' Not sure who it's by but youtube it and you should fine it :)
Tip of the day!
Tendinitis of the arch.
I've seen lots of posts on here about people with pain in their arch while dancing that they are unsure of. Experience in the dancing world would suggest that this is cause my tendinitis. (of course it won't always be!)
If you are experiencing a pin prick sort of feeling in the underside of your foot chances are your tendons have flared up! This is an over-use injury so don't worry it's not too serious! Unless you just ignore it...
The first port of call should be to take ibuprofen(anti-inflammatory) and ice it. This will reduce swelling and take away the vast amount of pain. Another good method is for during and after dancing you should massage your foot by rubbing your thumbs from your heels to your toes. Using a massage balm such as Arnica Oil will help greatly! If pain begins during dancing you want to use something such as golf ball to roll around the underside of your foot as this should ease the swelling. If you don't have a golf ball handy, a deodorant/hairspray tin will do. My physio recommended carrying a golf ball in dance bags just in case (it's a life saver!) Lastly, don't wear flat shoes! My dance teacher HATES when we wear converse/vans because if how flat they are. There is no support for your arch. Dance trainers are wonderful for this as are running trainers. If, like us, you love your cons and vans get insoles from the pharmacy.
And remember, if it persists, see the physio!
Happy dancing x
World Champion Fling @ Cowal Highland Gathering.
Who's all pumped for COWAL?!
world swords; Gemma Baillie, Ross Armour & Chantal Watt.
different kinds of dance sore
Ballet sore: butt, back, feet
Hip hop sore: neck, quads, arms
Jazz sore: quads, abs, arms
Highland sore: calves, arms, quads
My summer conditioning plan for highland!! Mondays: Technique Tuesdays: Theory Wednesdays: Rest Day (I have jazz classes) Thursdays: Legs Fridays: Abs and Core Saturday: Arms Sunday: Cardio (I’m going to work myself up to running during long steps of all highland dances and exams dances, because championship steps are long, and I don’t want to be dying at the End of the reel with long steps)
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Dance Asks
1. What types of dance do you currently do?
2. What types of dance have you done?
3. What is your favorite dance style?
4. Least favorite dance style?
5. Favorite dance TV show?
6. Favorite dance movie?
7. Favorite dancer(s)?
8. Favorite Ballet?
9. Dream role(s)?
10. Ever performed in a dance show?
11. Ever performed in a ballet?
12. Ever auditioned for something?
13. Ever been to a summer intensive?
14. Ever competed?
15. An embarrassing dance moment?
16. Most embarrassing dance you've ever performed?
17. Favorite dance that you've performed?
18. Favorite dance costume that you've ever worn?
19. Least favorite dance costume?
20. In your opinion, what was the best performance you ever did?
21. Worst performance you ever did?
22. How long have you been dancing?
23. Do you want/have some kind of dance career?
24. Favorite dance trick that you can do?
25. Favorite dance step?
26. What role(s) have you played, if any?
27. Ever performed a solo, duo, or trio?
28. Favorite dance brand?
29. Favorite place to buy dance supplies?
30. Favorite brand of dance shoes?
31. Best dance experience you have had so far?
32. Best backstage memory?
33. Ever been in a fight with a teacher?
34. Ever been in a fight with a fellow dancer?
35. Ever somehow ruined a dance costume?
36. Ever had a dance injury?
37. Ever had to take a dance break?
38. Do you have any pre-performance routines?
39. How do you warm up/prepare for class?
40. How do you usually do your stage makeup?
41. Ever been on any kind of dance team?
42. Ever gotten really stressed out over a performance?
43. Have you ever done a partnering dance?
44. Ever been told that you should quit dance?
45. Most dance numbers you have performed in one show?
46. Ever been best friends with someone in your studio?
47. Ever hated someone in your studio?
48. Ever had a crush on someone in your studio?
49. Three random facts about your dance studio?
50. Favorite dance company?
51. Do you want to be a professional dancer?
52. What are your weaknesses?
53. What are your strengths?
54. Do you think you're good at acting and getting into character?
55. Have you ever danced in a musical?
56. Favorite dance quote?
57. A dancer you look up to?
58. What inspires you?
59. Ever read any dance novels?
60. What are your favorite stretches?
61. Ever fallen, forgotten choreography, or messed up in some other way onstage?
62. Ever been so upset that you cried after a performance?
63. Ever cried, puked, or passed out in class?
64. Ever gone to class while sick?
65. Ever had to perform while sick or injured?
66. How many hours a week do you dance?
67. Favorite thing about dance?
68. Least favorite thing about dance?
69. Ever seen a live show that you were not in?
70. Have you ever had to change dance studios?
71. How many different studios/schools/companies have you danced with?
72. How do you usually pass time backstage when you're not dancing?
73. Favorite version of The Nutcracker?
74. Have you ever had to wear really embarrassing dance makeup?
75. Have you ever taught a dance class?
76. Ever met a professional dancer?
77. Thought about quitting dance?
78. Been jealous of another dancer?
79. Do you practice at home?
80. What do you usually wear to class?
81. Do you ever receive flowers after a performance?
82. Who do you usually invite to see you perform?
83. What kind of hair supplies do you use?
84. Do you have earrings that you use specifically for performances?
85. Do you wear makeup to class/rehearsal?
86. Do you prefer footed, convertible, or footless tights?
87. Favorite leotard?
88. Do you have a lucky item that you bring with you backstage to shows?
89. Do you keep a dance journal?
90. Do you like to choreograph your own dances?
91. Favorite dance class?
92. Favorite variation?
93. Ever had to dance with a prop?
94. Ever danced in a talent show?
95. Top 5 favorite dances you've ever done?
96. Do you have any scars from dance?
97. Do you take dance seriously or is just for fun?
98. If you could suddenly be able to do any trick, stunt, turn, jump, or dance move without working for it what would you choose?
99. Does your studio have levels?
100. Ever been in a dance photo shoot?
