There is an element in many activities called etiquette. In dance this exists also, of course in something like street or hip-hop dance classes it's much more relaxed but there are still things that you shouldn't do in dance classes.
So here is a list of dance etiquette or things not to do in dance classes. I admit it, I've broken many rules in the past and think many of them are pointless. So here's my personal list and they all have justifications, mainly to help you with your dancing:
1. Treat your dance teacher as a source of information. Sometimes people will go away from a dance class and say bad things about the teacher just because they didn't enjoy the class. Remember one person's lemon is another's lime.
2. Don't walk out of a dance class. Sometimes people will have a genuine reason because they have to leave early for an appointment or audition. But other than this it's respectful to stay in a dance class till the end. If it's really too hard for your level, have a word with the teacher.
3. Pay the teacher for the dance class. Unless you're on a course or classes are pre-paid don't leave a dance class without paying the teacher. They have to make a living as well!
4. When the dance teacher is talking, class participants are listening. If you've been listening for more than 30 minutes, a yawn is permitted, more than 1 hour and 2 yawns are permitted. Unless the fast talker invented the dance style.
5. Don't eat while you're dancing. Chewing gum is fine by me, but some teachers might not like it.
6. Be an active participant. Don't think that you can just sit out and don't need to practise, practise makes perfect.
7. If you're a good dancer, remember how hard it was to begin with and don't laugh at newcomers or who aren't as good. If they're your friends, of course you can but they'll probably bite you when they find out you can't tie your shoelaces or know how to read a map!
8. Don't turn up to dance classes blissed out or high on any substances like mushrooms.
9. Don't turn up searching for new customers for your latest business product or recruits for your life-changing cult.
10. Don't tell everyone in the dance class how great you are and tell them you're a much better dancer than them. Unless you want a ballet shoe in your face.
About the Author
Kevin Shwe runs the Hip Dance Moves street locking dance classes in London. Teaching students funky moves that are ideal for all settings, in just weeks he can transform a complete non-dancer into a confident dancer with the funkiest demeanour. Check his website www.hipdancemoves.com for more details.
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Sunday, 17 August 2008
THE NEW LEGEND MELVIN WILLIAMS by Jacqueline Amos
Melvin "Guitar" Williams a native of Brooklyn is the newest attraction amongst blues musicians in New York City area along with his band the "The Brooklyn Players". Melvin and his band have traveled around leaving no unsatisfied audience, always receiving standing ovations and the crowd at the end of every show walking out the door singing his songs. His newest CD titled "Landlord Knocking" is truly an inspirational accomplishment.
Melvin Williams; the B.B. King, the Mighty Joe Young, Eddie Bodyd, Juke Boy Bonner, Big Joe Williams, JD Short, all in one "Melvin Williams" have made his mark; the blues masters live within. Melvin Williams the greatest Blues Singers and Guitar player who ever walked on stage. What is blues? It's that down home feeling; that will make a blind man see; that's right Melvin Williams; the best guitar players in New York City. I recall Melvin at a gig; A Club Call the Tar Hill Lounge. The name of the song is call Pam; The Landlord Knocking. Many try to sing the blues, but when it comes to Melvin Williams, believe me the man will take you back to the country; and before you know it; you will be taking off your shoes, and begging for the next drink. Somebody help me please. The man was down on his knees picking the threads to his guitar; lord he never missed a beat; I have did a few gigs with Mr. Melvin Williams, and believe me I have not herd are met; one blues singer that can top him.
Some of Melvin's greatest "My Mama's Baby, " Playing My Self", If I Dye Tomorrow, 60 Minute Man, " Where My Baby Lay. That is one of the best blues cd I've heard in a long time. This young man and his band are definitely on the right track towards receiving a blues Grammy Award. Watch out for the name Melvin "Guitar" Williams in stores and upcoming performance. I definitely will. This is a must have CD. I give it two thumbs up and one snap. This CD is an inspiration to upcoming blues musicians and definitely reflects the rhythm and blues musicians of yesteryear. Some of the music is up-tempo and great for a party atmosphere. If you purchase this CD you won't be sorry. You will be entertained as well as influenced to listen to more.
About the Author
When I think about the blues the ninety century, often think about the struggle of black power, and the banners upon there arms, and the corners of seventh avenue, and the juke joints and t he night in Harlem, and the blues serenest, but yet I think about the blow your horn, and the dizzy Gillespie who played the southern songs. A symposium on poetry, and jazz that featured the greasy hair, the pen stripe suits, and lady sings the blues, down on
Melvin Williams; the B.B. King, the Mighty Joe Young, Eddie Bodyd, Juke Boy Bonner, Big Joe Williams, JD Short, all in one "Melvin Williams" have made his mark; the blues masters live within. Melvin Williams the greatest Blues Singers and Guitar player who ever walked on stage. What is blues? It's that down home feeling; that will make a blind man see; that's right Melvin Williams; the best guitar players in New York City. I recall Melvin at a gig; A Club Call the Tar Hill Lounge. The name of the song is call Pam; The Landlord Knocking. Many try to sing the blues, but when it comes to Melvin Williams, believe me the man will take you back to the country; and before you know it; you will be taking off your shoes, and begging for the next drink. Somebody help me please. The man was down on his knees picking the threads to his guitar; lord he never missed a beat; I have did a few gigs with Mr. Melvin Williams, and believe me I have not herd are met; one blues singer that can top him.
Some of Melvin's greatest "My Mama's Baby, " Playing My Self", If I Dye Tomorrow, 60 Minute Man, " Where My Baby Lay. That is one of the best blues cd I've heard in a long time. This young man and his band are definitely on the right track towards receiving a blues Grammy Award. Watch out for the name Melvin "Guitar" Williams in stores and upcoming performance. I definitely will. This is a must have CD. I give it two thumbs up and one snap. This CD is an inspiration to upcoming blues musicians and definitely reflects the rhythm and blues musicians of yesteryear. Some of the music is up-tempo and great for a party atmosphere. If you purchase this CD you won't be sorry. You will be entertained as well as influenced to listen to more.
About the Author
When I think about the blues the ninety century, often think about the struggle of black power, and the banners upon there arms, and the corners of seventh avenue, and the juke joints and t he night in Harlem, and the blues serenest, but yet I think about the blow your horn, and the dizzy Gillespie who played the southern songs. A symposium on poetry, and jazz that featured the greasy hair, the pen stripe suits, and lady sings the blues, down on
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
A Woman Called Madonna by Juliet Monkish
Born Madonna Louise Ciccone in Bay City, Michigan, USA, Madonna has been the most successful female recording artist for the last three decades. She is also a well known Hollywood actress.
Madonna enrolled in ballet classes and was conferred a dance scholarship from the University of Michigan during her growing years.
She dropped out at the end of her sophomore year and she left for New York to pursue dancing in the year 1977.
She worked at Dunkin’ Donuts and also worked as a nude model for students to meet her expenses. Madonna formed a band with her former boyfriend in the year 1980 and her demo recording was brought to Sire Records’ attention.
Her debut album was ‘Madonna’. Needless to say, this album became a stupendous hit and was rated number 8 on the Billboard 100.
Her next album, LIKE A VIRGIN, became her first number one hit song and Madonna became an international icon.
With regards to her dressing styles, teenage girls all over the place were trying to copy Madonna.
In the year 1985, Madonna tried her stint in acting in Hollywood. Although she had a brief appearance in Vision Quest, Madonna got a full fledged role in Desperately Seeking Susan where she plays the title role of Susan.
Playboy and Penthouse magazines published nude black and white photos of Madonna that she had taken in the seventies. Even though Madonna was pretty upset about this, there was nothing that she could do to stop the magazines from being released. Some years later, Madonna released the controversial book SEX which had nude pictures of her in sexually compromising positions with men.
Madonna went on a world tour known as Blonde Ambition World Tour, in the year 1990, which had performances of Like A Virgin. Her body was stroked gently by two male dancers in the tour to simulate masturbation. Needless to say, the tour was a great success.
Madonna met filmmaker and her future husband, Guy Ritchie in the year 1999. She gave birth to their first child in the year 2000. She named her son, Rocco. Madonna also has a daughter, Lourdes, from a previous relationship. Her husband, Guy Ritchie is the stepfather of Madonna’s daughter. She also adopted a child of Malawian descent when she made a trip to his native place. Guy Ritchie and Madonna have homes in London, New York, Los Angeles and a country retreat, Ashcombe House in Wiltshire.
Today, Madonna resides with her husband and her three children in England. She still writes music and spends a great deal of time studying her hobby, the Kabbalah, which she says that it takes a lot of time and energy.
About the Author
Juliet Monkish is a celeb fan who loves getting all the dirt on female celebrities. For more information on the Madonna biography and other Celebrity females, visit Chickipedia.
Madonna enrolled in ballet classes and was conferred a dance scholarship from the University of Michigan during her growing years.
She dropped out at the end of her sophomore year and she left for New York to pursue dancing in the year 1977.
She worked at Dunkin’ Donuts and also worked as a nude model for students to meet her expenses. Madonna formed a band with her former boyfriend in the year 1980 and her demo recording was brought to Sire Records’ attention.
Her debut album was ‘Madonna’. Needless to say, this album became a stupendous hit and was rated number 8 on the Billboard 100.
Her next album, LIKE A VIRGIN, became her first number one hit song and Madonna became an international icon.
With regards to her dressing styles, teenage girls all over the place were trying to copy Madonna.
In the year 1985, Madonna tried her stint in acting in Hollywood. Although she had a brief appearance in Vision Quest, Madonna got a full fledged role in Desperately Seeking Susan where she plays the title role of Susan.
Playboy and Penthouse magazines published nude black and white photos of Madonna that she had taken in the seventies. Even though Madonna was pretty upset about this, there was nothing that she could do to stop the magazines from being released. Some years later, Madonna released the controversial book SEX which had nude pictures of her in sexually compromising positions with men.
Madonna went on a world tour known as Blonde Ambition World Tour, in the year 1990, which had performances of Like A Virgin. Her body was stroked gently by two male dancers in the tour to simulate masturbation. Needless to say, the tour was a great success.
Madonna met filmmaker and her future husband, Guy Ritchie in the year 1999. She gave birth to their first child in the year 2000. She named her son, Rocco. Madonna also has a daughter, Lourdes, from a previous relationship. Her husband, Guy Ritchie is the stepfather of Madonna’s daughter. She also adopted a child of Malawian descent when she made a trip to his native place. Guy Ritchie and Madonna have homes in London, New York, Los Angeles and a country retreat, Ashcombe House in Wiltshire.
Today, Madonna resides with her husband and her three children in England. She still writes music and spends a great deal of time studying her hobby, the Kabbalah, which she says that it takes a lot of time and energy.
About the Author
Juliet Monkish is a celeb fan who loves getting all the dirt on female celebrities. For more information on the Madonna biography and other Celebrity females, visit Chickipedia.
Monday, 4 August 2008
22 Tips to Obtain Better Sound in a High End Audio System - PART III by NonameHifi Ozhan Atalay
17. PS Audio Power Plant; Principally I avoid giving specific brands in my non commercial web site. But PS Audio Power Plant is such a special product that similar components do not comparable with. It is a kind of power regenerator powered by electricity. P300 actually regenerates new AC for the audio gear. This regenerated AC is of much better quality than filtered AC because of the stabile voltage and near perfect AC waveform. It also removes 70 dB of EMI and RFI noise from the AC line!
Not all friends are agreed with me but according to me, it is very special equipment that lifts up the entire system to a higher level.
What would you expect from it is much relaxed sound, more layered deep and wide soundstage, crystalline treble and more inner details. Improvements are immediately apparent. Take care to use with power hungry amplifiers. (I am not sure about this currently Note: 2005)
18. CD Surface Treatments; There is several kinds of CD surface treatments in the market. They shine the surface of CD, thus laser picks up more information. What can be expected from a surface treatment is the high frequencies are cleaner and more extended. The easiest and the cheapest method of CD surface treatment is the one that used by pipe lovers .That is the human oil on the skin of face.
I apologize for that ugly tweak but our systems are personal and private anyway don't they. Human oil has the perfect thin viscosity and can be absorbed by CD surface very easily and effectively. Listen your CD first, smear the CD throughout your forehead and spread the oil with your finger and listen it again.
Don't forget to spread the oil by your finger every time prior to listen that CD.
19. Objective of the Third Dimension ; The objective of a stereo system is to achieve 3.rd dimension via two channels. All the hi-end or hi-fi equipments have own character, timbre and tonality. For instance a titanium tweeter will have different tonality then a silk dome tweeter. Two different brands of loudspeakers will have different tonalities as if they use the same drive units. The tonality of high end equipment mostly depends on the listening preferences of the designer. We will most probably not like if hear different tonalities from our own equipments even though the other system sounds much better. This case is so often faced; most of the audiophiles don't like the sound of somebody else's system despite it is a better system. This case is also evident when buying or testing new equipment at homes. We sometimes test better equipment at home but feel something is still missing compared to our own equipment.
I remember very well, when Sony introduced the first 20 Bits CD player, most of the people found the sound harsh, edgy and coloured. People used to listen dark sounding CD players up to that time and hearing more inner details disturbed them.
I also remember very well that when I modified my old B&W 801 Matrix II monitor speakers and cancelled their protection units, the new sound had disturbed me a lot. I was such unhappy by the new sound and could not have listened at my system for several days. At that time, the manufacturer expressed that "the protection units were needed due to the speakers were designed mainly for recording studios". They also told to me that the new sound must be clearly better due to the crossover resistance that affects especially the lower mid and upper bass was lowered fairly. After several days of listening them, the sound became better and better. Eventually the sound was surprisingly perfect after few weeks. Actually the sound was the same but perception was changing. (My brain reference was changing)
If this is the often case, how do we distinguish the better unit by listening! There are several ways of it but for me the main method is third dimension capability. This is not the only case for sure but generally speaking, if two units are compared, the better one is the one delivers bigger soundstage, more dept and more height.
This is also the theory of Peter Quodrup from Audio Note UK and I am hundred percent agreed with him. The distortion of an electronic device is does not effect the tonality of the equipment but mainly effects the inner details. Soundstage dept and height are such hidden factors in inner details that they will be affected first. If the unit provide lower distortion, more precise soundstage, especially more dept will be provided.
20. The Least Powerful Ring of a Chain; Hi-Fi is a kind of chain. Strength of a chain depends on the least powerful ring. Assume a water hose consists of variety of wideness. Derived water capacity will be in accordance with the thinner part.
A system should consist of similar level of equipments. If you add the best CD transport to a standard level of system, there will be some changes but not as expected. Also a poor digital cable will compress the entire sound quality of a very good system.
A long term plan should be prepared before setting up a system and the pieces should be purchased in time. Hurried purchases may come as replacement expense within one or two years.
21. Don't Immediately Judge a Unit, Give a Chance; Every system can sound well in time. System synergy is a kind of time dependent factor that sometimes takes months, even years. Sometimes we make quick decisions and quick prejudices for good products and immediately make unfair observations. According to me, the main element of the hi-end chain is the loudspeaker. If tonality and characteristics of the speaker is generally fine, or if the overall tonality of the entire system is generally fine, the system can be carried up for several further steps by playing with cables, tweaks, locations, tubes etc.
22. Critical Adjustments Should be Done by Listening Symphonic Music or Chorus Music; Once we decided about the main components of our system, we play with cables, tubes, tweaks and other accessories till finding the desired tonality. Adjusting the tonal balance of a system by listening single instruments or jazz trios may mislead us.
Upper mid and the treble bands of a sound is easily disappeared if somebody is far away from the original signal. This is the case, if we listen at a live concert or listen at a hi-end system. If this is the case, such instruments like saxophone, guitar, violin, even a human voice are darker and distant if we listen at a very good live record. Whenever we increase mid/treble band of the system by tweaks, such instruments became more open, detailed and dynamic. But one thing should be in mind that we may add a subtle amount of coloration to sound unconsciously. If a system is trimmed by listening small trios or single instruments, singe voices, this risk is really big. Such a system may not play a classical music performed by a big orchestra. If such symphonic music is listened, the system may reveal harshness and brightness.
It is often said that somebody's system plays well in classics but sounds quite dark in jazz, or somebody else's system is quite revealing in jazz but very bright and glazing at classical music. I believe this is the main reason of those phenomena
END
Hi-End is such a passion that so many opportunist firms and persons are added every year in spite hi-end community is not growing enough. Prices are multiplied by 3, 5, 10s every year. Every producer pretends to be one of the best in the world or at least within particular price level. Manufacturers issue review reports prepared by some ones!
No testing equipments in today's technology can prove that their claims are correct or no testing equipments can invalidate that their claims are wrong. In no way equipment can compare two units each other and prove that one is better sounding then the other. Pretended best in the world equipments/cables often suck in blind testing. If this is the case, it is easy to claim to be the best in the world due to nobody can prove the opposite.
The price of valuable equipment can fall down to 1/3 of the purchasing price within few years by the additions of MK-II's, MK-III's, Special Editions, and Signature Versions
While the best speaker in the world was sold by 7.000 ? Twenty years ago, the best speaker nowadays is more then 200.000? A poor line stage which is used to lower the volume is sold out by 40.000.?
Hi-End technology does not grow up for years. Most of the hi-end producers are very small family entrepreneurs that targeting very rich few niche people. They don't have proper research and development laboratories. Design and esthetical properties are the priorities.
I have the strong impression that Hi-End is digging its own grave with that pricing policy. We will see what will happen to hi-end after 30 years.
It is a deep less hole. My humble recommendations for the just starters is that go with second hand market products and go by reasonable priced equipments to minimize the losses of years. Never look for the perfect sound which is not exist in any money. Keep in mind that a 300.000? Worth amplifier may be % 2-3 better then a 5.000? Worth of his small brother.
Best regards with lots of music..
About the Author
Ozhan Atalay President http://www.nonamehifi.com
Not all friends are agreed with me but according to me, it is very special equipment that lifts up the entire system to a higher level.
What would you expect from it is much relaxed sound, more layered deep and wide soundstage, crystalline treble and more inner details. Improvements are immediately apparent. Take care to use with power hungry amplifiers. (I am not sure about this currently Note: 2005)
18. CD Surface Treatments; There is several kinds of CD surface treatments in the market. They shine the surface of CD, thus laser picks up more information. What can be expected from a surface treatment is the high frequencies are cleaner and more extended. The easiest and the cheapest method of CD surface treatment is the one that used by pipe lovers .That is the human oil on the skin of face.
I apologize for that ugly tweak but our systems are personal and private anyway don't they. Human oil has the perfect thin viscosity and can be absorbed by CD surface very easily and effectively. Listen your CD first, smear the CD throughout your forehead and spread the oil with your finger and listen it again.
Don't forget to spread the oil by your finger every time prior to listen that CD.
19. Objective of the Third Dimension ; The objective of a stereo system is to achieve 3.rd dimension via two channels. All the hi-end or hi-fi equipments have own character, timbre and tonality. For instance a titanium tweeter will have different tonality then a silk dome tweeter. Two different brands of loudspeakers will have different tonalities as if they use the same drive units. The tonality of high end equipment mostly depends on the listening preferences of the designer. We will most probably not like if hear different tonalities from our own equipments even though the other system sounds much better. This case is so often faced; most of the audiophiles don't like the sound of somebody else's system despite it is a better system. This case is also evident when buying or testing new equipment at homes. We sometimes test better equipment at home but feel something is still missing compared to our own equipment.
I remember very well, when Sony introduced the first 20 Bits CD player, most of the people found the sound harsh, edgy and coloured. People used to listen dark sounding CD players up to that time and hearing more inner details disturbed them.
I also remember very well that when I modified my old B&W 801 Matrix II monitor speakers and cancelled their protection units, the new sound had disturbed me a lot. I was such unhappy by the new sound and could not have listened at my system for several days. At that time, the manufacturer expressed that "the protection units were needed due to the speakers were designed mainly for recording studios". They also told to me that the new sound must be clearly better due to the crossover resistance that affects especially the lower mid and upper bass was lowered fairly. After several days of listening them, the sound became better and better. Eventually the sound was surprisingly perfect after few weeks. Actually the sound was the same but perception was changing. (My brain reference was changing)
If this is the often case, how do we distinguish the better unit by listening! There are several ways of it but for me the main method is third dimension capability. This is not the only case for sure but generally speaking, if two units are compared, the better one is the one delivers bigger soundstage, more dept and more height.
This is also the theory of Peter Quodrup from Audio Note UK and I am hundred percent agreed with him. The distortion of an electronic device is does not effect the tonality of the equipment but mainly effects the inner details. Soundstage dept and height are such hidden factors in inner details that they will be affected first. If the unit provide lower distortion, more precise soundstage, especially more dept will be provided.
20. The Least Powerful Ring of a Chain; Hi-Fi is a kind of chain. Strength of a chain depends on the least powerful ring. Assume a water hose consists of variety of wideness. Derived water capacity will be in accordance with the thinner part.
A system should consist of similar level of equipments. If you add the best CD transport to a standard level of system, there will be some changes but not as expected. Also a poor digital cable will compress the entire sound quality of a very good system.
A long term plan should be prepared before setting up a system and the pieces should be purchased in time. Hurried purchases may come as replacement expense within one or two years.
21. Don't Immediately Judge a Unit, Give a Chance; Every system can sound well in time. System synergy is a kind of time dependent factor that sometimes takes months, even years. Sometimes we make quick decisions and quick prejudices for good products and immediately make unfair observations. According to me, the main element of the hi-end chain is the loudspeaker. If tonality and characteristics of the speaker is generally fine, or if the overall tonality of the entire system is generally fine, the system can be carried up for several further steps by playing with cables, tweaks, locations, tubes etc.
22. Critical Adjustments Should be Done by Listening Symphonic Music or Chorus Music; Once we decided about the main components of our system, we play with cables, tubes, tweaks and other accessories till finding the desired tonality. Adjusting the tonal balance of a system by listening single instruments or jazz trios may mislead us.
Upper mid and the treble bands of a sound is easily disappeared if somebody is far away from the original signal. This is the case, if we listen at a live concert or listen at a hi-end system. If this is the case, such instruments like saxophone, guitar, violin, even a human voice are darker and distant if we listen at a very good live record. Whenever we increase mid/treble band of the system by tweaks, such instruments became more open, detailed and dynamic. But one thing should be in mind that we may add a subtle amount of coloration to sound unconsciously. If a system is trimmed by listening small trios or single instruments, singe voices, this risk is really big. Such a system may not play a classical music performed by a big orchestra. If such symphonic music is listened, the system may reveal harshness and brightness.
It is often said that somebody's system plays well in classics but sounds quite dark in jazz, or somebody else's system is quite revealing in jazz but very bright and glazing at classical music. I believe this is the main reason of those phenomena
END
Hi-End is such a passion that so many opportunist firms and persons are added every year in spite hi-end community is not growing enough. Prices are multiplied by 3, 5, 10s every year. Every producer pretends to be one of the best in the world or at least within particular price level. Manufacturers issue review reports prepared by some ones!
No testing equipments in today's technology can prove that their claims are correct or no testing equipments can invalidate that their claims are wrong. In no way equipment can compare two units each other and prove that one is better sounding then the other. Pretended best in the world equipments/cables often suck in blind testing. If this is the case, it is easy to claim to be the best in the world due to nobody can prove the opposite.
The price of valuable equipment can fall down to 1/3 of the purchasing price within few years by the additions of MK-II's, MK-III's, Special Editions, and Signature Versions
While the best speaker in the world was sold by 7.000 ? Twenty years ago, the best speaker nowadays is more then 200.000? A poor line stage which is used to lower the volume is sold out by 40.000.?
Hi-End technology does not grow up for years. Most of the hi-end producers are very small family entrepreneurs that targeting very rich few niche people. They don't have proper research and development laboratories. Design and esthetical properties are the priorities.
I have the strong impression that Hi-End is digging its own grave with that pricing policy. We will see what will happen to hi-end after 30 years.
It is a deep less hole. My humble recommendations for the just starters is that go with second hand market products and go by reasonable priced equipments to minimize the losses of years. Never look for the perfect sound which is not exist in any money. Keep in mind that a 300.000? Worth amplifier may be % 2-3 better then a 5.000? Worth of his small brother.
Best regards with lots of music..
About the Author
Ozhan Atalay President http://www.nonamehifi.com
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