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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Want to be on TV? BBC TV Show looking for participants
We've been asked to look for tv show contestants for a new show for BBC 3 - If you want to be on TV and try out for this show - see the ad below. This opportunity is not related to Creation Dance or our services - but why not have a go!
BBC Three’s hugely popular
SNOG MARRY AVOID? is back
and looking for people with unique looks!
Are you the most glamorous, outrageous
person you know?
Do you stand out from the crowd and turn
heads wherever you go?
Are you up for trying out a new look and
being on telly?
If this sounds like you or someone you know then get in touch:
Email: snog@endemoluk.com
Phone: 0844 5768647
Calls cost up to 5p per minute from a landline (min connection fee of 8p may apply). Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more.
Open to all applicants aged 17 years and over. Applicants aged under 18 will require permission from a parent / legal guardian to be
involved in filming of Snog Marry Avoid? We will use your details for the purposes of selecting participants for Snog Marry Avoid?
BBC Three’s hugely popular
SNOG MARRY AVOID? is back
and looking for people with unique looks!
Are you the most glamorous, outrageous
person you know?
Do you stand out from the crowd and turn
heads wherever you go?
Are you up for trying out a new look and
being on telly?
If this sounds like you or someone you know then get in touch:
Email: snog@endemoluk.com
Phone: 0844 5768647
Calls cost up to 5p per minute from a landline (min connection fee of 8p may apply). Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more.
Open to all applicants aged 17 years and over. Applicants aged under 18 will require permission from a parent / legal guardian to be
involved in filming of Snog Marry Avoid? We will use your details for the purposes of selecting participants for Snog Marry Avoid?
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Saw this article in the Telegraph - here is a prime example of why you guys should come on down to our Beginners dance classes this Autumn!:
Men who look good on the dance floor make the fittest mates, claim scientists
Men who dance well are more likely to attract women, a study shows.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent
Published: 10:00PM BST 08 Jul 2009
Scientists discovered that being able to pull off dance floor moves with the ease of John Travolta indicates strength and ability to produce healthy offspring
Researchers found that the men who women said looked attractive on the dance floor are actually physically stronger than those who are considered to have two left feet. This in turn indicates an ability to have strong children.
Researchers recorded video clips of 40 heterosexual male students dancing to the drum track of the Robbie Williams song Let Me Entertain You.
They found those whose moves were rated attractive and assertive by members of the opposite sex were physically stronger than the others whose gyrations were below par.
Information about the participants' clothing, their looks and body shape which could have produced bias was disguised by getting them to all wear white overalls.
Hand grip strength was also measured, according to the study published in New Scientist magazine.
Twenty-five female students then viewed the videos and rated the dancers for attractiveness while another 25 judged their assertiveness.
Even after controlling for body weight there were strong correlations between strength scores and both perceived attractiveness and assertiveness.
Dr Bernhard Fink, an anthropologist of Gottingen University in Germany, said: "We already know women use static cues such as facial and bodily characteristics in their assessments of men.
"This study shows dynamic cues such as dancing ability might also be used to assess male quality in terms of strength and dominance – traits which eventually signal status."
The findings, also published in Personality and Individual Differences, show why uncoordinated men with two left feet and the dance floor prowess of Mr Bean can struggle to attract women.
It was Charles Darwin who first suggested dance was part of courtship rituals – something confirmed in nightclubs every weekend.
Check out www.creationdance.co.uk for our beginners dance classes
Men who look good on the dance floor make the fittest mates, claim scientists
Men who dance well are more likely to attract women, a study shows.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent
Published: 10:00PM BST 08 Jul 2009
Scientists discovered that being able to pull off dance floor moves with the ease of John Travolta indicates strength and ability to produce healthy offspring
Researchers found that the men who women said looked attractive on the dance floor are actually physically stronger than those who are considered to have two left feet. This in turn indicates an ability to have strong children.
Researchers recorded video clips of 40 heterosexual male students dancing to the drum track of the Robbie Williams song Let Me Entertain You.
They found those whose moves were rated attractive and assertive by members of the opposite sex were physically stronger than the others whose gyrations were below par.
Information about the participants' clothing, their looks and body shape which could have produced bias was disguised by getting them to all wear white overalls.
Hand grip strength was also measured, according to the study published in New Scientist magazine.
Twenty-five female students then viewed the videos and rated the dancers for attractiveness while another 25 judged their assertiveness.
Even after controlling for body weight there were strong correlations between strength scores and both perceived attractiveness and assertiveness.
Dr Bernhard Fink, an anthropologist of Gottingen University in Germany, said: "We already know women use static cues such as facial and bodily characteristics in their assessments of men.
"This study shows dynamic cues such as dancing ability might also be used to assess male quality in terms of strength and dominance – traits which eventually signal status."
The findings, also published in Personality and Individual Differences, show why uncoordinated men with two left feet and the dance floor prowess of Mr Bean can struggle to attract women.
It was Charles Darwin who first suggested dance was part of courtship rituals – something confirmed in nightclubs every weekend.
Check out www.creationdance.co.uk for our beginners dance classes
Monday, August 17, 2009
TV Show Looking for Contestants
ARE YOU AND YOUR MATES CONFIDENT AND COMPETITIVE?
ARE YOU ALL UP FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES?
CAN YOU ALL HOLD YOUR NERVE WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH?
The Producers of TOTAL WIPEOUT, DEAL OR NO DEAL, 1 vs. 100 and GOLDENBALLS are looking for people to take part in a brand new pilot for an exciting entertainment show for BBC1
We’re looking for teams of 3 ultra-competitive people who have the confidence to test a range of their abilities in front of a live studio audience.
It could be you and your mates / your work colleagues / your sports team who’ll have to face a series of larger-than-life games.
If you want to show off your winning streak then contact us for an application form.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 4th September 2009
AUDITIONS: Wk commencing Monday 17th August
Please note this show is a non broadcast pilot and will not be transmitted.
Call 0844 5768584 or Email: pilot@endemoluk.com
With your NAME, CONTACT NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESS
GOOD LUCK!
The information provided by you will be used by Endemol UK and the broadcaster to help us in our contributor selection for this game show. EndemolUK will ensure that any information provided for the purpose of producing the Programme will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. All information will be kept secure and treated as confidential.
Applicants must be 18 or over and a UK resident currently living in the United Kingdom.
Calls made from landlines will be charged at 5p per minute. Calls from mobiles may vary so please contact your service provider for further details.
ARE YOU ALL UP FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES?
CAN YOU ALL HOLD YOUR NERVE WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH?
The Producers of TOTAL WIPEOUT, DEAL OR NO DEAL, 1 vs. 100 and GOLDENBALLS are looking for people to take part in a brand new pilot for an exciting entertainment show for BBC1
We’re looking for teams of 3 ultra-competitive people who have the confidence to test a range of their abilities in front of a live studio audience.
It could be you and your mates / your work colleagues / your sports team who’ll have to face a series of larger-than-life games.
If you want to show off your winning streak then contact us for an application form.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 4th September 2009
AUDITIONS: Wk commencing Monday 17th August
Please note this show is a non broadcast pilot and will not be transmitted.
Call 0844 5768584 or Email: pilot@endemoluk.com
With your NAME, CONTACT NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESS
GOOD LUCK!
The information provided by you will be used by Endemol UK and the broadcaster to help us in our contributor selection for this game show. EndemolUK will ensure that any information provided for the purpose of producing the Programme will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. All information will be kept secure and treated as confidential.
Applicants must be 18 or over and a UK resident currently living in the United Kingdom.
Calls made from landlines will be charged at 5p per minute. Calls from mobiles may vary so please contact your service provider for further details.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Street Dance Classes in London
Creation's new timetable for 2009 is now out! If you're looking for street dance classes, hip hop dance classes, dance studios in London or other adult beginners dance classes, then Creation is a good place to start. Check out our timetable below or visit www.creationdance.co.uk for online bookings and more info.
Mondays
6.30pm – Tottenham Court Road – Beginners – 14th September – 30th November
Tuesdays
6.30pm Camden – Beginners – 29th September – 15th December
8.30pm Baker Street – Beginners - 6th October – 22nd December
Wednesdays
7.30pm Holborn – General level – 23rd September – 9th December
8.45pm Earls Court – Beginners – September 30th – 16th December
Thursdays
7pm Hammersmith – Beginners – 24th September – 10th December
8.30pm Clapham North – General level – September 17th – 3rd December
8.30pm Oxford – Beginners – October 1st – 17th December
Fridays
6.30pm Tottenham Court Road – Beginners – 2nd October – 18th December
Saturdays
12pm Clapham - Beginners – September 12th – November 28th
Mondays
6.30pm – Tottenham Court Road – Beginners – 14th September – 30th November
Tuesdays
6.30pm Camden – Beginners – 29th September – 15th December
8.30pm Baker Street – Beginners - 6th October – 22nd December
Wednesdays
7.30pm Holborn – General level – 23rd September – 9th December
8.45pm Earls Court – Beginners – September 30th – 16th December
Thursdays
7pm Hammersmith – Beginners – 24th September – 10th December
8.30pm Clapham North – General level – September 17th – 3rd December
8.30pm Oxford – Beginners – October 1st – 17th December
Fridays
6.30pm Tottenham Court Road – Beginners – 2nd October – 18th December
Saturdays
12pm Clapham - Beginners – September 12th – November 28th
Friday, June 19, 2009
Poles Apart – Pole Dancings’ Identity Crisis
I’ll start this post with a quote from the Vertical Dance Olympic petition:
“After a great deal of feed back from the Pole Dance community many of us have decided that its about time pole fitness is recognised as a competitive sport and what better way for recognition, then to be part of the 2012 Olympics held in London!
Like the horizontal bar, the vertical bar should have a place in international competitive sport. We believe that like Rhythmic Gymnastic, the Horizontal Bar and Figure Skating, Pole Dance/Vertical Dance is acrobatic, gymnastic, technical and takes a great deal of physical skill and strength to master, earning it a place in the greatest sporting event in the world.”
But Pole Dancing has a problem. And it’s not one that’s going to be solved by adding it to the Olympic roster. Ever since Pole Dancing emerged as a fun and interesting way to get fit in the early naughties, debate has raged between two camps. In one corner, we have the gymnasts, who argue that pole dancing isn’t sexy or erotic, it’s is a gymnastic sport using strength and agility to perform amazing feats on a vertical bar.
I agree.
And in the other corner, we have the dancers, who argue that pole dance is a dance form, therefore it can and should be sexy, erotic or non acrobatic, (should the dancer choose), and most of all, technical, interesting and aesthetically pleasing.
I also agree.
Unfortunately there’s a fierce current running through the pole dancing community that risks stripping (no pun intended) the form of its original allure as it strives to make it respectable and gain international recognition. In a bid to create a main stream sport, it seems to me that ‘dancing’ in pole dancing has been forgotten. Instead the desexualising of pole dance has resulted in many students learning nothing more than gymnastics, but without the grace and fluidity that most gymnasts train for years to achieve.
It has long been the case that gymnasts will take ballet classes alongside their sport in order to create better lines, enhance creativity and more. I wish pole dancers would apply this same level of hard work and commitment to the enhancing of their art form. Many of the worlds’ best competitive pole dancers are ex ballet dancers and possess a technical dance background that gives them an excellent edge on the circuit. So why is it, then, that most advanced students of all major pole dancing schools can perform an excellent butterfly or superman, but are unable to point their toes and extend correctly?
The answer to pole dancing problems lies with the industry itself. In order to gain recognition from an Olympic recognised body, such as the Gymnastics Association, pole dance needs to split into two camps and devise stringent and transparent methods for assessment of the skills needed.
For those people who fall into the first camp, and want to see gymnastic pole enter the Olympics – this means focusing on delivering short, technically difficult acrobatic routines (much the same as gymnastics) with each move marked and scored on the basis of difficulty and execution (noting body position, correct rotations, repetitions, pauses, balance checks etc).
For the dancers, pole dance needs to fall under an accredited syllabus that focus on performance and artistic interpretation, perhaps using a system similar to ballet to name and focus the techniques for various moves, but more importantly to give students a dance foundation. This syllabus needs to separate from the acrobatic moves, much as pointe work is separated in ballet.
Once the international pole dancing community has realised that pole dance does not have to be only a display of acrobatic skill, or that non acrobatic pole dance can be a valid art form, then they can start to lobby for the recognition they require.
More pole dance theatre is needed to move forward in any meaningful sense as a dance form. Some companies are pioneering this approach, mixing Chinese pole and international dance together with traditional pole techniques.
Gymnasts, - stop obsessing over those dancers not performing advanced tricks and start creating a standardised scoring system.
It’s time for pole dancers to divide and unite, and find out who they really are.
“After a great deal of feed back from the Pole Dance community many of us have decided that its about time pole fitness is recognised as a competitive sport and what better way for recognition, then to be part of the 2012 Olympics held in London!
Like the horizontal bar, the vertical bar should have a place in international competitive sport. We believe that like Rhythmic Gymnastic, the Horizontal Bar and Figure Skating, Pole Dance/Vertical Dance is acrobatic, gymnastic, technical and takes a great deal of physical skill and strength to master, earning it a place in the greatest sporting event in the world.”
But Pole Dancing has a problem. And it’s not one that’s going to be solved by adding it to the Olympic roster. Ever since Pole Dancing emerged as a fun and interesting way to get fit in the early naughties, debate has raged between two camps. In one corner, we have the gymnasts, who argue that pole dancing isn’t sexy or erotic, it’s is a gymnastic sport using strength and agility to perform amazing feats on a vertical bar.
I agree.
And in the other corner, we have the dancers, who argue that pole dance is a dance form, therefore it can and should be sexy, erotic or non acrobatic, (should the dancer choose), and most of all, technical, interesting and aesthetically pleasing.
I also agree.
Unfortunately there’s a fierce current running through the pole dancing community that risks stripping (no pun intended) the form of its original allure as it strives to make it respectable and gain international recognition. In a bid to create a main stream sport, it seems to me that ‘dancing’ in pole dancing has been forgotten. Instead the desexualising of pole dance has resulted in many students learning nothing more than gymnastics, but without the grace and fluidity that most gymnasts train for years to achieve.
It has long been the case that gymnasts will take ballet classes alongside their sport in order to create better lines, enhance creativity and more. I wish pole dancers would apply this same level of hard work and commitment to the enhancing of their art form. Many of the worlds’ best competitive pole dancers are ex ballet dancers and possess a technical dance background that gives them an excellent edge on the circuit. So why is it, then, that most advanced students of all major pole dancing schools can perform an excellent butterfly or superman, but are unable to point their toes and extend correctly?
The answer to pole dancing problems lies with the industry itself. In order to gain recognition from an Olympic recognised body, such as the Gymnastics Association, pole dance needs to split into two camps and devise stringent and transparent methods for assessment of the skills needed.
For those people who fall into the first camp, and want to see gymnastic pole enter the Olympics – this means focusing on delivering short, technically difficult acrobatic routines (much the same as gymnastics) with each move marked and scored on the basis of difficulty and execution (noting body position, correct rotations, repetitions, pauses, balance checks etc).
For the dancers, pole dance needs to fall under an accredited syllabus that focus on performance and artistic interpretation, perhaps using a system similar to ballet to name and focus the techniques for various moves, but more importantly to give students a dance foundation. This syllabus needs to separate from the acrobatic moves, much as pointe work is separated in ballet.
Once the international pole dancing community has realised that pole dance does not have to be only a display of acrobatic skill, or that non acrobatic pole dance can be a valid art form, then they can start to lobby for the recognition they require.
More pole dance theatre is needed to move forward in any meaningful sense as a dance form. Some companies are pioneering this approach, mixing Chinese pole and international dance together with traditional pole techniques.
Gymnasts, - stop obsessing over those dancers not performing advanced tricks and start creating a standardised scoring system.
It’s time for pole dancers to divide and unite, and find out who they really are.
Monday, June 8, 2009
NEW DANCE AND FITNESS STUDIOS IN CENTRAL HONG KONG TO OPEN JULY 2009
Hong Kongers looking for dance classes will be excited to hear that a brand new dance studio is opening in Central Hong Kong! Central Dance Studios is proud to announce its upcoming opening on July 20th 2009 on Wyndham Street, Central.
Central Dance Studios has 2 fully equipped dance studios just a stones throw from Queens Road Central and Lan Kwai Fong and easily reached from Central MTR station. Operated by Creation HK - the Hong Kong branch of UK specialist beginners dance school, Creation Dance - the studios aim to provide a place where adult beginners of all ages can learn to dance in a friendly and relaxed environment.
“We are very excited to be opening in this Central Hong Kong location,” says founder Elle Kealy. “We want everyone who is interested in dance to be able to access classes which are not just aimed at the younger dancer or professional dancer with previous training, but also take into account those people who are starting to learn to dance later in life and just want to have a go for fun, fitness and to make new friends. The dance studio will have something for dancers of every age and level of experience.”
Adult beginners can shake their thing in UK style Hip Hop dance class, Urban Groovz while less energetic dancers can choose classes such as MTV Jazz, which recreates routines from classic music videos, or Disco Heaven, a 70’s and 80’s inspired cheesy and easy dance fitness class. Additional classes including Ballet Babies for toddlers, Street Jam Fitness for mums and Guest Instructor classes in a range of styles are set to begin later this year. Private classes are available in a range of styles as well as hen and birthday parties for those looking for a fun activity to get people engaged and having a good time.
The studio will also open its doors to fitness trainers, yoga and pilates groups and other dance companies, artists or members of the public who are looking for a venue to hold their own dance or fitness classes or private training sessions. Those looking for a dance studio to rent in Hong Kong are encouraged to contact Central Dance Studios as soon as possible to discuss their needs.
To sign up for pre-opening discounts on a range of dancing classes as well as special offers and advance notification for Creation’s sell out dance lessons, visit www.danceclassesinhongkong.com and register for the free newsletter online.
Limited Platinum Memberships will be available each month to registered users only.
To learn more about Central Dance Studios or Creation HK, visit their website at www.danceclassesinhongkong.com
Central Dance Studios
1/F A Man Cheung Building
15-17 Wyndham Street
Central
Hong Kong Island
HK SAR
http://www.danceclassesinhongkong.com
info@creationdance.co.uk
Central Dance Studios has 2 fully equipped dance studios just a stones throw from Queens Road Central and Lan Kwai Fong and easily reached from Central MTR station. Operated by Creation HK - the Hong Kong branch of UK specialist beginners dance school, Creation Dance - the studios aim to provide a place where adult beginners of all ages can learn to dance in a friendly and relaxed environment.
“We are very excited to be opening in this Central Hong Kong location,” says founder Elle Kealy. “We want everyone who is interested in dance to be able to access classes which are not just aimed at the younger dancer or professional dancer with previous training, but also take into account those people who are starting to learn to dance later in life and just want to have a go for fun, fitness and to make new friends. The dance studio will have something for dancers of every age and level of experience.”
Adult beginners can shake their thing in UK style Hip Hop dance class, Urban Groovz while less energetic dancers can choose classes such as MTV Jazz, which recreates routines from classic music videos, or Disco Heaven, a 70’s and 80’s inspired cheesy and easy dance fitness class. Additional classes including Ballet Babies for toddlers, Street Jam Fitness for mums and Guest Instructor classes in a range of styles are set to begin later this year. Private classes are available in a range of styles as well as hen and birthday parties for those looking for a fun activity to get people engaged and having a good time.
The studio will also open its doors to fitness trainers, yoga and pilates groups and other dance companies, artists or members of the public who are looking for a venue to hold their own dance or fitness classes or private training sessions. Those looking for a dance studio to rent in Hong Kong are encouraged to contact Central Dance Studios as soon as possible to discuss their needs.
To sign up for pre-opening discounts on a range of dancing classes as well as special offers and advance notification for Creation’s sell out dance lessons, visit www.danceclassesinhongkong.com and register for the free newsletter online.
Limited Platinum Memberships will be available each month to registered users only.
To learn more about Central Dance Studios or Creation HK, visit their website at www.danceclassesinhongkong.com
Central Dance Studios
1/F A Man Cheung Building
15-17 Wyndham Street
Central
Hong Kong Island
HK SAR
http://www.danceclassesinhongkong.com
info@creationdance.co.uk
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