dancing around the empty house

[JenSwayze]

...is my favorite thing ever!!!! dont deny it, you guys do it too! its the best dancing. unco-ordinated, clumsy, energetic dancing. What do u dance to when you dance around your empty house?
amoung my favorites are:
what a feeling- Irene Cara
Hungry Eyes-DD soundtrack
Dirrty-Christina Aguilera (ok, ok, i know.. :oops: )
Also theres various 80's cd's i find and use. Then I get to singing. Oh God...*Shes got Bette Davis Eyes...* haha ok. now i've devulged too much. Your turn!

[pygmalion]

How did you know? I like to do the 80's, 90's and today medley while dancing around the house. You know. A little Journey, a little Sade, a little Beyonce. Whatever I get my hands on first. :lol:

Thank goodness for curtains! :lol: :lol:

[youngsta]

I like old school House and Hip-Hop for that! De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Digital Underground.

[JenSwayze]

do you guys do the singing in the hairbrush too?

[pygmalion]

Only under the most trying of circumstances. :lol: :lol: Actually, I don't use the hairbrush as a prop anymore. I just sing at the top of my lungs while I'm dancing. That way, I can practice my arm-styling at the same time! :lol:

[youngsta]

no hairbrush for me, I have an imaginary wireless condenser mike pinned on me!

[DanceMentor]

I do a lot of dancing in the bathroom. It's a pretty big bathroom and there are mirrors on 2 walls. I also do it in the living room for the smooth dances. A couple of times I've had neighbors stop and watch, but when I look their way they keep walking and act like they didn't see me. :lol:

[pygmalion]

That's exactly why you need to shut the curtains. To heck with the neighbors! Let's JUST DANCE! :lol: :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Just out of curiosity, why is this *dance* thread in the only non-dance forum we have??? :tongue:

[pygmalion]

So we can deteriorate into utter silliness, if we want! :lol: :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

Hmm...dancing in the house would have to be "Slave 4 U" by Miss BS, really anything by BS. Also "Dirty" by Miss CA, again really anything by CA. "Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson. I know there are more, just can't think of any at the moment.

Singing in the hairbrush...a must! My favorite song to sing into a prop is "Free Falling"...not sure of the artists. Kitchen spoons, the big plastic ones used for stirring hot food, also work well for microphones if a brush isn't real handy (curly hair...only picks in the home) :wink:

[SDsalsaguy]

So we can deteriorate into utter silliness, if we want! :lol: :lol:
And that differs from all of our other forums/threads how? :wink:

[pygmalion]

And that differs from all of our other forums/threads how? :wink:
It doesn't. As you can see, we forum participants have NO respect whatsoever!!!! AND we have a lot of fun! :D :D

My favorite song to sing into a prop is "Free Falling"...not sure of the artists.

Freefallin' as in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Excellent tune!!!!!

[JenSwayze]

hahaha good then, im not the only one in favour of silliness :D I always forget to close my curtains...i should start getting my neighbors to pay a fee to view this :lol: actually, i find dancing around my house i get great dance moves. make it up as i go along :D

[youngsta]

Oh yeah! I've created some smooth mambo shines that way.

[MissAlyssa]

I dance in the shower and in the mirror while I'm fixing my hair and makeup. I also dance while I'm cooking :D

[pygmalion]

Dancing while you're cooking is the best! Just make sure you put the knives DOWN before executing any fancy moves! :lol:

[Vince A]

hahaha good then, im not the only one in favour of silliness :D I always forget to close my curtains...i should start getting my neighbors to pay a fee to view this :lol: actually, i find dancing around my house i get great dance moves. make it up as i go along :D
Hey Jen,
If you want to see yourself dancing . . . go over to www.see-your-neighbor-acting-silly-by-dancing-around-the-house.com . . . you are way too funny!



Kidding . . . :wink:

[dancersdreamland]

I dance in the shower and in the mirror while I'm fixing my hair and makeup. I also dance while I'm cooking :D

Ditto...I think perhaps you, me, and pygmalion are dancing soulmates separted by birth (forget the fact that we're not the same age). :wink:

[pygmalion]

Dancing soulmates! I like the sound of that. :D

[Allison]

I've been caught more than once dancing in my panties to Al Green while cooking dinner.

[pygmalion]

TMI! (too much information) Allison. :lol: :lol:

I agree, though, there's nothing like a mild state of undress to make those dance moves really shine.

And what songs by Al Green? Smooth, smooth, smooth. There are a couple really good Al Green WCS tunes -- I'm trying to remember the titles. But I think I'll always like "Call Me" best. Also, must sing along with good old Rev. Al! Good stuff.

[Allison]

Most often, its "Love and Happiness". The song provides for nice hip action.

[Allison]

(And sorry for the TMI)

:oops:

[pygmalion]

Don't sweat it, Allison. Dancing around in my (unspecified) undies is one of my favorite things, as well. :oops: :lol:

Love and Happiness is a good one. Maybe it's time to fire up the old CD player. :D

[Vince A]

You two paint a vivid picture for us weak-minded males!!!

[pygmalion]

Sorry Vince. :( :oops: :lol:

[Vince A]

No need to be .. . it was my pleasure!!! :wink:

[pygmalion]

Seriously, thoough, clothing or no clothing, I think that being in an empty house is a great way to capture that "dancing like no one's watching" feeling. No one is watching. Then you can just dance. :D

[Vince A]

Oh yes!!!

There have been times when Care and I have literally Waltzed around the house . . . no one else was home . . . no music, other than the music we were making . . . such fun . . . trying to chasse' around a kitchen island!!!
Yeow . . . watch those corners . . . make some coffee . . . do a 2 Step.

I don't think we ever stop dancing.

She wanted to go out and practice last night at 7:30 and she had 4 hours of Pro-Am privates at noon. Great woman!

Happy Man :D :D

[dancersdreamland]

Seriously, thoough, clothing or no clothing, I think that being in an empty house is a great way to capture that "dancing like no one's watching" feeling. No one is watching. Then you can just dance. :D

I would defintaly have to agree..and (sorry in advance for the TMI) dancing in the undies is the best!

Plus, undie dancing is being captured in the movies...Britney Spears in one of the first scenes of Crossroads and Cameron Diaz in Charlie's Angels.

[pygmalion]

Ha! Ha! :lol:
Now I don't feel so bad about the undie thing.

[SDsalsaguy]

dancing in the undies is the best!
Be that as it may, I absolutely refuse to do so! :wink: :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

SDsalaguy - You simply must try...it's even better than (pink or whatever other color) tutus. :twisted: :wink: :tongue:

[pygmalion]

Tutus! I forgot all about the tutus. So here we have a man who'll table dance in tutus of unspecified color, but who won't undie dance in an empty house? Boggles the mind, doesn't it? :lol: :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

Why yes, it does! :twisted: :D :wink:

[pygmalion]

Okay, SD. It's undie-dancing time! :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol:

Jenn

[Swing Kitten]

dare I ask.... tutus?? is this what I get for not checking the forums today until now?

[pygmalion]

Yesterday .... or day before. :D Check out car dancers club. :lol: :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Yesterday .... or day before. :D Check out car dancers club. :lol: :lol:
Just for the record...I've never worn a tutu while dancing in my car :!:

Also, and despite your coercions to the contrary, I absolutely refuse to partake in undie-dancing…although reading about your such endeavors *does* provide food for thought. :D :D :D ... :wink: :tongue:


[Wouldn't you know it, this is my 900th post! :oops: ]

[pygmalion]

It's much fun for boys and girls, but if you can't be convinced, you can't. :cry: ( meaning -- You'll come arouind one of these days when you least expect it, I bet. :lol: :lol: )

Now I wonder. Is there any way to get this thread back on topic? Somehow I doubt. :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

Yes, SD...one day when you least expect it, there you'll be...getting ready one morning or preparing for bedtime when all of a sudden, you'll have the instinctive urge to dance. The music will be blaring, and there you'll be with only underpants...(hey, that kinda rhymed...okay, I'll admit...I'm a BIG dork)...dancing the morning (or night) away. Just wait, when you least expect it, it will creep up on you and take control. Then, you'll be hooked for life! :wink:

[dancersdreamland]

If that doesn't work, pygmalion and I will just have to cast a dancing spell. :twisted: :wink:

[SDsalsaguy]

If that doesn't work, pygmalion and I will just have to cast a dancing spell. :twisted: :wink:
Bring it on! :twisted: :wink:

P.S. I never said I wouldn't house dance in my boxers, just not in undies! :tongue:

[MissAlyssa]

Don't sweat it, Allison. Dancing around in my (unspecified) undies is one of my favorite things, as well. :oops: :lol:

Love and Happiness is a good one. Maybe it's time to fire up the old CD player. :D


th-th-thong-thong-thong :P :shock: :? :o :D :lol: 8)

[pygmalion]

Eeek! I'm getting a visual. :shock: :lol:

[MissAlyssa]

hey, I was just singing the thong song lol :lol:

[pygmalion]

Oh, MissAlyssa! I'm so glad you're back! :D

[MissAlyssa]

good, cause I'm not leaving. hehe 8)

[pygmalion]

Yay! :D :D

[dancersdreamland]

Ditto...glad to see you on the boards again, Miss Alyssa!

[MissAlyssa]

I'm glad to be back :D

[pygmalion]

How was the AZ comp?

[pygmalion]

I guess it's been a busy week or two for MissAlyssa, so we'll have to wait to find out about her comp.

Back to the dancing around the house subject, one of my favorite things to do is get some weird music, like this CD I have of just drumming -- master drummers from Guinea, or something like that -- clear the floor, sometimes close my eyes, and let my body move to the music. Sometimes I'll just flow from one dance to another to another. A waltz becomes a bolero, becomes a salsa, becomes a foxtrot. I don't let myself become constrained by the music's time signature; I just dance whatever my body feels. Especially in the dark or semi-darkness, I feel free to just move. Anybody else?

[dancersdreamland]

How fun!!! What a great way to lose all your inhibitions and just DANCE! I'll have to give that a try.

Some GREAT music for getting a little hip action (belly dance) is anthing by Hossam Ramsy. He's the BEST!!!! I'll have to put him on and just let loose sometime soon!

Thanks for the SUPER idea!!!!

[SDsalsaguy]

Hmmm...doesn't work so well with a roommate... :argue:

[Swing Kitten]

Timing is everything

[SDsalsaguy]

Timing is everything
Very true!

Oh...were you talking about dancing? :wink:

[Swing Kitten]

It's one of those universal statements :wink:

[Swing Kitten]

It's one of those universal statements :wink:

that and "Location Location Location"

[SDsalsaguy]

It's one of those universal statements :wink:

that and "Location Location Location"

:lol: -- Ok, I'll buy that!

[pygmalion]

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly you guys get off on a tangent! :lol: :lol:

I thought we were talking about dancing around the empty house while listening to weird music. Next thing I know, we're talking about location. Huh? :? :wink: :D

[SDsalsaguy]

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly you guys get off on a tangent! :lol: :lol:
We're both in graduate school, what else would you expect? :lol:

[pygmalion]

I would expect nothing less than what I'm currently getting -- witty, philosophical, and thought-provoking dialogue on every tangent possible! Yay! What fun. :lol:

[SwinginBoo]

I like to dance around the house and pretend I know how to dance ballet and tap. :oops: I've always wanted to dance those dances, but when I was young my mom wouldn't send me for lessons. She thought they were a waste. Can you believe it?

[dancersdreamland]

I like to dance around the house and pretend I know how to dance ballet and tap. :oops: I've always wanted to dance those dances, but when I was young my mom wouldn't send me for lessons. She thought they were a waste. Can you believe it?

Why not sign up now????? It's never too late to try!!!!

[SwinginBoo]

Well from what I understand, you can't ever dance ballet after a certain age because your bones have not grown the way they would need to in order to dance the dance. For example, I would never be able to do a turn out, which is probably essential for ballet. Tap maybe I could. Perhaps someday I will. It is a lot cuter when 4 year old do it though. I can't imagine myself on a stage tap dancing next to a bunch of 4-7year olds. That would be hilarious :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

It is a lot cuter when 4 year old do it though. I can't imagine myself on a stage tap dancing next to a bunch of 4-7year olds. That would be hilarious :lol:
You're a lot cuter than many 4 year olds! :wink:

Did you graduate yet?? I would imagine most universities would offer a beginning tap course. (my undergrad did... but I was shocked to discover that UConn has zilch for a dance program!! I huge school like this and no dance except for a ballroom club?? And they're pretty limited in the ceramics area as well :( )

[Swing Kitten]

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly you guys get off on a tangent! :lol: :lol:
We're both in graduate school, what else would you expect? :lol:

Too true!! lol! I didn't really think this was much of a tangent... but it has a very logical progression!

[SwinginBoo]

It is a lot cuter when 4 year old do it though. I can't imagine myself on a stage tap dancing next to a bunch of 4-7year olds. That would be hilarious :lol:
You're a lot cuter than many 4 year olds! :wink:

Did you graduate yet?? I would imagine most universities would offer a beginning tap course. (my undergrad did... but I was shocked to discover that UConn has zilch for a dance program!! I huge school like this and no dance except for a ballroom club?? And they're pretty limited in the ceramics area as well :( )

Yes I have graduated, and believe it or not am actually working...well sort of -- aren't I supposed to be working now? I'm at school and it's 10:45am. I should be getting things ready for my next student, but I'm here instead. This post should probably be on the "You know you're addicted to the forums when" thread.

But other than that, I have to look into it. I really would like to try it you know? Just for kicks and fulfillment of that childhood dream. :D

[Swing Kitten]

I knew you started the job at the middle school but I was not sure about your commencement :shrug: I guess you're stuck dancing with four year olds!! lol!

[SwinginBoo]

You know what though? It's ok because I have the mentality of a four-year-old. :P That's why I really am made for elementary school. These middle school kids are too grown-up for me. :wink:

[Swing Kitten]

Is that why you and Bruce get along so well??? :lol:

You're silly Stephanie!!

[pygmalion]

It's called child-like. Childlike. Not childish. Makes it all sound so much better, doesn't it? :lol: :D

[SwinginBoo]

Is that why you and Bruce get along so well??? :lol:

You're silly Stephanie!!

Yeah, he's about 5 going on 6 right now, since he just had a birthday :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

Well from what I understand, you can't ever dance ballet after a certain age because your bones have not grown the way they would need to in order to dance the dance. For example, I would never be able to do a turn out, which is probably essential for ballet. Tap maybe I could. Perhaps someday I will. It is a lot cuter when 4 year old do it though. I can't imagine myself on a stage tap dancing next to a bunch of 4-7year olds. That would be hilarious :lol:

I'm certainly NOT an expert, but there are places that offer specifically adult beginner classes. I'm having a little trouble getting in somewhere with ballet, but I just began taking tap about a year and a half ago. I'm in a group with mostly 40-60 year old woman. Last year we actually got to perform...it was SUPER fun.

Don't give up...you'll LOVE it when you get the change to try it.

[SwinginBoo]

Perhaps I will. I've been inspired! :wink:

[dancersdreamland]

yes...do!! Please let me know how it goes...and the new member dancer_of_god has some pretty fun insight into the world of tap!!!

[pygmalion]

Has anybody here been dancing around the empty house lately? Haven't heard too much from you house dancers of late. I'm preparing for a competition, so I've been dancing absolutely everywhere I can. Empty house, full ouse, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, under the desk, on the table. Just hoping to get a little sympathy from you house dancers.

[Swing Kitten]

I've been dancing in the empty grad design studio lately!

[pygmalion]

Empty grad design studio counts! :D :lol:

[dancersdreamland]

Haven't been doing much dancing at all lately...been too busy with work and family and planning for Halloween and...the list goes on and on. Perhaps that's why I've been in such a funk...my mood just isn't good without dance.

Must dance...house is empty...perhaps now is good. :D

[pygmalion]

Anytime the house is empty, is a good time to dance. Do some now! :D

[Swing Kitten]

do any of our newer members dance around the empty house? or apartment? office? whatever? Come on! spill it! it's okay ;)

[pygmalion]

I'd forgotten about this thread, SK. Just for the record, I danced around the empty house just last night, and it was GREAT!

[NeoDevin]

I dance around my room, but not the house... too much clutter.

[jenibelle]

Ok...let's list all the places I dance.

- in my bedroom
- in my car
- in other people's cars
- in the shower (watch out, the slippery tiles can be disastrous!)
- on the sidewalk
- in the street
- at school down the hallways, before, during and after class
- in my dreams

- in my house (empty or full, it doesn't matter...the 'rents are used to it now)

Howzat?!
Jeni :lol: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Girl! You should've seen me in the car this morning. Some serious hip-rolling, rib isolating cha cha! What a blast!

[chachachacat]

"Gotta Dance" around the house!
Funk, rock, Frank, or lock!

(ok, weak - but the lock step in Cha IS a good step to practice!)

:banana:

[Sabor]

[quoting salsalawyer] y'all crazy! [quoting salsalawyer]

lol

[bordertangoman]

Dancin' rouund the empty house - whenever the mood takes me;
sometimes with my lil' girl (age 1) in my arms; she just loves it to bits and does her own litlle kicks and head shakes.

[Swingolder]

Absolutely! Cannot clean without music playing and me dancing, cannot bake, iron, and last night I was trying to work on my 1040 while doing west coast steps.

I worry about my dh, though, because he doesn't. At least he says he doesn't or won't admit it.

[bordertangoman]

Absolutely! Cannot clean without music playing and me dancing, cannot bake, iron, and last night I was trying to work on my 1040 while doing west coast steps.

I worry about my dh, though, because he doesn't. At least he says he doesn't or won't admit it.

I learnt my tango steps whilst ironing: iron to the left, ocho, iron to thr right, back ocho, iron to the left, side step etc. :)

it's true!

[tacad]

Iron left, iron right. :wink:

[Swingolder]

Iron left, iron right. :wink:
Go team, go team,
Fight, fight, fight!!


Oops, I went to too many high school athletic events in my time.