Hustle Dancers--Whoooooooo's Out There?
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SwinginBoo
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Phil Owl said:
I love to Hustle as well. My favorite tune is the one that starts something like:
Do you remember? That 21st night of September...
la de da de da de da
LoL I don't know the words. But it's a great song.
SwinginBoo
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I think you're right Jenn. OH and by the way. I just ordered some really cute stuff from Dancestore.com
baby tee that says Lindy Hopper on it.
A t-shirt for my boyfriend that says "I haven't been swimming. I'm a swing dancer" (cause he's always drenched lol)
Toe-less hose
And some dance pants.
I needed the last two items because my boyfriend and I are going to be part of a performance on Nov. 1st and we have to dress vintage.
Woops. that was really off-topic. Sorry.
baby tee that says Lindy Hopper on it.
A t-shirt for my boyfriend that says "I haven't been swimming. I'm a swing dancer" (cause he's always drenched lol)
Toe-less hose
And some dance pants.
I needed the last two items because my boyfriend and I are going to be part of a performance on Nov. 1st and we have to dress vintage.
Woops. that was really off-topic. Sorry.
Hello everyone,
Hmm, you know I was going to start a post asking people if they didn't like Hustle, but mainly since I'm currently struggling with it! 8)
I've never taken any formal Hustle lessons, but a few months back I went to a dance where it was the featured lesson for the night. I just couldn't get my body to groove with it, unlike the immediate connection I could with ECS and Latin dances.
Last week I went to another dance where Hustle was taught during the first hour...and I really really really tried to be open minded and give it another chance. But the same thing happened...I just couldn't get into it! Finally, I whispered to one of my dance partners that I just didn't enjoy the particular style and she whispered back "me too! I'm glad someone is being honest!"
It is almost a shame to me as I really enjoy watching others dance Hustle...but for some reason my body just doesn't enjoy doing it. Conversely...I also did my first bit of Tango at that same dance...and I LOVED IT! Picked it up right away and went zooming around the dance floor...that's going to be next on my lesson list after WCS.
For the Hustle dancers...could you elaborate on what particulars of the dance you are drawn to? Have any of you had experiences like mine and will it pass with more exposure...or do some other styles of dance do the same to you? :roll:
Sincerely,
SG
Hmm, you know I was going to start a post asking people if they didn't like Hustle, but mainly since I'm currently struggling with it! 8)
I've never taken any formal Hustle lessons, but a few months back I went to a dance where it was the featured lesson for the night. I just couldn't get my body to groove with it, unlike the immediate connection I could with ECS and Latin dances.
Last week I went to another dance where Hustle was taught during the first hour...and I really really really tried to be open minded and give it another chance. But the same thing happened...I just couldn't get into it! Finally, I whispered to one of my dance partners that I just didn't enjoy the particular style and she whispered back "me too! I'm glad someone is being honest!"
It is almost a shame to me as I really enjoy watching others dance Hustle...but for some reason my body just doesn't enjoy doing it. Conversely...I also did my first bit of Tango at that same dance...and I LOVED IT! Picked it up right away and went zooming around the dance floor...that's going to be next on my lesson list after WCS.
For the Hustle dancers...could you elaborate on what particulars of the dance you are drawn to? Have any of you had experiences like mine and will it pass with more exposure...or do some other styles of dance do the same to you? :roll:
Sincerely,
SG
dancergal
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Jenn, it's too bad you hate it. I think it's fun! I'm taking Hustle lessons along with my Salsa lessons to break up the hour. I'm learning more of what I was doing wrong. It's already helped me improve my dance, but old habits are hard to break and now I have to concentrate on my footwork as I dance. I need more practice so I can get the footwork right. Otherwise, it's not that hard of a dance to pick up.
Jenn,
Yikes, sounds you like dislike Hustle even more than I do! I think part of it for me is that I really enjoy the connection from partner dancing with the couple is facing each other in the basic stance. I don't have a repertoire of fancy shines or solo patterns (at least, not yet!), so I always strive for a very smooth basic with just a few well done turns and such. I have lots to learn in all aspects of dance...so I try and keep it simple as I'm still very new at this stuff. And since I am learning about 6 styles at once (hey why not?)...trying to add on another one is just too much for me at this point.
I found with Hustle that there was more distance between the two partners...and the direction of the dance just went against how I like to move my body. Both lessons that I took were somewhat different...the last one was a straight four count...the other I can't seem to recall (besides the John Travolta moves that we went through)...but it reminded me of NC2S for some reason.
I have some slight posture problems which make spins kind of tough for me to do...I get dizzy fairly easily..although I'm working on spotting to correct that. But I don't like to spin in circles all the time....Hustle doesn't seem to let you stay still for very long! :?
I hope the workshop goes good for you! We expect a full report next week.
Best,
SG
Yikes, sounds you like dislike Hustle even more than I do! I think part of it for me is that I really enjoy the connection from partner dancing with the couple is facing each other in the basic stance. I don't have a repertoire of fancy shines or solo patterns (at least, not yet!), so I always strive for a very smooth basic with just a few well done turns and such. I have lots to learn in all aspects of dance...so I try and keep it simple as I'm still very new at this stuff. And since I am learning about 6 styles at once (hey why not?)...trying to add on another one is just too much for me at this point.
I found with Hustle that there was more distance between the two partners...and the direction of the dance just went against how I like to move my body. Both lessons that I took were somewhat different...the last one was a straight four count...the other I can't seem to recall (besides the John Travolta moves that we went through)...but it reminded me of NC2S for some reason.
I have some slight posture problems which make spins kind of tough for me to do...I get dizzy fairly easily..although I'm working on spotting to correct that. But I don't like to spin in circles all the time....Hustle doesn't seem to let you stay still for very long! :?
I hope the workshop goes good for you! We expect a full report next week.
Best,
SG
I have a feeling that hustle is going to be one of those late bloomer dances for me. If you'd asked me a year ago to do a basic ECSwing, I'd have refused and called you bad names to boot! :lol: And now, I'm looking for swing teachers. *shrug* Who knows what might happen with hustle.
Hmm.. Hustle and NC2S? Is it the back rock that you find similar? A bit bigger in NC2S, but I see what you mean. The four-count hustle is one version that a lot of dance studios teach. The three-count (&1-2-3) is a lot harder to figure out rhythmically, but you'll get there.
I have to admit that, done correctly, hustle is a show-offy (I know that's not a word! :lol: ), way sexy dance. I'm just not feeling it yet. :cry:
Will report back on the 19th. For sure.
Jenn
Hmm.. Hustle and NC2S? Is it the back rock that you find similar? A bit bigger in NC2S, but I see what you mean. The four-count hustle is one version that a lot of dance studios teach. The three-count (&1-2-3) is a lot harder to figure out rhythmically, but you'll get there.
I have to admit that, done correctly, hustle is a show-offy (I know that's not a word! :lol: ), way sexy dance. I'm just not feeling it yet. :cry:
Will report back on the 19th. For sure.
Jenn
SDsalsaguy
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Jenn...is your workshop with Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlowe (sp)?
Scorpionguy...I'm with you. I'm trying to work on it socially -- and it has got better -- but hustle just really isn't a dance I groove on. Same thing for me with ECS. Don't know why though, so guess I'll ponder that for a few days and get back to you...
Scorpionguy...I'm with you. I'm trying to work on it socially -- and it has got better -- but hustle just really isn't a dance I groove on. Same thing for me with ECS. Don't know why though, so guess I'll ponder that for a few days and get back to you...
Hi SDSalsaguy,
It is strange how some dances just call us...and others make us want to cringe!
I first started with Latin and mainly picked up Ballroom since the community dances that I go always have a lot of dancers who are really good at it.
Knowing more styles = more ladies to dance with.
But down beneath it all...I must say that Salsa is what grabs at me! Again, I blame it on that Salsa-Rhythms guy...or it could be that I'm part Spanish...either way I just love that music...now to get better dancing to it...well that's going to take a while. :wink:
Take care,
SG
It is strange how some dances just call us...and others make us want to cringe!
I first started with Latin and mainly picked up Ballroom since the community dances that I go always have a lot of dancers who are really good at it.
Knowing more styles = more ladies to dance with.
But down beneath it all...I must say that Salsa is what grabs at me! Again, I blame it on that Salsa-Rhythms guy...or it could be that I'm part Spanish...either way I just love that music...now to get better dancing to it...well that's going to take a while. :wink:
Take care,
SG
Noooooo! :shock: Not another salsaholic in the making! :lol: :lol:
Just kidding, SG. Follow your heart. True, knowing lots of dances does make it easier to fill your "dance card" at certain types of dances, but if salsa is what you love, go do it. You can always try salsa clubs. That way, there won't be a lot of stuff other than salsa, mixed in with a little merengue, bachata, and an occasional (I do mean occasional! :lol: ) cha cha or rumba. Narrows down the number of things you have to learn quite a bit. And you'll get good at it faster. It's your choice.
Just kidding, SG. Follow your heart. True, knowing lots of dances does make it easier to fill your "dance card" at certain types of dances, but if salsa is what you love, go do it. You can always try salsa clubs. That way, there won't be a lot of stuff other than salsa, mixed in with a little merengue, bachata, and an occasional (I do mean occasional! :lol: ) cha cha or rumba. Narrows down the number of things you have to learn quite a bit. And you'll get good at it faster. It's your choice.
SDsalsaguy said:
Yes. The local USABDA chapter is sponsoring a freebie class Friday night and workshops all afternoon Saturday. Orlando really has a lot of cool dance stuff going on lately.
I'm going to check it out. Maybe the world champs can turn me on to their dance. :shock: Arrogant, aren't I? :lol: :lol:
SDsalsaguy
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They actually have just retired from competing this year. I got a chance to talk witht them a bit -- just in passing mind you, not an interview -- back in May at Blackpool. Nice people. I saw them do a hustle demo but, again, this is just one dance that does not call to me. 
Let me know what you think...
Let me know what you think...