Love from your humble blogger,
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
So Danca Picture Contest!
Welcome to the first ever So Danca picture contest! Here is an opportunity for you to show how much you love So Danca and by doing so get some rewards! ^_^
Rules and Regulations (subject to change at any time):
1. Picture must have the message "I love So Danca" somewhere within the picture. This could be you wearing a So Danca product, holding a sign, and anything else you can think of, be as creative as you like!
2. Pictures must be rated PG, all pictures rating PG-13 and above will be deleted.
3. you are allowed to submit more then one pic ^_^
4. you may submit pictures to: news@sodanca.com include an email or phone number you may be reached in case of you winning.
5. Winners will be judged by the following criteria: creativity, humor, and quality.
6. Prizes are a surprise! But I assure you the winners will be very happy! They will also be featured in this blog and on our facebook page! All contestants will be displayed, but only one will be the winner ^^
As of right now the competition will go till May 22nd. This is subject to change.
Love from your humble blogger,
1. Picture must have the message "I love So Danca" somewhere within the picture. This could be you wearing a So Danca product, holding a sign, and anything else you can think of, be as creative as you like!
2. Pictures must be rated PG, all pictures rating PG-13 and above will be deleted.
3. you are allowed to submit more then one pic ^_^
4. you may submit pictures to: news@sodanca.com include an email or phone number you may be reached in case of you winning.
5. Winners will be judged by the following criteria: creativity, humor, and quality.
6. Prizes are a surprise! But I assure you the winners will be very happy! They will also be featured in this blog and on our facebook page! All contestants will be displayed, but only one will be the winner ^^
As of right now the competition will go till May 22nd. This is subject to change.
Love from your humble blogger,
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
An Evening With Anne Polajenko "The right time to Pointe"
When is the right time to begin Pointe?
This is a somewhat controversial subject with two distinct schools of thought.
One camp holds that Pointe work should not be started before the age of 11 when the growth spaces between bones of the feet are almost closed. They maintain that going up on the toes prematurely can and will distort the feet since the foot is so flexible at that point.
The other side believes this very flexibility is an asset which should be exploited. These teachers will put children on Pointe at age nine or ten when the foot is still flexible enough to be shaped to the Pointe work. It should be noted though that these teachers are very careful and only do a limited amount of strengthening exercises at the barre and do so for a long time.
Whatever the method, clearly the feet are only part of the issue. The student's overall technique must be sufficient to allow Pointe work. An average of three, 1 1/2 hour classes per week for three years should be required as a minimum. Then comes the individual's physique. Are the child's knees and back strong enough to withstand the effort? Does she have any anatomical problems such as severely swayed back or hyper-extended knees which can impact on her ability to perform exercises on Pointe? These, and may other physical factors, will weigh heavily in the decision. As always, common sense should be the guide.
So'Dança Pointe shoes are available only from size 1 ( Adult 4 in normal street size)
----- Anne Polajenko
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We hope you all had a fantastic weekend, filled with excitement and loads of dance!
A few things to remember:
1. So Danca Picture Contest is still up and going (for rules see last weds post)
2. Lakers are no longer in the runner up teams in the nba, o.O I know, I was amazed as well.
3. Thor was a pretty good movie, I recommend it. Not horrible like I had previously expected.
4. Keep checking the blog and keep an eye on So Danca, we have a lot of new things coming out and you won't want to miss any of it :)
love from your humble blogger,
This is a somewhat controversial subject with two distinct schools of thought.
One camp holds that Pointe work should not be started before the age of 11 when the growth spaces between bones of the feet are almost closed. They maintain that going up on the toes prematurely can and will distort the feet since the foot is so flexible at that point.
The other side believes this very flexibility is an asset which should be exploited. These teachers will put children on Pointe at age nine or ten when the foot is still flexible enough to be shaped to the Pointe work. It should be noted though that these teachers are very careful and only do a limited amount of strengthening exercises at the barre and do so for a long time.
Whatever the method, clearly the feet are only part of the issue. The student's overall technique must be sufficient to allow Pointe work. An average of three, 1 1/2 hour classes per week for three years should be required as a minimum. Then comes the individual's physique. Are the child's knees and back strong enough to withstand the effort? Does she have any anatomical problems such as severely swayed back or hyper-extended knees which can impact on her ability to perform exercises on Pointe? These, and may other physical factors, will weigh heavily in the decision. As always, common sense should be the guide.
So'Dança Pointe shoes are available only from size 1 ( Adult 4 in normal street size)
----- Anne Polajenko
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We hope you all had a fantastic weekend, filled with excitement and loads of dance!
A few things to remember:
1. So Danca Picture Contest is still up and going (for rules see last weds post)
2. Lakers are no longer in the runner up teams in the nba, o.O I know, I was amazed as well.
3. Thor was a pretty good movie, I recommend it. Not horrible like I had previously expected.
4. Keep checking the blog and keep an eye on So Danca, we have a lot of new things coming out and you won't want to miss any of it :)
love from your humble blogger,
Friday, May 6, 2011
I want my flying car now!
In the near future sales representatives will no longer be having to drive themselves anywhere. Our kids will look at us and say "What? You actually pressed the pedals and drove yourself?! Unreal!". (Yes, "unreal" will be a hit slang in the future).
This is not new news to most of us, I understand, but I feel as though this particular project has finally begun to get the recognition and respect it deserves only recently.
The concept of having a computer drive your car for you sounds appealing to most, but to some it sounds tragic. There are many skeptics out there, and thank god for them, without their constant barrage of questions and problems, we most likely would not be able to find and fix all the flaws/problems the google car might face.
The Google guys had this quote basically stating that 'if the computer had been created before the car then we would have done this a long time ago', and I agree. This is an incredible step forward. The dream of flying cars could only come true if this invention were to be implemented, and I want my flying car. Just imagine being able to sleep on your way home from work, or to work from home. To be able to do homework in the car, to be able to get in your car and not worry about the fact that you're too exhausted to drive. We're talking an instant reduction of car accidents, speeding fines, insurance cuts, increase in productivity, and tons more. The upsides of living in a world where cars drive themselves is paramount.
This project has been worked on continually for a significant amount of time now, enough time to not only be taken seriously but to actually earn the right to have our attention and hope. After this is implemented, we will be one step closer to having our dreamed of flying cars. And as I stated before, I want my flying car.
I'm going to leave you with this bit of genious comic goodness from XKCD I found a while ago:
We at So Danca hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of awesomeness. Don't forget about the picture contest, it is underway, so send your pic entries to news@sodanca.com
What do you think of the whole Google car thing? And how come?
Love from your humble blogger,
This is not new news to most of us, I understand, but I feel as though this particular project has finally begun to get the recognition and respect it deserves only recently.
The concept of having a computer drive your car for you sounds appealing to most, but to some it sounds tragic. There are many skeptics out there, and thank god for them, without their constant barrage of questions and problems, we most likely would not be able to find and fix all the flaws/problems the google car might face.
The Google guys had this quote basically stating that 'if the computer had been created before the car then we would have done this a long time ago', and I agree. This is an incredible step forward. The dream of flying cars could only come true if this invention were to be implemented, and I want my flying car. Just imagine being able to sleep on your way home from work, or to work from home. To be able to do homework in the car, to be able to get in your car and not worry about the fact that you're too exhausted to drive. We're talking an instant reduction of car accidents, speeding fines, insurance cuts, increase in productivity, and tons more. The upsides of living in a world where cars drive themselves is paramount.
This project has been worked on continually for a significant amount of time now, enough time to not only be taken seriously but to actually earn the right to have our attention and hope. After this is implemented, we will be one step closer to having our dreamed of flying cars. And as I stated before, I want my flying car.
I'm going to leave you with this bit of genious comic goodness from XKCD I found a while ago:
We at So Danca hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of awesomeness. Don't forget about the picture contest, it is underway, so send your pic entries to news@sodanca.com
What do you think of the whole Google car thing? And how come?
Love from your humble blogger,
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Future of Dance Films
There have been many dance movies throughout the ages, and though I don't consider any of the movies in the top 5 list to be the best within the dance movie genre, these are the "top grossing movies" within the dance genre. All references for this post including gross $ and all other info can be found here.
There shouldn't be a big surprise when it comes to the first movie "Black Swan" which had a box office total of $106,952,327. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this movie in the world of dance. I'm sure many of you have heard about all the extra dancers drama that has been going on there, follow this link dance magazine for more info on all that.
From there, in order of placing and total life time gross next to them, we have "Saturday Night Fever" ($94,213,184), "Flashdance" ($92,921,203), "Save The Last Dance" ($91,057,006), and "Footloose" ($80,035,402).
Here is the first point I wish to call attention to. My theory is that "Black Swan" was only as big of a hit as it was because it has been the only 'serious' dance movie, with a big budget in nine years. Nine years people, that's a long time. In nine years we've been plagued by movies like "Step up" and such that have called themselves 'serious' dance movies, when in truth these have all been low budget, cheesy, comical films. Though some of these movies are rather fun to watch, they are not "Academy Award" worthy, that's what I'm talking about. A movie like "Chicago" even did not make that much in box office at first but only later on was considered something special. But here again this is not a strictly 'dance' movie, here we're talking about a theater to movie film that incorporates dance, thus not fitting our list.
One can only hope that Hollywood will realize the size and potential value in producing quality dance films, and that we will in the future avoid such problems as relying on a "star" to do the dancing and instead actually get a top class professional dancer to be the main character featured within the film, it makes sense. You have so much talent out there, why not use it? It's only logical. It would bring back the age of films like "Singing in the Rain", "Anchor's Away", "Kiss Me Kate", "All That Jazz", "High Society" and tons of other movies. In the past this was a standard move, I think it's about time we begin to follow that path again.
With "Black Swan" having such a large box office gross we might be seeing the new era of Dance Film magic happen soon. I look forward to might be coming, with fingers crossed.
What do you think of the past few dance films that have been coming out? Do you agree or disagree with me on this article?
Let me know with a comment bellow,
Love from your humble blogger,
There shouldn't be a big surprise when it comes to the first movie "Black Swan" which had a box office total of $106,952,327. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this movie in the world of dance. I'm sure many of you have heard about all the extra dancers drama that has been going on there, follow this link dance magazine for more info on all that.
From there, in order of placing and total life time gross next to them, we have "Saturday Night Fever" ($94,213,184), "Flashdance" ($92,921,203), "Save The Last Dance" ($91,057,006), and "Footloose" ($80,035,402).
Here is the first point I wish to call attention to. My theory is that "Black Swan" was only as big of a hit as it was because it has been the only 'serious' dance movie, with a big budget in nine years. Nine years people, that's a long time. In nine years we've been plagued by movies like "Step up" and such that have called themselves 'serious' dance movies, when in truth these have all been low budget, cheesy, comical films. Though some of these movies are rather fun to watch, they are not "Academy Award" worthy, that's what I'm talking about. A movie like "Chicago" even did not make that much in box office at first but only later on was considered something special. But here again this is not a strictly 'dance' movie, here we're talking about a theater to movie film that incorporates dance, thus not fitting our list.
One can only hope that Hollywood will realize the size and potential value in producing quality dance films, and that we will in the future avoid such problems as relying on a "star" to do the dancing and instead actually get a top class professional dancer to be the main character featured within the film, it makes sense. You have so much talent out there, why not use it? It's only logical. It would bring back the age of films like "Singing in the Rain", "Anchor's Away", "Kiss Me Kate", "All That Jazz", "High Society" and tons of other movies. In the past this was a standard move, I think it's about time we begin to follow that path again.
With "Black Swan" having such a large box office gross we might be seeing the new era of Dance Film magic happen soon. I look forward to might be coming, with fingers crossed.
What do you think of the past few dance films that have been coming out? Do you agree or disagree with me on this article?
Let me know with a comment bellow,
Love from your humble blogger,
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
So Danca Picture Contest!
Welcome to the first ever So Danca picture contest! Here is an opportunity for you to show how much you love So Danca and by doing so get some rewards! ^_^
Rules and Regulations (subject to change at any time):
1. Picture must have the message "I love So Danca" somewhere within the picture. This could be you wearing a So Danca product, holding a sign, and anything else you can think of, be as creative as you like!
2. Pictures must be rated PG, all pictures rating PG-13 and above will be deleted.
3. you are allowed to submit more then one pic ^_^
4. you may submit pictures to: news@sodanca.com include an email or phone number you may be reached in case of you winning.
5. Winners will be judged by the following criteria: creativity, humor, and quality.
6. Prizes are a surprise! But I assure you the winners will be very happy! They will also be featured in this blog and on our facebook page! All contestants will be displayed, but only one will be the winner ^^
As of right now the competition will go till May 22nd. This is subject to change.
Love from your humble blogger,
Rules and Regulations (subject to change at any time):
1. Picture must have the message "I love So Danca" somewhere within the picture. This could be you wearing a So Danca product, holding a sign, and anything else you can think of, be as creative as you like!
2. Pictures must be rated PG, all pictures rating PG-13 and above will be deleted.
3. you are allowed to submit more then one pic ^_^
4. you may submit pictures to: news@sodanca.com include an email or phone number you may be reached in case of you winning.
5. Winners will be judged by the following criteria: creativity, humor, and quality.
6. Prizes are a surprise! But I assure you the winners will be very happy! They will also be featured in this blog and on our facebook page! All contestants will be displayed, but only one will be the winner ^^
As of right now the competition will go till May 22nd. This is subject to change.
Love from your humble blogger,
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
An evening with Anne Polajenko: "The Origin of the Pointe Shoe"
The origin of the Pointe shoe
No one knows who actually invented the Pointe shoe. But, as early as the 1840s, a teacher named Filippo Taglioni developed the shoe for his daughter, the famous Italian ballerina Maria Taglioni. Why would he do that?
The 1800s corresponds to what is known as the Romantic period in the Arts. At this time, literature, music and dance were full of supernatural stories. In the ballet "Giselle" a young girl dies of a broken heart and her spirit joins the kingdom of the Willis who seek revenge on unfaithful men. In "Swan Lake" a young lady is turned into a swan and can only be freed by true love. You get the picture.
For the ballerina to look as ethereal as a floating spirit, it was necessary to use some theatrical devices. One of these was the harness she wore under her costume which, attached to a cable high above her, would literally fly her up and away. Another was Filippo Taglioni's shoe which added to the dancer's illusion of lightness as she rose up on her toes. Maria being not only his daughter but also the most famous ballerina of her time, it was natural Filippo should test the shoe on her. It created a sensation.
Once Maria Taglioni wore the first Pointe shoes, others were quick to follow. Soon, dancing on Pointe was the rule rather than the exception. By the late 1800s, the next generation of Italian ballerinas were performing unheard of technical feats on their toes.
The shoe was naturally nothing like the ones we have today. The toe box was hardened but it would be many years before shoe makers perfected the shape and strength of the shoe. Many more years would go by before dancers actually had choices of styles to fit their individual foot constructions as well as choices of shank strengths etc.
Interestingly though, some of the most difficult steps to date were first done in the late 1800s by these Italian ballerinas (like the 32 consecutive fouettés) in shoes that were nothing more than reinforced slippers. It begs the question: have we gone soft over time or were they super human?
--- Anne Polajenko
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Hello everyone, we hope you all had a good weekend and are having a fantastic week filled with dancing, joy and tons of love.
Now that all the hype form the royal wedding has died down a bit, what was your opinion the wedding? And on the big hurrah people made about it, was it a good thing, a bad thing, a necessary thing, or a lame tradition?
Post your comments bellow and let us know what you think, ^_^
Love from your humble blogger,
No one knows who actually invented the Pointe shoe. But, as early as the 1840s, a teacher named Filippo Taglioni developed the shoe for his daughter, the famous Italian ballerina Maria Taglioni. Why would he do that?
The 1800s corresponds to what is known as the Romantic period in the Arts. At this time, literature, music and dance were full of supernatural stories. In the ballet "Giselle" a young girl dies of a broken heart and her spirit joins the kingdom of the Willis who seek revenge on unfaithful men. In "Swan Lake" a young lady is turned into a swan and can only be freed by true love. You get the picture.
For the ballerina to look as ethereal as a floating spirit, it was necessary to use some theatrical devices. One of these was the harness she wore under her costume which, attached to a cable high above her, would literally fly her up and away. Another was Filippo Taglioni's shoe which added to the dancer's illusion of lightness as she rose up on her toes. Maria being not only his daughter but also the most famous ballerina of her time, it was natural Filippo should test the shoe on her. It created a sensation.
Once Maria Taglioni wore the first Pointe shoes, others were quick to follow. Soon, dancing on Pointe was the rule rather than the exception. By the late 1800s, the next generation of Italian ballerinas were performing unheard of technical feats on their toes.
The shoe was naturally nothing like the ones we have today. The toe box was hardened but it would be many years before shoe makers perfected the shape and strength of the shoe. Many more years would go by before dancers actually had choices of styles to fit their individual foot constructions as well as choices of shank strengths etc.
Interestingly though, some of the most difficult steps to date were first done in the late 1800s by these Italian ballerinas (like the 32 consecutive fouettés) in shoes that were nothing more than reinforced slippers. It begs the question: have we gone soft over time or were they super human?
--- Anne Polajenko
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello everyone, we hope you all had a good weekend and are having a fantastic week filled with dancing, joy and tons of love.
Now that all the hype form the royal wedding has died down a bit, what was your opinion the wedding? And on the big hurrah people made about it, was it a good thing, a bad thing, a necessary thing, or a lame tradition?
Post your comments bellow and let us know what you think, ^_^
Love from your humble blogger,
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