June Gold Star

12th June 2011

This month’s gold star goes to Producer Ronaldo Vasconcellos. Why?

Conversations, Clubbing and Choreography

This metaphor has been brought to you by the letter ‘C’. When I talk about my job, the layperson often has difficulty understanding the difference between being a choreographer and being a dancer. Aside from the obvious similarities to directors (eg: choreographers consider the whole event, including design, costume, context etc., not just the movement); […]

YSL Men’s Collection feat. Jack Huston

I ran into lovely dancer Amber Doyle last night and she reminded me of a job we did together for YSL. For some reason (which probably seemed good at the time) I never put it on my reel. Now, watching it again, I’m not entirely sure why! I’m quite pleased with the choreography and the […]

Love. This. Song.

10th June 2011

I’m absolutely loving this song by Delicate Steve. Video is awesome too, with a priceless bit of interpretive dance. Check it out! Butterfly. (Update: wrong video before, link is correct now)

Beat of My Drum

6th June 2011

Erm, is it just me or is Nicola Robert’s new song kind of awesome? Loving the dancers in the vid too. Well done guys. Check it out. Beat of my Drum

Queen Bey- by Nikki Trow

Okay, did anyone see Beyonce at the Billboard Awards? If so, you were in for a treat, ’cause she was a-maz-ing! Head and shoulders (and possibly torso) above most other pop stars. Her great vocals don’t falter whilst dancing. And when I say dancing….I don’t mean bustin out a few sexy moves….I mean DANCING, and […]

The REAL effect of REALity TV – by Nikki Trow

MTV’s REAL WORLD was my first experience of Reality TV. This was back in the early 90’s and I was around 13. At that age, I was completely oblivious to any editing tricks the producers may have used to amplify the ‘drama’, and the show’s portrayal of its protagonists was by no means slick. They […]

Pina (the film)

27th May 2011

After a hectic period of work, I finally had a chance to see the Wim Wender’s film PINA. Firstly, I should preface this review with the caveat that I L-O-V-E Pina Bausch, and no other choreographer (apart from Philippe Decoufle) holds a more special place in my heart. Secondly, I can’t really see 3D very […]

More About BABIP

25th May 2011

In relation to my BABIP, BASEBALL & BAD LUCK posting, check out this Saber Friendly Tip. (sorry, link broken before. fixed now)

Attack the Block

23rd May 2011

I just saw the excellent new film Attack the Block, written and directed by up and comer Joe Cornish of Adam and Joe Show fame. Lighter on comedy and heavier on action then I was expecting, Attack the Block is really a redemption story with a touch of British Social Drama.