Quadzkid Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Preferences aside, I think it would be very difficult to claim that anyone moves "better" than the Cavaliers. Their style seems to be gaining favor as drill becomes more difficult and demanding because it is the easiest way to keep continuity and prevent level changes during direction changes and such. The starts and stops are what make groups look sloppy, and they way they move minimizes that. You could say they were at the head of the "drill revolution" in the early 2000's (Niagara Falls anyone?) and I feel like they were able to do what they did (and continue to do) at those tempos because of their technique. Anyone who says BK's technique is rough on the knees, I would have to disagree. Abe and Co. do a really good job of making sure the movement is not harming you. The high mark times are simply effects used during the show, not something that is a staple throughout rehearsal by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbrass Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 your in pleae when your straight leg jazz running, that is cushion for your knees, and your upper body stays lifted. Wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Preferences aside, I think it would be very difficult to claim that anyone moves "better" than the Cavaliers. Their style seems to be gaining favor as drill becomes more difficult and demanding because it is the easiest way to keep continuity and prevent level changes during direction changes and such. I'm sorry, but no. Not trying to be a bugger, but I want to point out to you that the Cavaliers probably show the most changes in 'level', to use your term, of any corps I can think of off the top of my head. Watch them from the side and on the field, if you ever have the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Wrong... Wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouooga Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm sorry, but no. Not trying to be a bugger, but I want to point out to you that the Cavaliers probably show the most changes in 'level', to use your term, of any corps I can think of off the top of my head. Watch them from the side and on the field, if you ever have the chance. Agreed. If I remember correctly, on the forward to backward technique don't they specifically want to see a lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newterak Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Preferences aside, I think it would be very difficult to claim that anyone moves "better" than the Cavaliers. Their style seems to be gaining favor as drill becomes more difficult and demanding because it is the easiest way to keep continuity and prevent level changes during direction changes and such. The starts and stops are what make groups look sloppy, and they way they move minimizes that. lol, I guess I'll have to check my dvds again, somehow i remember something different. As far as the original topic, I think you'll be fine wherever you go if you work on personal fitness and get your body weight in a comfortable range for your joints and muscles to do what they're gonna do all summer. Thats probably the easiest way to prevent any injuries going into the summer, but again thats just from personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spandy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Agreed. If I remember correctly, on the forward to backward technique don't they specifically want to see a lift? Not the way I understand it. The corps that want to see a lift are the ones who march backwards on relevé (straight leg on tip-toe), Phantom and Colts being two that I'm aware of. The Cavies style is designed to keep everything above the waist level and smooth, "like ducks on water" being the end goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawn Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Preferences aside, I think it would be very difficult to claim that anyone moves "better" than the Cavaliers. the blue devils have moved the "best" since 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzizzailslf04 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Agreed. If I remember correctly, on the forward to backward technique don't they specifically want to see a lift? no. Bust most other corps' do. the whole point of the Cavaliers' technique is the prevent a level change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbrass Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Wrong... Straight leg jazz running does NOT involve plie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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