corpsband Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Yeah, I've performed and taught complex dance rep. Marching at anything about 180 bpm while playing some crazy stuff is leagues harder. Your core should be engaged while marching anyway, same muscle groups. To say "gracefully standing up" [because lets be honest, true ballet in drum corps is going to be almost impossible to achieve] while playing a softer passage is harder just seems asinine to me. OK. You march 180+ in your ballad. That ROCKS dude. Like I said --everyone has their own definition of what "complex dance rep" is. Obviously your definition is somewhat "different" from others. Everyone's opinion is filtered through their own experience. Edited April 24, 2012 by corpsband 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SopSauceBaus Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 OK. You march 180+ in your ballad. That RACHS dude. Like I said --everyone has their own definition of what "complex dance rep" is. Obviously your definition is somewhat "different" from others. Everyone's opinion is filtered through their own experience. Fixed it for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Fixed it for you.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedb1975 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Wow, gone for a few days and my thread has gone through the roof. Cool! I'll be honest, I was hesitant about it and not sure it would make it's way off the ground. Glad people are enjoying it. Looks like some good discussions too. Edited April 24, 2012 by stevedb1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedb1975 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Like I said --everyone has their own definition of what "complex dance rep" is. Obviously your definition is somewhat "different" from others. Everyone's opinion is filtered through their own experience. This is how I see it as well which is why early on in this thread I posted that there is no "right or wrong" answer in this. "Opinions filtered through their own experience". I could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClutch Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I feel like if Cavaliers did movement like Crown... it would be a little ridiculous looking. Because theyre all guys, and Crown takes a very cute route with their visual programs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch1k3n Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I feel like if Cavaliers did movement like Crown... it would be a little ridiculous looking. Because theyre all guys, and Crown takes a very cute route with their visual programs "Cute"?? I'm not sure I would describe crown's movements as cute but they're certainly not the same style as the cavaliers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClutch Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) "Cute"?? I'm not sure I would describe crown's movements as cute but they're certainly not the same style as the cavaliers I would, but not "cute" with a negative connotation. Cute like: If Im at a show with my wife who was in band in high school and we watch the corps perform, her reaction to Crown would be (was) "Theyre so cute! dancing around and whatnot." I believe that in drum corps, dances should be made for the visual effect that comes from parallel and contrast motion throughout the group dancing. Theyre in band uniforms on a football field. Not very much detail in those intricate dances are seen, rather, we see the big picture. and they look cute. Once again. Cute does not mean bad. Edited April 26, 2012 by TheClutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundryday Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 In recent year Crown's "Puck" section in 2010 takes the cake, and probably is the most memorable. Real intricate artistic movement, and they're not just doing push ups or jumping over somebody. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) In recent year Crown's "Puck" section in 2010 takes the cake, and probably is the most memorable. Real intricate artistic movement, and they're not just doing push ups or jumping over somebody. Oh you mean like the Cavaliers do.... Welcome to DCP.... Edited April 27, 2012 by jjeffeory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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