Tuty's Offers Bunny Girl Sexy AO

Tuty's Offers Bunny Girl Sexy AO 120420

Su Voir of Tuty's sent us this offer ...

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Dear Friends and customers,

Su Voir and Tuty's introduce everyone's dream girl animation overrider - "Bunny Girl sexy AO". 

 
This AO will give you immediate change to a sensual and gorgeous looking woman.  You will have to choose this item if you want to be elegantly erotic. 

The AO contains 43 animations (2 huds: priority 3, 4)
- 6 walks
- 10 animated stands
- 5 animated sits
- 4 ground sits
- full fly and swim set, crouch and crouch walk, stand up and typing motion etc.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the store!
Su Voir & Tuty's   

11 Gifts from Diesel Works

11 Gifts from Diesel Works 120414

Rogan Diesel of Diesel Works sent this notice to us ...

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11 Gifts from the 2011-2012 period are now available at the store for a LIMITED period for those who didn't grab them.

Gifts Include:

Plus eight more.

== NEW RELEASE ==

2 months ago I announced plans for some racy poses and animations. Never got around to it until recently and here they are. These are ANIMATED, but a static version is also provided in the pack for photography purposes.

Posters:
( https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Diesel-Works-Wall-Adult-Animation-Pose/3381116 )
( https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Diesel-Works-Lifted-Adult-Animation-Pose/3381066 )
( https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Diesel-Works-Folded-Adult-Animation-Pose/3381120 )

These are currently available ONLY at the marketplace.

HUMANOID IGOR 33 DANCE for 1 L$

HUMANOID IGOR 33 DANCE for 1 L$

Marcus Adkins announced in the HUMANOID Group today the following ...

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A special gift from Humanoid.

Get the Dance IGOR 33 for 1 L$ !
Search for the FREE Vendors and get the 1 L$ Dance.

Igor is one of the most famous Dancers in SL.
We are very happy to work with him, get his unreleased piece now !

The History of SL Dance - Author/Investigator Wanted

The History of SL Dance - Author/Investigator Wanted 120410

One of the ideas that came from the March 2012 DANCE QUEENS Survey is to write a history of SL dance. It is a kind of strange to think of dance history for a group that is dedicated to the fun of dancing, but, then again, maybe it is not so strange.

I love history because it helps me understand why things are the way they are. When I think about my five plus years of dancing in SL I have seen quite a few changes, for example, the introduction of MOCAP dances, the almost total elimination of couples pose balls and the introduction of position change in dance shows. These are inventions and innovations that came from the people of SL and have made dancing so much more fun for us. Sometimes I think about the work that people did on dancing long before I arrived. In the properties of each animation is the name of the creator. Sometimes, I look up the names and I see birth dates of 2005, 2004, even 2003. Wow, these are people who worked on SL animations and dance equipment before I had any idea of SL.

So, I would like to see a history of SL dancing. Such aspects as animations, dance equipment, dance shows, dance groups are all part of it. Investigating the history, interviewing the people involved and making an interesting account of dance in SL is what is needed. I am willing to be involved, but I would much prefer that one or two DANCE QUEENS members who like this idea step forward and take on the work and pleasure of creating the History of SL Dance.

xxx
Nottoo

Dancing to Classical Music

Dancing to Classical Music 120409

Tia Heinkel sent us this invitation to dance to classical music ...

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On Friday 13th April from 1.00pm  till 5.00pm  SL time we are staging a classical music event with dancing and a 3D surround light show. The music will be well known classical favourites [we have 2 DJ's playing 30 mins each in turn of their favourites] and is planned to be a fun and energising event.

The dancing will range from the fast and furiouis Can Can, through wild leaps to Wagner and the delicate ballet of Swan Lake - and all points in between.

I will lead group dances from my chim but its very informal and I would be delighted if other dancers would like to come along and dance solo or share their dances with others in an equally informal way.

I dont think that there is much classical dancing in SL and this would be a great opportunity for dancers to practice and try their skills. It seems to me that classical dancing is quite different to the usual dance in SL with changes of dance needed in the one piece of music to match it well.

Dress is anything that you would want to wear to a classical concert.

The poster for the event is attached.

The LM is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Key%20West%20Island/78/82/29
To give you an idea about the sorts of events we do please take a look at our Flickr site : http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewaveevents/

New AOs, Dance Table and Freebie at Henmations

New AOs, Dance Table and  Freebie at Henmations 120409

Hendrik Schroeder sent this notice to the Henmations Group today ...

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HAPPY EASTER!

your HENMATIONS Easter Gift is waiting for you next to the landing spot at our Mainstore now!
Come down and get your FREE copy of a nice Couple Ballroom Dance.

NEW AO ANIMATIONS
We just released several new Female AO Animations, Stands & Walks... sexy as never before!
Note... only the Pink Vendors are loaded with the new AO Animations.

NEW DANCE TABLE / CLUB & BURLESQUE STYLE

A brand new Dance Table Deluxe arrived, with a new sculpted Prim Design, ideal for Clubs.
Its now loaded with 40 outstanding Tabledance Animations +2 brand new Bonus Dances.
Enjoy your Easter Weekend and have a nice Dance :)

Talking About Classifying Dances

Talking About Classifying Dances 120408

Psyche Lunacy and I had an interesting conversation today about classifying dances. A couple of months ago the two of us classified all of the SL couples dances we could find into the DANCE QUEEN Categories and Styles. We have a common understanding of the categories and styles, and this conversation took us beyond that. With Psyche's permission I am putting an edited version of the conversation here. I would love to hear from you with your thoughts about how you classify the "feel" of a dance.

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[07:03:22] Nottoo Wise: one of the things u said when we were classifying dances several times in fact was that a dance is a happy dance
[07:03:43] Psyche Lunasea: ;)
[07:03:54] Nottoo Wise: that showed me that u have a classification of dances on the how it makes u feel
[07:03:59] Psyche Lunasea: i like happy dances
[07:04:06] Nottoo Wise: this is something i do also tho i tend to work more on individual dances
[07:04:20] Psyche Lunasea: i also like sexy dances;)
[07:04:21] Nottoo Wise: and think in terms of sexiness
[07:04:24] Nottoo Wise: hahahaha
[07:04:40] Nottoo Wise: but the idea of feel of a dance is important
[07:05:07] Psyche Lunasea: i'm a person of emotion;)
[07:05:12] Nottoo Wise: we have classified them into speed and type/category/style
[07:05:39] Nottoo Wise: i tried to write down how i define the feel and havent come up with a good description but i think for advanced dancers this is important
[07:05:56] Psyche Lunasea: yes it's so difficult
[07:06:16] Nottoo Wise: it helps u know whether a dance fits the music and if two different dances will fit together
[07:06:19] Psyche Lunasea: so i put higher marks for dances with good emotion
[07:06:40] Nottoo Wise: have u ever tried to write down how u do this
[07:07:08] Psyche Lunasea: just writing down notes for each dance not classifying
[07:07:27] Psyche Lunasea: this is a happy dance or something
[07:07:43] Nottoo Wise: i think this is one thing that makes good dancers into great dancers
[07:08:15] Psyche Lunasea: yeah
[07:08:37] Psyche Lunasea: it's difficult to memorize all dances as there are too many anims so i write them down
[07:09:17] Nottoo Wise: r there key words u use to describe the dances
[07:09:34] Psyche Lunasea: sometimes
[07:09:55] Psyche Lunasea: they are not organized, though
[07:10:22] Nottoo Wise: take a look at ur descriptions and see if there r words that u might use
[07:10:33] Nottoo Wise: since i focus on sexiness i have used a division of dances into three basic classes of speed then i subdivide them into soft moderate and hard
[07:11:17] Nottoo Wise: so i have a slow soft
[07:11:28] Nottoo Wise: slow moderate
[07:10:47] Psyche Lunasea: energetic
[07:10:49] Psyche Lunasea: cute, sensual
[07:11:37] Nottoo Wise: soft is sensual
[07:11:47] Psyche Lunasea: swirls
[07:11:51] Nottoo Wise: it helps me a lot
[07:11:58] Nottoo Wise: my HUD is set up that way
[07:12:00] Psyche Lunasea: manly
[07:12:04] Psyche Lunasea: or muscular
[07:12:09] Nottoo Wise: manly is hard
[07:12:16] Psyche Lunasea: erotic
[07:12:24] Nottoo Wise: yes
[07:12:42] Nottoo Wise: its an arbitrary classification but very helpful
[07:12:53] Psyche Lunasea: the column i put comments is "description"
[07:12:59] Nottoo Wise: and i find i like the soft dances the best
[07:13:09] Psyche Lunasea: i see
[07:13:24] Nottoo Wise: yes it can be in the description
[07:13:41] Nottoo Wise: what i would love is a common understanding of the feel of a dance
[07:13:44] Psyche Lunasea: so some descriptions are "stiff" or not smooth
[07:13:49] Nottoo Wise: then that would help in classifying them
[07:14:08] Psyche Lunasea: sometimes they are kinda evaluation
[07:14:26] Nottoo Wise: what do u mean evaluation
[07:14:37] Psyche Lunasea: or sometimes "with quick steps"
[07:14:38] Psyche Lunasea: i mean if a dance is not good for including my dance i will note it
[07:15:38] Nottoo Wise: one of the things i have found
[07:15:49] Nottoo Wise: is that my sequences tend to be a certain style
[07:16:00] Psyche Lunasea: yes i see
[07:16:02] Nottoo Wise: i tend to make dance sequences that are artistic
[07:16:07] Psyche Lunasea: most dancers are.
[07:16:18] Nottoo Wise: if i try to make one that is for example hiphop i am not good at all or house music i am terrible
[07:16:34] Psyche Lunasea: most dancers have certain styles
[07:16:54] Nottoo Wise: yes when i look at diawas dances in the last choreography show for example she is super at the hiphop dances
[07:17:15] Nottoo Wise: i could not do what she does
[07:17:17] Psyche Lunasea: yeah
[07:17:32] Psyche Lunasea: i also was impressed by Illianda in the former show
[07:17:44] Nottoo Wise: this has been a good conversation about classifying dances
[07:17:59] Nottoo Wise: yes illi has her own style
[07:18:23] Nottoo Wise: would u agree for me to put an edited version of the discussion about dance classification on the blog?
[07:18:34] Psyche Lunasea: of course
[07:18:39] Nottoo Wise: :-))
[07:18:50] Psyche Lunasea: i don't anything that i have to make secret lol
[07:18:54] Nottoo Wise: i would love to get other people to comment on how they classify the feel of a dance

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So, you advanced dancers out there ... how do you describe your dances by how they make you feel? Let me know and maybe we can come up with a common understanding of a way to do this so that we can capture this in our database.

xxx
Nottoo

MyAnimation Releases New Dances

MyAnimation Releases New Dances 120407

Ramona Criss announced the following in the MyAnimation Group today ...

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➊  We are proud to announce our  NEW   DANCE   RELEASES ( 6 April 2012) :
   
    ▀▄   HIP HOP LYRICAL Dances
    ▀▄   INTERNATIONAL FOLK  Dances
    ▀▄   Michael JACKSON  Dances
      •●  All Dance Packs have Discount  - 10 - 25 % OFF. ●•

MODERN DIVAS - LIVE @ MOULIN ROUGE

MODERN DIVAS - LIVE @ MOULIN ROUGE 120406

Xanthia Lisle sent us this invitation ...

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MODERN DIVAS - LIVE @ MOULIN ROUGE - APRIL 7, 2012 7PM SLT

From Olivia Newton-John, to Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and yes even some Male Divas, the Moulin Rouge Dancers brighten the stage with their presence on this night of nights!  So take a walk down the runway of the Music Awards with us as the Moulin Rouge Presents this NEW show - Modern Divas Dance Show -- only at Moulin Rouge

MyAnimation Announces April Gift

MyAnimation Announces April Gift 120406

Ramona Criss announced the following in the MyAnimation Group today ...

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>>>   APRIL   GIFT  <<<< come and get it
Fri, Apr 06 2012 6:59:41 AM PDT

APRIL  -  GIFT - EXCLUSIVE Dance Animation.
Take YOUR FRIENDS with YOU !! :)

We Released PACKS with our Latest Dances

Illegal Dances

Illegal Dances 120405


This is an update on illegal dances that are being sold in SL.


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120405

In DANCE QUEENS chat today two additional sellers of illegal dances were identified:

1. Urban Motion selling MyAnim and Sine Wave copied dances,
2. Elfy Clip selling Harem Dances on Marketplace.

I am not mentioning the names of the DANCE QUEENS members who reported the stolen dances, so they don't get attacked by the thieves. I have reported the stolen dances. As always, do not buy from these vendors.

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120312

A quick update on illegal dances ... Artoo Magneto sent me this note about Aliana Animations:

[03:07:19] artoo Magneto: (Saved Mon Mar 12 03:52:29 2012)hi nottoo
[03:07:19] artoo Magneto: (Saved Mon Mar 12 03:52:38 2012)thanks for the info about that Alana animations
[03:07:19] artoo Magneto: (Saved Mon Mar 12 03:52:55 2012)i let the reseller know about it and surely report alana

YAY Artoo!!!

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120310

A DANCE QUEEN member sent me a possible SL Marketplace vendor selling pirated Sine Wave dances. Here is the note with the DQ member's name omitted:

"Hi Nottoo,

In searching SL Marketplace for info on the Vista HUD I encountered a collection of 85 dances that I suspect might be pirated.  Several years ago, as a newbie, I purchased a set of 85 dances, cheap, that I later decided were probably pirated from Sine Wave.  This may be the same set.  Mine came from a store with a name similar to "Radio Shack" (a RL chain store in the US), that soon disappeared.

I know you are busy now, but sometime you might want to take a look at this:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/85-Great-Dances/3210431

Here is the ad copy:
85 Great Dances
Great Dances From Creators All Over SL Perfect To Ad To Your Dance hud/Vista AO Or Chimera Or Use As Singles.
 Try them out For this Price Even If You Only Liked One You Would Be Getting Your Moneys Worth!!

 Great Goods
Visit The Store
Sold by: jazie1
L$299         $1.58 USD"

I went online and looked at them. There was no indication of where they came from, so I IMd the seller. Here are the notes (I know I am violating the SL TOS service by printing this, but I will gladly take a penalty to get Linden Lab to do something about pirating):

[10:51] Nottoo Wise: hello jaxie1
[10:51] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[10:51] Nottoo Wise: jazie, i saw the 85 dances that u r selling on marketplace
[10:51] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[10:52] Nottoo Wise: someone IMd me that the dances might be the same as those sold by Sine wave
[10:52] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[10:52] Nottoo Wise: can u confirm that they r not sine wave dances before i purchase them
[10:52] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[10:52] Nottoo Wise: ty
[10:52] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
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[13:00] jazie1: hello the dances are from several creators not realy shure who they have been compiled from all over sl from several full perm stores and friends
[13:00] Nottoo Wise: ok ty
[13:00] jazie1: your most welcome=)
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So I bought the dances. Unfortunately, I was busy and it was only several days later that I opened them to discover 85 Sine wave dances with Easy Babcock as the creator ... WOW PIRATED DANCES

So today I sent this note ...

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[06:31:53] Nottoo Wise: Hello Jazie
[06:31:54] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:32:18] Nottoo Wise: last week I imd u abut the 85 dance that u have for sale on SL Marketplace
[06:32:18] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:32:35] Nottoo Wise: i asked u if the dances were copies of sine wave dances
[06:32:35] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:32:45] Nottoo Wise: u said they were full perm from all over
[06:32:46] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:33:21] Nottoo Wise: i bought them and found them to be copies of sine wave dances
[06:33:21] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:33:30] Nottoo Wise: with easy babcock still as the creator
[06:33:30] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:35:04] Nottoo Wise: i ask u to remove the dances from sale on SL Marketplace and return my purchase price
[06:35:04] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[06:35:05] Nottoo Wise: ty
[06:35:06] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.

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So, as always, don't buy these dances. I will let you know what I learn.

This got me excited again about illegal dances, so I decided to revisit all the previously active illegal dance stores. Here is what I found:

* Belle's Breath of Lust - Still selling pirated Sine Wave dances.

Aliana Animations - This store is still selling pirated dance poles and chairs. The surprising thing is that they are located right next to an AKEYO outlet. I have IMd Artoo Magneto the owner of AKEYO to ask him what his relationship is with Aliana:

[14:03:49] Nottoo Wise: hi Artoo xxx
[14:03:49] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[14:04:24] Nottoo Wise: I have found a store called Aliana Animations that appears to be selling pirated dance poles anims and chair anims from Sine Wave
[14:04:24] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[14:04:48] Nottoo Wise: i was surprised to find the store connected to one of your outlets
[14:04:49] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[14:05:03] Nottoo Wise: is this store yours or do you have any connection with this store
[14:05:04] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[14:05:16] Nottoo Wise: here is the slurl Dark Desires (33,158,2282)
[14:05:17] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.
[14:05:20] Nottoo Wise: ty xxx
[14:05:20] Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later.

I will let you know what Artoo responds.

AnimAlive - This store appears to have stopped selling pirated Sexy Jesse's dances. I will stop reporting on them ... YAY!

BBCS #5 - This store has changed its location ... here is the new LM. This store seems to have stopped selling pirated Sine Wave dances ... another YAY.

Dance Animations - This store appears to be out of business ... WOW maybe we are having success.

Fly Nation Animation - This store is out of business ... HAHAHAHA ... DOUBLE YAY!!

MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! - HAHAHAHA ... I have been banned from this store. WOW, at least they are reading this blog. I asked a friend to take a look ... yep, they are still selling pirated Sine Wave dance poles. It's too bad because this store has a lot of stuff for sale. I wonder how much other stuff is stolen.

Rolik's Workshop - Awww, they still sell pirated Sexy Jesse anims.

Wooden furniture - Another awww ... still selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances.

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Well, we are having some success. I guess it's time for another abuse report to Linden Lab that they can trash ... but maybe one day LL will realize that their Intellectual Property rules need adjustment.

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120206


The illegal list is growing. Here is another * Belle's Breath of Lust selling pirated Sine Wave dances and a few originals. As always, I recommend that you not shop at stores with illegal dances.


Here is the current list of illegal dance sellers:
* Belle's Breath of Lust
Alana Animations
AnimAlive
BBCS #5
Dance Animations
Fly Nation Animation
MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE!
Rolik's Workshop
Wooden furniture


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120114


Another dance seller is offering pirated Sine Wave poles, chairs and stools ... Alana Animations.


A well-established furniture maker is also now selling Sine Wave dance pole anims ... Wooden furniture.


Do not shop here.


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111231


One new dance seller has been identified selling pirated dances:


1. Fly Nation Animation is selling pirated Sine Wave dances. For the first time I have seen the Sine Wave dance chair being pirated.


As always I recommend that you not purchase anything from this store.


Here is an update on the other illegal dances reported previously:


1. MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! is still selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances.

2. Dance Animations is still selling pirated Sine Wave dances.
3. Rolik's Workshop is still selling a dance pirated from Sexy Jesse's.
4. AnimAlive is also still selling dances pirated from Sexy Jesse's.


5. BBCS #5 is selling pirated Sine Wave dances. The seller has not even changed the name of the creator.


It appears that neither Sine Wave nor Linden seems to care about the intellectual property represented by these dances. I have sent notes to Easy Babcock and other Sine Wave representatives five times. I have filed abuse reports four times with Linden Lab. I believe the only way that copyrights are enforced is when the owner files a report with Linden. This protects the owner of the intellectual property, but does not protect the customers of the stores where illegal dances are sold. When Sine Wave finally decides to complain to Linden, the customers get replacement dances and no money back. Plus, it messes up your dance HUD if you have replacement dances in it. This is an unfortunate situation for us, the customers, so I continue to recommend that you avoid these stores.


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111115


One new dance sellers have been identified selling pirated dances:


1. BBCS #5 is selling pirated Sine Wave dances. The seller has not even changed the name of the creator.


As always I recommend that you not purchase anything from this store.


Here is an update on the other illegal dances reported previously:


1. MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! is still selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances.

2. Dance Animations is still selling pirated Sine Wave dances.


3. Rolik's Workshop is still selling a dance pirated from Sexy Jesse's.


4. AnimAlive is also still selling dances pirated from Sexy Jesse's.


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111104


Two new dance sellers have been identified selling pirated dances:


1. Rolik's Workshop is selling a dance pirated from Sexy Jesse's.


2. AnimAlive is also selling dances pirated from Sexy Jesse's.


As always I recommend that you not purchase anything from these stores.


Here is an update on the other illegal dances reported previously:


1. MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! is still selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances.

2. Dance Animations is still selling pirated Sine Wave dances.

I have again filed an abuse report on all of these dance sellers. I have reported this to Sexy Jesse's. Sine Wave appears not to be interested in protecting its intellectual property, but I think Linden labs has a responsibility to act even without Sine Wave. Linden Lab is knowingly allowing people to purchase illegal dances and risk losing their investment.


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111006


Here is an update on previously discussed locations selling illegal dances:


1. MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! is still selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances.


2. Dance Animations is still selling pirated Sine Wave dances.


3. GCD Club Equipment is no longer selling pirated Sine Wave and Henmations dances. I recommend that you not shop at this store.


4. C&G Animations is no longer in business.


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110813


I have sent this report to the major MOCAP dance makers and have again filed an abuse report. DANCE QUEENS members who buy dances at these locations eventually will lose their dances and their money. I do not believe that LL should permit this.


1. Another vendor, MiChiGaNs ShAcK MAIN SUPERSTORE! is selling pirated Sine Wave pole dances. For example, take a look at the pole dance Catapiller and compare it to Sine Wave's pole 26;22.9. As usual, I recommend that you buy nothing from this store.


2.  This location called Dance Animations is still selling pirated Sine Wave dances and has added more. For example, compare Dance0009 in the 298L vendor and Sine Wave's crimson breeze. I recommend that you not shop here.


3. This store, GCD Club Equipment, is still selling pirated Sine Wave and Henmations dances. For example, compare Dance 19 with Henmations f_dance_20. Avoid it.


4. C&G Animations - Although most of the illegal dances have been removed, there are still some here. This guy is very creative. Take a look at STREET 11 then compare it to Ministry of Motion's Catepillar Limbo. It seems he has taken parts of Catepillar Limbo and included parts of another dance. As before, avoid this place.


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110803


1. Dance Animations  -  This location is selling pirated Sine Wave dances for 198L or less. As you know LL will remove these dances from your inventory and HUD even if you have paid for them once they determine that the dances are illegal. I recommend that you not shop here. Thanks to Diawa Bellic for finding it.


2. GCD Club Equipment  - This is a section of a store that sells musical instruments. In the back is a set of dance machines and dance balls. Last week I looked at the dances. They seem to match Sine Wave dances and some may also match Henmations dances. There is a lot of stuff in the GCD stores, but I recommend that you buy nothing here.


3. C&G Animations - Most, but not all, of the stolen dances here have been removed. I have heard that the owner, Brow Abrahams, has been suspended from SL for seven days. I recommend that you buy nothing here.


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110718


Yesterday, I learned about what appears what appears to be a copyright infringement by C&G Animations, which is owned by Brow Abrahams (􀂓). I went to see and found a brand new MOCAP dance site. Since I own all of the MyAnimations Sensual dance series, I looked at the Sensual series made by C&G. Sensual 01 by C&G is identical to My-SENSUAL-46. Since My-SENSUAL-46 has a creation date much earlier than that of SENSUAL 01, I agree that SENSUAL 01 is a copy of My-SENSUAL-46. I then checked SENSUAL 02 and found it is a copy of My-SENSUAL-35.


Although I had heard that dances from Akeyo, Henmations and Studio4D had also been copied. I did not confirm this. There are a lot of dances at C&G. I recommend that DANCE QUEENS members NOT purchase dances at C&G. Eventually, Linden Lab will remove illegal dances even if you have paid for them.


I am copying this note to Ramona Criss (MyAnimations), artoo Magneto (AKEYO), Hendrik Schroeder (Henmations), Live Gears (Studio4D) and to Brow Abrahams (C&G). If I learn in the next day that the dances are legal, I will alert you. If it continues to appear that the dances are illegal copies, I will file an abuse report. Although I leave it to the dance creators to protect their intellectual property, I do not want DANCE QUEENS members paying for dances that they will lose.


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101109


Some of you may have received an email from Linden Lab recently about illegal dances (Intellectual Property Notice about Second Life Content). It stated that if you had certain dances, they were illegal copies and had been replaced by a simple animation. My note identified six dances:
f_dance_25
f_dance_26
f_dance_27
f_dance_28
f_dance_29
ST_PG-02_AKEYO


When I checked my inventory and my HUD, all the dances were there and were correct. In a group IM exchange I learned that others had the same experience. All of us had legal dances purchased from the creators and they had not been replaced.


I am aware of two sets of illegal dances. One is a copy of several Akeyo dances (but not the one mentioned) and one is a copy of about 20 Sine Wave dances. The illegal Akeyo dances were exchanged some time ago. I had both sets and had contacted the creators about them.


First, if your dances have not been affected, I recommend no action.


Second, if you have illegal dances, I recommend that you delete them. Illegal dances reduce the income for the dance makers. If they stop making dances, we have no fun. I would not only delete them but report to Linden Lab anyone who gives you illegal dances.
This Wiki page has info on how to recognize fake things.


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Diesel Works Releases New Poses

Diesel Works Releases New Poses 120405

Rogan Diesel of Diesel Works sent us this announcement today ...

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[New Release: Diesel Works - Colleen]

(Group discount applies)
Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Diesel-Works-Colleen-Female-Poses/3353216

[GIFT PHOTOGRAPHY PROP]

 (GIFT - Prop with 6 poses)

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Other recent release:

Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/34661

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Although these are poses not dances, they might be useful as finish dances.

Invitation to *Steamdolls*

Invitation to *Steamdolls* 120405

Shadow Tarber sent us this invitation ...

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Presented by Shadows Gentlemens Club

Shadows Silhouette Dancers are performing themed dance revues on Mondays at 2PM and Thursdays at 6PM

Our first revue is called *Steamdolls* and will run for a limited time then on to a new theme :)

DB Dance System Update

DB Dance System Update 120313


Zhaza Zerbino sent this update information for the DBDance System ...


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Hey there.  (please read all of this note)


For some time ago you bought the DB Dance System.
We have a new update ready for you if you like.


What to do;
*Send your "old" system return with a note card in it so we know who send it to us. (send it to Dannyboy Brenham)
We will send you the same number or "cubes" back in no copy.


*As we also can offer the DB Dance System in copyable version, it's also possible to change your system to a copyable one.
The copyable System costs 2500 L , but if you exchange with your "old" system you (of course) only pay the difference from old System to Copyable.
For the copyable version (no transfer) will of course be the same as for the no copy version, if there is a new update, we will let you know!!


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As we are very interested in "how to make our dance shows a great event" , we are trying out things, find new things and try to make it all less complicated.
Until now we did sell the DB Dance System and the DB Group Dance. We also have Single Dance balls and Couple Dance balls. (visit our store)
Very soon we will bring out our DB Dance HUD.
This will be one HUD with 4 "group dance" possibilities in it.
That means that you with one HUD can do what you normally would do with 4. Make different groups dance different dances in sync, as i will call the most "easy to use" HUD there is.
will soon make a demo video for that (I will give a group message when i did) so it will be more clear.

Well...just keep an eye on the info notes, coz i will of course give a notice when there is something new ;o)


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We also created a new group for our DB Products.

If you want to get our info about updates, new release or video's , then please join.
♫♪ The Dance Barn ♪♫


secondlife:///app/group/0382b1be-db9a-f7ea-bec2-23ad3c92fabb/about
(copy and paste in open chat)

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Kindly;
Danny & ZZ ;o))
(Dannyboy Brenham & Zhaza Zerbino)


LM

INFO;

Hey..
I made some DEMO videos and hope they will be helpful for you.
If there is something i can help you with, just say...
You can also ask for a inworld DEMO (and try out yourself)

Demo DB Dance System  (Demo 1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOPoD0BiG08
Demo DB Dance System  (Demo 2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY7uBhl4xhk&feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&videos=GuAV0d83gYY
Pink Lady Dancers (DEMO Group Dance)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ZSFu5p0mc&feature=channel

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DB Dance System;
No copy system;
1 master, 4 slaves, hud  1500 L
1 master, 8 slaves, hud  1750 L
4 extra slaves 400 L
No transfer system but copyable 2500 L
DB Group Dance
1-ball version 300 L
2-ball version 500 L
4-ball version 850 L

DB Single dance ball
400 L
DB Couple dance ball
1500 L

Kindly
ZZ

Any Questions about the DB Dance System or DB Group Dance, contact;
*Dannyboy Brenham
*Zhaza Zerbino

Dance Survey Results

Dance Survey Results 120313


Twenty-three (23) people completed the March 2012 DANCE QUEENS survey. Thank you to each of you who contributed. The survey was conducted so that the input was not traceable to an individual. You can see the detailed responses here. This note summarizes the data and I have added comments.


First, the number of people completing the survey was lower than I had hoped. Right now we have 379 DANCE QUEENS members and this is about a 6% rate of return. But, this is what we have to work with so here goes:


1. How many dance HUDs are you wearing right now?


0 HUDs - 5 responses
1 HUD - 8 responses
2HUDs - 7 responses
3HUDs - 1 response
4HUDs - 1 response
5HUDs - 1 response


Comments - Wow! It seems for many of us one HUD is not sufficient to do all we want. I have commented previously on using two HUDs. If anyone who uses two HUDs wants to share more detail of how they use two or more HUDs, I would love to post it to the blog. Compared to the September 2011 survey the percentage of people wearing two or more HUDs is increasing.


2. What is the name of your main dance HUD?


Huddles - 16
Barre - 3
Animazoo - 1
MLDU - 1
TIS - 1
Vista - 1


Comments - Huddles is still the most popular dance HUD. We are still working on our analysis of Dance HUDs and should have the work finished next month.


3. Approximately how many animations do you own?

10,000
7000
4000
2000+
2000
1500
1000
1000
1000
1000
900
800
750
700
500+
500
500
500
200-300
250
200
200
200

Comments - Another WOW! No wonder the world economy is in the doldrums ... all the money is going into dances. The median number from the September survey was 300 and now it is 800. Maybe it is the small sample size, but maybe we are dramatically increasing our purchases. If you are new to dancing, be aware that this addiction is expensive ... hahahaha.

4. Approximately how many animations did you buy in the last month?

100
100
100
50
50
50
20-30
21
20
20
15
15
10
10
10
6
6
4
0
0
0
0
One answer I couldn't understand

Comments - The median is about the same as in the September survey. One characteristic of the DANCE QUEENS membership is that the age of members seems to be relatively high. When we add new members, I always look at the profile and see that many new members have 2 to 5 years in SL. Being here that long means that these members probably have accumulated a lot of dances. Younger members generally have not had the time to do so.

5. What methods of dancing have you used in the last week?

Individual Dancing using your own Dance HUD - 17
Indivdual Dancing using a Dance Ball - 3
Couples Dancing using a Dance System (e.g. INTAN, TIS Pro) - 14
Couples Dancing using a HUD - 6
Group Dancing with you leading - 14
Group Dancing with someone else leading - 16
Show Dancing in a performance or practice for a performance - 12
Other - 1
I did not dance last week - 1

Comments - Well, it seems that we do everything except much dancing in clubs with the club dance ball. I am a little surprised that we do so much couples dancing with a HUD and will have more posts on this subject.

6. What is your favorite MOCAP Dance Maker and say why.

First is a listing of the frequency of mentions that each MOCAP maker received, followed by some key words:
MyAnimation - 5 - variety, store organization, owner responsiveness, quality, range
A&M - 7 - quality, usefulness, price, quality, variety, range, owner responsiveness, new dances
Henmation - 4 - price, quality, store organization, variety, range, new dances
Studio4D - 1.33 - price, quality
Animazoo - 1 -
TIS - 1 - quality, owner responsiveness

Comments - A&M and MyAnimation were first and second in the September survey. The big change this time is the improvement in Henmations' ratings. It is beginning to look like the 22 MOCAP dance makers in SL are separating into the top 3 and the 19 also rans. The reasons why the top three are successful are very similar.

7. What is your LEAST favorite MOCAP Dance Maker and say why.

Comments - Rather than repeat the remarks from the survey, I will let you read them. It seems that almost every MOCAP maker has made this list and one does not stand out. This might be good reading for the MOCAP dance makers to learn what people do not like.

8. What is your favorite non-MOCAP Dance/Animation Maker and say why.

Comments - Most people answered that they do not use non-MOCAP dances or did not answer. The few who did mentioned KUSO and Kamala.

9. What is the most useful part of DANCE QUEENS and please say why?

Here are the key words - Well run and organized; dance database; group chat; the blog; interaction with other dancers; all the information; show information; a place for answers; dance central

Comments - The blog came about in part because of the last survey. It seems that this has been a useful way to get information to people. All of the areas mentioned take effort to keep going and I am glad that people are finding them useful.

10. What is the LEAST useful part of DANCE QUEENS and please say why?

Two items were mentioned:
1. Dance sequences
2. Spam in chat

Comments - Dance sequences were cited in the September survey also as not being useful. I do not get much feedback on them and would like to know if I should stop sending them. The reasons I send them out are several:
1. To help beginners learn about sequencing
2. To show the different ways that dances can be used
3. To show the variety of dances (categories and styles)
4. To show the variety of dance makers
5. It's fun for me

As  far as the spam in  chat is concerned, we have pretty well stopped non-dance chat and eliminated those who send non-dance advertisements to the group. I realize that sometimes a subject in chat will get off topic, but I am willing to have a little useless chat to keep this means of communication open to all members.

12. What is one idea you have for making dancing in SL better or more fun?

Some of the ideas are:
1. I would love if there were stores in SL specifically devoted to dancers besides the dance maker's stores such as ones that might offer props, stages, clothes, accessories and other such useful things ....just for dancers.
2. I wish there was a way to use only part of an animation - sometimes an anim will have the perfect move I want for a particular routine, but it's 20s into the loop, and the beginning of the loop sucks.  :/
3. Even though there are tons of dances I would like to see more expressive slow, non sensual dances.  I dnot knnow if tha would make it more "fun" because dancing in sl is already such a treat for me.
4. I wish Linden was more careful about IP replacements. I'm sure I've had dances I GOT FROM THE MAKER replaced, and when they replace I wish they'd make sure to tell me the name of what they replaced every time. Also, I'd prefer that they address the problem with the person who sold the ripped dances instead of wasting my money.
5. For groups too see other groups and show an interest in each other more. I still find when I see something advertised in DQ at a time I can get to it is often the same couple of people visiting shows.
6. Group involvment!
7. hmmm... anyway to cut down on the lag during performances :)
8. Less lag would be nice, audiences that remove resizers in hair, shoes & jewellery and that don't wear massively primmed flexi attachments or poofters.
9. I miss your classes.  I liked getting together with folks who dance all types of dance and learning from all of them.  It's fascinating.  I also loved the choreography shows.  I would love to have a regular gathering of the minds:)
10. that a monthly meeting is held for social reasons at dance queens central so we can all get to know each other better
11. For dancers to chill out and stop taking it all so seriously.  Lag and the need for more imagination in dancing

Comments - On item 1 I will add a section to the Dance makers page with a listing of stores that sell props, equipemnt and costumes.

On item 2, I think I have a way to do this and need to test it. It will be laborious but possible.

On item 3, Dance Makers, listen up. hahahaha

On item 4, this has been the subject of some recent posts on illegal dances.

On item 5, I wish more people used the calendar for entering their shows. It is a bit of an effort to set up your group's calendar, but once done it is available for all to see. Contact me to learn how.

On items 6 and 10, We have had two choreography shows and I am planning more events like that. I did try to have weekly get togethers, but the attendance was very poor. If you have specific ideas, let me know.

On items 7 and 8, I am exploring using two sims for the next DANCE QUEENS Dance Festival in July. We have identified things you can do to reduce lag, but at this point I am afraid its a part of our life.

On item 9, I will schedule more classes not only for beginners, but advanced classes. I will also invite members to teach subjects that I can see they excel at.

On item 11, hahahah. I think we all can agree that dancing is for fun.

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