Freestyle Dance Event
September 9 2018 - 1-3PM SLT
I will be playing songs from Bond movies to freestyle on in a setting built in the same theme. For all dance loving people!
Formal dress
Come dance with us!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Freestyle Dance Event
Freestyle Dance Event
September 9 2018 - 1-3PM SLT
I will be playing songs from Bond movies to freestyle on in a setting built in the same theme. For all dance loving people!
Formal dress
Come dance with us!
Debauche - Two shows this weekend!
Saturday 8th Septemeber 1pm SLT
Debauche at Shadow Lands
Deabuche make another visit tot he magnificent theater in Shadow Lands for another great show.
Its such a pleasure to visit this great place, full of wonderful people.
Come join us.
Debauche. A little naughty, a lot sexy, always CLASSY
Always!
See you there at 1pm, Saturday 8th
Come see the show!
... and
Sunday 9th September 1pm SLT
Debauche at Bluemood
Debauche are thrilled and delighted to be returning to Bluemood.
Fast becoming a monthly highlight for us, this is a fantastic theater full of fantastic people who create a wonderful atmosphere for all.
FANTASTIC!!!
Come be fantastic with us!
Sunday 9th September 1pm SLT Bluemood
Come see the show!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Club IMAGE this Sunday
IMAGE open this Sunday
♥ September 9th
OPEN 6:30 AM SLT, START 7:00 AM SLT
...... ♥ * Line up for this Sunday*♥.......
1.Diawa Bellic"Good Thymes"with Yougao
2.HANKU Babii"NOBUNAGA"
3.Misse Tigerpaw "Atlantis"with Yougao & Sakura
4Setsuna Hirano"The Mission"with Diawa & Xia
♣Team Dance♣
Coyume melody"Mr.Heartache" with Sakura
☆DJ:HANK Babii
☆Floor Staff:Nara
DJ: HANKU Babii☆.。.:*・゜
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
BLOG for IMAGE http://image.slmame.com/
Come see the show!
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The Sirens Call - A Beginning for the New Dancer, Post 4 - Animations
A series of posts sharing my own beliefs, methods, and suggestions for the new dancer. As with anything I say or teach - QUESTION EVERYTHING! There are many different approaches and methods to dance. From all you learn, all you experience, strive to create your own methods, ideas, and knowledge. Unique and yours.
Disclaimer: The author of this article wishes to point out, in case it was not already embarrassingly, ridiculously obvious, that the opinions expressed belong solely to the author and they do not represent in any way those of Dance Queens, Dance Queens members, any affiliations, friends, non-friends, the guy in the 3rd row, or management. If you must...EvaHarley bio
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the wonderful, crazy, consuming and thrilling adventure called dance here in Second Life! Perhaps you've been bitten by the bug or wonder what all the hullabaloo is about? Step-by-step I will share what I know of creating a dance performance and self-expression. The stage is your canvas, the dancers your paint. What story will you tell through your creation?
Previous posts:
Post 1 - An Introduction to Dance
Post 2 - Observation, Learning Style, and Inspiration
Post 3 - What is this Choreo Thing and Choosing Music
As for many in dance, creating a performance is a passion - the ability to express oneself without limitation. It does not matter if you have two left feet in RL, challenges that would restrict in the physical world, or want your dancers swallowed by a great big eel and live to tell the tale. Here we are limited only by the imagination. True, the tools and the animations we use have limitations of their own, but every day there are new developments and ways we find to overcome these limitations. Necessity is the mother of invention after all...
From previous posts we explored observing performances, finding the type/style/expression of dance that most appealed to you, and also choosing music. As we continue on, it's best to have a piece of music in mind to listen to, connect with, and use.
This week let's dig in and get our hands dirty with ANIMATIONS. Yes! This is what you've been waiting for, right? Before we get to the nitty gritty, what is an animation? An animation is a recording of movement of an avatar body - the tip of the head, the turn of a foot, the shimmy of the hips. These animation bits of data are stored on SL servers just like music files, objects and notecards. When you play an animation using a HUD, your viewer retrieves the animation information from SL servers and plays it for you to see yourself dancing. For anyone watching you, their viewer also goes to the SL servers so that their viewer can play the animation for them to see YOU dancing.
So why is that important? One. we'll be introducing caching later, preparing the audience viewers so they can see the animations seamlessly without the temporary delay while their viewer retrieves the animation information. Two? Your audience will always see an animation played from the beginning at the speed the creator created it at. Unless you use overlapping/layering of animations, this generally can't be changed. Sure, you can slow down animation speed in your viewer - but your audience will always see the original speed of the animation.
Time to shop! There are many wonderful animation stores on the grid. Support animation creators by shopping at reputable stores. My own personal list here, don't forget to start your own and search marketplace for new ones! Dance Animations
Your goal?
Ready...set...go!
Set aside a block of time to go animation shopping. This will take some time and in the beginning may feel a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of animations out there! Don't rush your selection. Animations can easily break the bank so be selective. Turn on your selected music, block any distractions, and relax into the music you chose and your imagination.
Choose a dance animation store. Each one has their own "signature" - basic style, type, categories/organization. One by one, visit them all over time and form your own opinion.
Most stores organize their animations by dance style. Start off with the one closest to what you think fits your music, but as you explore, never limit yourself. Make sure your AO is off. While listening to the music, step onto the demo pad.
Some things to look for when choosing animations:
What about all these bento animations? With the bento project, SL added new bones to our avatars - face, hands, tail, extra limbs/wings, and head (for ears and antennae). This allowed animation creators to include additional movement for our avatars. Generally bento versions of animations will cost a bit more than pre-bento versions and include more precise hand movements. Wait! This isn't Twilight, and you don't need to pick team Edward or team Jacob (I always liked Jacob better btw). Choose your animations based on all the qualities above, whether bento or non-bento, and you will build a more diversified selection of animations to work with.
I would recommend purchasing around 12 animations at this point, over a period of time, from different stores and of different styles. No one says you need to do it in one day! This will give you a nice starting mix of animations to create your own unique choreography.
Animations should always be the core of your creation. It is the animations you choose and how you use them that will create the basis of movement and emotion in your dance. This is an opportunity for you to build and share of piece of yourself. Always, always, always mix up the animations you use. Many stores sell similar animations in packs. Always strive to use just 2 or 3 from a pack for each dance.
Happy dancing - and welcome to the madness!
Next week? Animation HUDs! Playing with your new animations.
Disclaimer: The author of this article wishes to point out, in case it was not already embarrassingly, ridiculously obvious, that the opinions expressed belong solely to the author and they do not represent in any way those of Dance Queens, Dance Queens members, any affiliations, friends, non-friends, the guy in the 3rd row, or management. If you must...EvaHarley bio
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the wonderful, crazy, consuming and thrilling adventure called dance here in Second Life! Perhaps you've been bitten by the bug or wonder what all the hullabaloo is about? Step-by-step I will share what I know of creating a dance performance and self-expression. The stage is your canvas, the dancers your paint. What story will you tell through your creation?
Previous posts:
Post 1 - An Introduction to Dance
Post 2 - Observation, Learning Style, and Inspiration
Post 3 - What is this Choreo Thing and Choosing Music
As for many in dance, creating a performance is a passion - the ability to express oneself without limitation. It does not matter if you have two left feet in RL, challenges that would restrict in the physical world, or want your dancers swallowed by a great big eel and live to tell the tale. Here we are limited only by the imagination. True, the tools and the animations we use have limitations of their own, but every day there are new developments and ways we find to overcome these limitations. Necessity is the mother of invention after all...
From previous posts we explored observing performances, finding the type/style/expression of dance that most appealed to you, and also choosing music. As we continue on, it's best to have a piece of music in mind to listen to, connect with, and use.
This week let's dig in and get our hands dirty with ANIMATIONS. Yes! This is what you've been waiting for, right? Before we get to the nitty gritty, what is an animation? An animation is a recording of movement of an avatar body - the tip of the head, the turn of a foot, the shimmy of the hips. These animation bits of data are stored on SL servers just like music files, objects and notecards. When you play an animation using a HUD, your viewer retrieves the animation information from SL servers and plays it for you to see yourself dancing. For anyone watching you, their viewer also goes to the SL servers so that their viewer can play the animation for them to see YOU dancing.
So why is that important? One. we'll be introducing caching later, preparing the audience viewers so they can see the animations seamlessly without the temporary delay while their viewer retrieves the animation information. Two? Your audience will always see an animation played from the beginning at the speed the creator created it at. Unless you use overlapping/layering of animations, this generally can't be changed. Sure, you can slow down animation speed in your viewer - but your audience will always see the original speed of the animation.
Time to shop! There are many wonderful animation stores on the grid. Support animation creators by shopping at reputable stores. My own personal list here, don't forget to start your own and search marketplace for new ones! Dance Animations
Your goal?
- visit several different animation stores to try out animations in-world
- purchase a variety of animations that fit the song you've chosen
- don't limit yourself to a certain style of dance
- begin building your library of dance animations
- always always always buy copy versions of the animations
Ready...set...go!
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This is a dance hit!
Go squirrel - it's your birthday!
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Choose a dance animation store. Each one has their own "signature" - basic style, type, categories/organization. One by one, visit them all over time and form your own opinion.
Most stores organize their animations by dance style. Start off with the one closest to what you think fits your music, but as you explore, never limit yourself. Make sure your AO is off. While listening to the music, step onto the demo pad.
Some things to look for when choosing animations:
- Does it fit the rhythm of the music? For great choreography, use animations of varying tempos - slow dramatic movements and quick changes, turns. Even though they differ in speed, they should generally always fit the beat of the music.
- Watch the quality of the animation. Does your avatar's body flow smoothly through the dance? Does it look natural or like you've taken up being a contortionist? Watch the neck, arms, and hips especially.
- Does it express the music as you see it? Just because a disco animation fits the rhythm, don't select it if it just doesn't fit what you see for the dance.
- Look for "hits" - dramatic movements and turns within the animations that can highlight a part of the music. Sometimes you'll "feel it" while you try out new animations.
- Is the animation versatile? A dance comprised completely of animations with spins quickly becomes overwhelming. Include animations that may be more subtle yet are still expressive.
- Generally you'll want to avoid 'clubby' type dances. These are usually the shuffles you see back and forth, repetitive. Do you see the animation fitting on stage, or better in a club? What is your vision for the dance? What have you observed in exploring the dance world and take into consideration your own feelings and opinion about your creation.
- Consider the entire song when choosing animations. Is there a quiet/instrumental moment in the dance? A foot stomping section? Don't be afraid to throw in a bit of tap, folk, or other styles! You'd be surprised how animations you never expected would work, do, and add impact and flair to the dance.
- Focus on those first five seconds of the animation first. Remember that at this stage your audience will always see the beginning of the animation as part of your dance. If the middle of the animation is fantastic but the beginning just doesn't work - pass.
- Don't forget to always buy the copy versions so that you can use it as often and as many times as you want!
What about all these bento animations? With the bento project, SL added new bones to our avatars - face, hands, tail, extra limbs/wings, and head (for ears and antennae). This allowed animation creators to include additional movement for our avatars. Generally bento versions of animations will cost a bit more than pre-bento versions and include more precise hand movements. Wait! This isn't Twilight, and you don't need to pick team Edward or team Jacob (I always liked Jacob better btw). Choose your animations based on all the qualities above, whether bento or non-bento, and you will build a more diversified selection of animations to work with.
I would recommend purchasing around 12 animations at this point, over a period of time, from different stores and of different styles. No one says you need to do it in one day! This will give you a nice starting mix of animations to create your own unique choreography.
Animations should always be the core of your creation. It is the animations you choose and how you use them that will create the basis of movement and emotion in your dance. This is an opportunity for you to build and share of piece of yourself. Always, always, always mix up the animations you use. Many stores sell similar animations in packs. Always strive to use just 2 or 3 from a pack for each dance.
Happy dancing - and welcome to the madness!
Next week? Animation HUDs! Playing with your new animations.
Monday, September 3, 2018
JAPA Presentation: THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE
JOURNEY ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 2018 - NOON SLT
PRESENTATION BY KLARK HARVY - VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR AND JAPA PRINCIPAL
" THE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE "
Please Note -
This is about becoming a Director of a Dance Troupe and managing a full Show Production, and Theatre Team.
This is NOT about using the Spot On PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR Automotive Tool.
THE PRESENTATION WILL INCLUDE;
- What makes a great Director of Performance?
- What skills do we need to be successful as a Director?
- What is the Performance Director's Role?
- How do we initially gather a supportive and reliable Team?
- How do we form a vision for a show?
- How do we cultivate effective communication?
- How do we plan a full show?
- How do we manage Equality and Diversity?
- How do we evaluate ourselves and others effectively?
- How do we give a positive and constructive critique?
- How do we grow a productive and talented Team?
- How do we become recognized and accepted as a Performance Director?
- How do we set a Charter for our group?
- How do we offer Guidance and Development for our Team Members?
- How can we be sure our advice or opinion is worthy and respected?
- What boundaries do we set within our group?
- How do we deal with misconduct within our group?
- How do we consider the Health and Safety of our group?
- How do we make people listen to what we say and follow the rules we set?
- How do we remain focused, and set realistic time frames and targets for a show?
- How do we keep our cool and NOT go insane!
There will also be time for any questions at the end of the Presentation
ALL are welcome to attend, but it will be pitched towards experienced dancers who wish to create their own group, or current Dance Troupe Directors, who wish to hear a different take on management, to help improve and develop their existing team.
SUNDAY 9th September - Noon SLT
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time, and have voice activated and your mic muted.
Come see the presentation.
Kiki's Nude Review
KIKI'S NUDE REVIEW
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 7:00PM SLT
BUSINESS CASUAL / FORMAL ATTIRE
Oooooh la la!
Elysium Cabaret goes on the road!
Elysium Cabaret
Sunday, September 9 - 3PM
You are invited to help us welcome a new venue to Second Life! Soy y Luna Elegant Ballroom is launching their grand opening on Sunday, September 9th with a day of events including a stellar performance by Elysium Cabaret! Elysium takes the stage at 3pm SLT with acts by Elyan, Antonio, Dear, Jilley, Babypea, and Lina. Come and meet our new friends at SL's newest ballroom and club, and let's give them a warm welcome!
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Name That Butt... FAIL!
I was going to do another Name That Butt, but...
Where the hell is the butt on this thing?
PS: Octopus is great with ketchup!
Where the hell is the butt on this thing?
PS: Octopus is great with ketchup!
Winds of the Sahara - September 2018
Each Sunday we have a shiny, new show at Winds of the Sahara. Our dances range from burlesque to performance art and you are sure to be amazed at all of the wonder that sets, costumes and music can create. We'll put sparkles in your eyes and leave sequins on your shirt collars. September 16th Only~Winds Theme Show 5pm SLT
“Only when I’m dancing can I feel this free.” – Madonna
“I’d like to think I am taking people on a journey; I am not just entertaining people, but giving them something to think about when they leave.” – Madonna
The dancers of Winds will be bring the music of Madonna to the stage this evening. We will cover many of her popular hits and a few deep cuts too.
Come and join us for an evening in the world of the music from the one and only Material Girl!
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Please help us reduce lag and remove all scripted items before coming to the show so you can see the acts as they are meant to be seen and performed! Thank you.
Limo
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Royale Cabaret
Royale Cabaret
Saturday September 8th at 6 PM
Royale Cabaret Entertainers will present BlutEngle concert and supporting dancers. If you enjoy this amazing German group BlutEngle you will enjoy our tribute to their talents all emphasized with girls, light show, gothic themes, vampires, some BDSM and what would it be without a little blood thrown in.
All are welcome.
Come see the show!
Name That Butt, Round 21
It's time once again to Name That Butt!
After shooting thousands of photos of dance performance in Second Life, I've gone a bit off my rocker.
I'll post a photo of someone's butt, and you try to guess who it belongs to.
Put your guesses in the comments.
AND THE ANSWER IS:
Me from Debauche (I'm the only one who adds bruises and bloodstains for that act.)
If you guessed correctly, well done.
And if you didn't, you have plenty of time to cam around and study up before the next round of... Name That Butt!
After shooting thousands of photos of dance performance in Second Life, I've gone a bit off my rocker.
I'll post a photo of someone's butt, and you try to guess who it belongs to.
Put your guesses in the comments.
AND THE ANSWER IS:
Me from Debauche (I'm the only one who adds bruises and bloodstains for that act.)
If you guessed correctly, well done.
And if you didn't, you have plenty of time to cam around and study up before the next round of... Name That Butt!
Burlesque Dolls
Burlesque Dolls at the Gypsy Rose Theater
Saturday, September 8th, 3pm SLT
The Burlesque Dolls are back with our monthly revue. Scintillating acts designed to entice and allure from some of the best names in Second life Burlesque. Gracie, Exhi, Nara, Ame, Queenie, Jilley, Misha, and Lina will tempt and tease along with the dulcet tones of DJ Diamonique Vyper. Guaranteed to tantalize with beautiful outfits, gorgeous sets and a fair amount of skin..
Semi formal please
Friday, August 31, 2018
Virtuoso Harvest Showcase
Virtuoso Harvest Showcase
Sunday 2nd September 2018
Noon SLT
YOU ARE PERSONALLY INVITED TO...
*** VIRTUOSO PERFORMING ARTS ***
PRESENTS
* THE HARVEST SHOWCASE *
* SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER AT NOON SLT *
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - LIMITED SIM NUMBERS FOR BEST VIEWING EXPERIENCE
PLEASE ARRIVE *AT LEAST 30 MINS* BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS
PLEASE REDUCE YOUR SCRIPTS TO BELOW 50 - VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!
*** HARVEST is a time when you "REAP WHAT YOU SOW" ***
Be that in any form of abundance...
Nature - Food - Health - Love - Prosperity - Friendships - Education - Career - Personal Development
All these and more can show fruition during this time of the year.
Autumn, the Fall to come, is also a time for "letting go" of all the things in your life that have served their purpose and are done. Then comes the stillness and hibernation of the Winter months, where the ground is cleared and re-nourished, to balance its fertility, in preparation again for new things to come, new beginnings, and things that will grow into our lives through Spring and Summer months ahead... and so the wheel turns.
VIRTUOSO will be presenting several dances, produced by a variety of great choreographers, some new to dance and always some more experienced, but ALL with a passion, a message to send, and an emotion to express through their dances born of * HARVEST *
In a spectacle of light and movement we hope you will enjoy what we bring to you all, in our own special way.
THIS SHOW IS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS OF " HARVEST " AT VARYING DANCE SKILL LEVELS.
DANCE UPON A DREAM
With Journey Academy of Performing Arts
VIRTUOSO PERFORMING ARTS
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Come see the show!
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Name That Butt, Round 20
It's time once again to Name That Butt!
After shooting thousands of photos of dance performance in Second Life, I've gone a bit off my rocker.
I'll post a photo of someone's butt, and you try to guess who it belongs to.
Put your guesses in the comments.
AND THE ANSWER IS:
Cordie from Noir Neverland
If you guessed correctly, well done.
And if you didn't, you have plenty of time to cam around and study up before the next round of... Name That Butt!
After shooting thousands of photos of dance performance in Second Life, I've gone a bit off my rocker.
I'll post a photo of someone's butt, and you try to guess who it belongs to.
Put your guesses in the comments.
AND THE ANSWER IS:
Cordie from Noir Neverland
If you guessed correctly, well done.
And if you didn't, you have plenty of time to cam around and study up before the next round of... Name That Butt!
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