Dance 4th, 5th Period Thursday

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

"Good afternoon, class," El said as they entered. "Today we'll be working on something a little different. Our previous few dances have focused on life and passion and energy. They have had steps but allowed for improvisation. Today, however, we shall work on something with dignity and elegance."

He bowed a little. "The Waltz. Now, as you know, one of the most defining characteristics of a waltz is its 3/4 beat, such to the point that anyone with a fairly good ear for music can recognize a waltz almost immedieatly upon hearing it.

"This dance has been with us for hundred of years, so there are, unsuprisingly, many variation to it. We will learn two in this class. International Standard Waltz, or slow waltz is the first. It is slow, dignified, and standardized. It will earn you points in any formal dancing event and is suitable for use in international competition. Nadia, if you would be so kind as to demonstrate with me."


El went through all the steps of the Waltz, showing the class what to do.


"The second type is Viennese Waltz, a faster, more contemporary dance. I thought you might enjoy it a little more."

He demonstrated the steps again with Nadia, broke off from her, and nodded. "Alright, by now, you should know what comes next." He walked over to his guitar case, knelt down in front of it, and pulled it out. "Practice! Practice is the key to everything. All day... every day."

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Sign In

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

Like you do.

Re: Sign In

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow Rosenberg.

Re: Sign In

[nadiathesaint]

Nadia Santos

Chat

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

Talk, whine about the waltz, squee about the waltz, whichever you think is best.

Re: Chat

[walter-n-wires.livejournal.com]

Finally. A dance he knew well. It was far preferable to that line dancing stuff, too.

Re: Chat

[nadiathesaint]

Nadia was doing her best not to think about certain things right now, like what had happened on the roof that morning.

Dance class was a welcome distraction. "Hey, we're totally ahead of class, huh? We were waltzing before waltzing was . . . taught."

That sounded cooler in her head.

Practice: Slow Waltz

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

He'll be walking among you, offering advice

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[walter-n-wires.livejournal.com]

Here was a dance Walter could get behind. Provided his shoes didn't get too scuffed.

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Waltzing Willow wasn't too bad with. She could do a simple and slow one no problem.

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

River picked up the dance easily and waltzed around the room. It looked surprisingly elegant considering her boots.

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"Care to try that with a partner?"

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana just imagined being in the arms of a certain someone and practiced away with no trouble.

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

Billy was available for practicing, as he went through the motions himself just to make sure he had the beat.

Re: Practice: Slow Waltz

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam waltzed reasonably well, having had to do it on more than one official occasion.

Practice: Viennese Waltz

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

Same as above. Only faster

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[walter-n-wires.livejournal.com]

Hurrah for faster. Walter quite enjoyed this vesion and was ready to go.

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Faster didn't mean easier, but Willow did her best.

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[l1ttle-billy.livejournal.com]

"Care to give it a whirl?"

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

River liked faster. She spun around the room and nearly kicked some people over.

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

No problems with this either. Imagination can be such a useful tool.

Re: Practice: Viennese Waltz

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam went faster, but her footing wasn't nearly as steady.

Ask from help

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

From either the teacher or his loyal TA.

El Mariachi

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

If you had something you very much needed to tell him/talk to him about, this would be the time.

the loyal TA

[nadiathesaint]

She's very loyal. Just not sure to what yet. . . .

OOC

[guitar-and-gun.livejournal.com]

I love this icon. Really, it's too silly.