For those who don’t understand the acronym, it stands for “So You Think You Can Dance”, a popular reality television show and competition that pits dancers from a localized area for a chance to win a grand prize – varies from season to season, but as varied from $100 000 cash prize, cars, and even a dance position in Celine Dion’s Vegas show – by showcasing their versatility in different styles of dance.
I am a fan. I am particularly fond of all the hip-hop, like this or this. Hip hop and its other variations, like lyrical hip hop, is gritty and cool. Awesome.
When I arrived from Nagoya to the small bustling city of Hamamatsu, I overheard loud cheery music. “Oh, they knew I was coming!” was my first thought, excited at the idea of my own entourage. But vanity aside, I stepped out into the city from the train station and was hailed by a confetti of colour, patterns, noise makers and cheers.
I stepped into a yosakoi dance competition.
What is yosakoi? Watch and find out:
On another note, one of my favorite comics (whose author I am six degrees away from separation from), Scott Pilgrim, is coming out as a movie starring Michael Cera. I am happy.
at 5:05 pm
Too cool! You’re getting pretty good at cutting these videos together Ana.
I found myself very impressed with the fluidity and grace of many of the dancers. Lots of control, lots of precision. Thanks for sharing!
at 6:29 pm
http://attractmo.de/scott-pilgrim.html The upcoming video game.
at 3:48 am
Thanks Ian. I am glad that you’re keeping in touch by watching my videos and reading my blog.
Then again, I occasionally read your blog to see what you’ve been up to.
The internet is wonderful. Ha ha.
at 9:43 am
OMG, I am so stoked to see Scott Pilgrim on the big screen!!!! Most anticipated film of the year!!! So far, it looks like perfect casting.
Meanwhile, your videos are looking better and better.
at 2:37 pm
Aw. Thanks Lea. I have a movie about Hamamatsu Castle before I will tackle a movie about my base city, Izunokuni, and my apartment.
at 8:12 pm
Ana your videos are looking awesome! It sounds like you’re going to have a really cool time there. Keep up with the blogging! It’s wicked cool!
at 7:37 pm
Aye, the intertubes is a glorious thing. So is RSS, makes it much easier to keep track of your updates!
Alas, my blog is just a huge game programmer nerd-fest at the best of times. My quest for relevance is proceding in entirely the wrong direction.