Can't get enough of LXD!!!! Episodes 4 & 5 comin' at ya!!!.. Bboying and Crumping at a whole nother level!!!

I just can't get enough of this web series of LXD. This is nothing like I've ever seen before. Here are the next two episodes of season 1. If you haven't seen the other ones, check them out on my earlier blogs...it's worth it! Have an amazing day!!

Episode 4 (featuring Bboy Luigi)(Bboying)



Episode 5 (Crumping)




keep checking in for more of the series!!

peace and love :)

Robot Lovestory

Here is another amazing episode from the LXD. I thought it would be appropriate for Valentines day. Hope you are all having an amazing day!

Enjoy!

(share tha' love)

:)

episode 3

Introducing LXD....The League of Extraodinary Dancers!!!

What's up everyone?!...Today I am posting about what I believe is the best dance company out there today.  I have dreamed of something like this many years ago (makes me sound really old...haha).  But, I am super pumped that someone actually took the initiative to do something with all these amazing elements of dance.  It is awesome to see someone with the means to take action and gave these extraordinary, talented dancers a chance to show their stuff. 

I have seen many shows and movies try to incorporate dancers into their storyline and for some reason it ALWAYS turns out super cheesy....I mean CHEESY!!  Don't get me wrong, for the most part the dancing is great in them (the Step Up's for example)..(Step Up 3 had the best dancers by far)....but...the storyline is terrible!!! Come on "BFAB"!!??...Born From A Boombox??!!  I like the concept, but it just turned out kinda weird in my opinion.  Also,  why do all dance movies have to be about a dancer from the "ghetto" and a ballerina from "upper-class"...they see eachother, fall in love, make a crew and have a big, fun dance at the end...blah blah blah...

I am happy though that the "real" dancers in the movies actually had a chance to get a good job using their talents.  Dancers are most often overlooked.  In today's society dance is becoming more and more recognized in the media and to the general public.  Back when I was dancing in a studio our only dreams were to either be in Broadway (which I never had the heart for), or to be a back up dancer.  Voiceless....Nameless....and Faceless....pretty depressing.  But now, dancers are becoming recognized and I am so thankful for that.  There is so much talent out there that hasn't been seen for years.

I know a TON of talented dancers, who are close friends of mine and they are hurting for money and jobs.  I get discouraged sometimes when I see skateboarders or snowboarders get sponsored by huge companies and clothing companies and they are able to make a living at what they do.  Why are dancers struggling??!!...and when I say "dancers" I'm talking more about street dance (hip hop, funk styles, breaking...).  Maybe we need people who are more organized and can scout out for grants, etc...or maybe we just need to have someone more business-minded to speak for us.

One group that has taken street dance to the highest level of today are "the LXD" (League of Extraordinary Dancers)  The founder/writer Jon M Chu, saw a need and made it happen!  Thank God!!  These dancers NEED to be seen by the world.  This is what's up people.  This is raw, real and true talent here...This definitely makes me want to pursue dance again :) 

Be inspired....

Peace and Love :)













These guys are basically a web movie series. I will try to post some of the episodes...they are amazing!!

Here's episode 1:




episode 2:




I am going to post about each individual in my blog, they each do their own thing as well...and it would be cool to put a name, face and voice to each dancer :)

Thanks for checkin' in....until next time...

peace.

Here are a few of my favorite things....

Alright, after my whole splurge on my thoughts of bgirling and hip hop, I decided to do something a little less "heavy" tonight.  A few clothing items and fashion ideas caught my eye so I thought I'd share :)

Because I am a such a melting pot of things that I do, as I have talked about in my earlier blogs....that same melting pot of talents and ideas also reflect in my fashion sense.  I love casual mixed with more edgy, fashionable styles. 

I used to struggle on what "style" that I wanted to dress because I loved the athletic/hip hop style/street...but I also liked dresses and frilly things.  So here are a few things that reflect me.

enjoy.


A few of my fav. brands are: Nikita, Stussy, Carhartt (europe), etc..

I also LOVE Tokyo Street Style.  I check the website often.  www.tokyostreetstyle.com.  It is a site that is updated daily on the latest fashion trends in Japan :)  I love getting inspiration from there.

Love this style jacket from Stussy.  It's not only stylish, but it would be great to Bgirl in.

Love the metallic bomber style....this would look awesome with a pair of faded and ripped skinny jeans with some sick high top kicks.

This sweater is perfect for dancing in...love the big neckline!

Taken from Tokyo Street Style.  Japanese know how to take risks and just put stuff together and make it look good!  I love the mix of casual and dressy......the colorful handbag makes me smile :)

I can't wait for the weather to allow me to wear my skinny ripped jeans with a pair of sexy heels!! Love it!

This I think is the perfect way to wear leggings or tights.

I love the look of the fadora hat with the casual sweater and scarf.  The tights and the work boots are a perfect match.

This is probably my favorite look on this page.  This is also taken from Tokyo Street style.  This is definitely something that I would rock.

This is a random pic from the Carhartt Europe line.  www.carhartt.de  Why is our carhartt TOTALLY opposite of Europes??!!  Ours is anything BUT stylish.  Whenever I go over to my favorite place (Norway), I always try to hit up the Carhartt shops :)

 

 

 

 

 

Anyway...I'll post more of my fav's later....this momma's gotta go to bed!


peace.

B-Girls Represent!!

Here are just a few of my favorite B-Girls, and B-Girl crews.  It's sometimes tough as a girl in an industry that is quite male dominated.  It's a struggle not only because you are outnumbered most of the time, but also because even other B-Girls act all hard and put up a front because they've had to fight to get respect.  You don't want to get "easy props" just because your a girl....but it's also tough to be compared to some guys just cuz it takes longer for girls to get some of the power moves because our center of balance is different, and we are built differently (whether we like it or not).  So when I see BGirls bust out power that is clean and fast I totally respect that!  Also...to see girls with good foundation and clean footwork is rare...and I respect that as well :)

I personally hate when people are like "whoa...you breakdance...can you spin on your head??"...or "can you do the worm??!!" There is a LOT more to breaking than just spinning on your head...if anything that's a mundane move that won't get you much props at all in the scene unless you are super fast and creative with it.  I think movies and television has ruined that for breakers.  People only see the "flashy" moves, and when they see a breaker that is really dope at footwork/tops/musicality they think they are not as good as the ones who do the flashy moves.  Don't get me wrong...a lot of power moves are amazing and EXTREMELY hard!....I do respect that, and I enjoy watching power.  But how do we educate the average viewer on the true essence of breaking in the midst of all the cheesy movies and so called "reality" dance shows that really make breaking/ hip hop look nothing of what it really is.

Another thing that really ERKS (is that a word?!!lol) is the way girls are represented.  I don't think I know of ANY real bgirls that dance in just a bikini top....HA!!  heeeeeeeeck nooooo....try doing a backspin in that...ouch!  And what's up with the booty shaking??!! Come on man!!!...girls respect yourself!...You can still be attractive fully clothed dressed fresh.  A group of girls I love and truly respect are the "Beat Freaks"...now these girls know what's up.  They are SUPER talented, RAW, graceful, hardcore, athletic, beautiful and aggresive!...These are the girls that need to be looked up to in society...NOT the booty shakers.  Come on girls...let's rise up and respect ourselves!

I have been inspired by a few girls in the scene.  Here are some of my fav's.

enjoy!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJiBjxbjV7M&feature=related
 

Queen of Queens (Japan)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CxJX80I6c

B-Girl Shie-Chan (Queen of Queenz)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSgJLl8WMP8

B-Girl AT (Flow Mo)
This bgirl has sick style and footwork for days!!! Probably my biggest inspiration!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNbO27iEmOs

B-Girl AT vs B-Girl Movie 1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwYYhcCO00g&feature=related

B-Girl Jeskillz (RSC)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Esykt40WB0&feature=fvsr

Beat Freakz
Love these girls....I will do more on street dance on a later post...

so cool....

The only dress I would wear as a young girl....yeah....I was a little bit of a tom boy :)

It's me....CherryD....

I am a small town girl who grew up with big city aspirations.  I guess you would say I am a melting pot of dance, art, sports, fashion and currently motherhood.  I loved the movement of dance, but also the aggression and athleticism of sports. That's why I also did basketball, rugby and track in high school. I'd go from make-up and tutu's performing in a theatre to a mouth guard and shin pads tackling people in a muddy field.  I think that's why I eventually ventured into breakdancing because it was an even balance of gracefulness and athleticism.  For about 7-8 years I lived out of a suitcase and traveled the world as a dancer/missionary.  I was inspired to start this blog for one to be able to put my ideas and thoughts down in hopes to be re-inspired again, and I also wanted a place for people in the arts and hip hop to be inspired.  I have some controversial thoughts on "studio dance" vs "street dance" as well as the arts in media.  I hope you will enjoy :)