Any other ballroom dancing voice actors out there?

WayneLHenderson · 04-07-2008, 11:24 PM

Are there any other voice actors that enjoy ballroom dancing? Epic, I agree!

My wife and I have been taking lessons at Arthur Murray for over two years now, ever since Dancing With The Stars really took off. And I must say, it's a lot of fun, and it is good exercise.

And I feel it has some advantages over country two-stepping at a saloon:
* No smoking
* No "dollar drink nights"
* No drunk "cowboy" wanna-bes
* And I haven't seen any vomit on the dance floor at Arthur Murray...ever!

Wayne
TIWWH Voice-mail listener line at 206-984-1446

JoeActor · 04-08-2008, 11:32 AM

I dunno Wayne... I tried it once, but the microphone kept bouncing around, and my feet got tangled in the cords!

Actually, my wife and I have been procrastinating on this issue. We've wanted to start for a while, but just can't seem to find the time. I've got a small amount of dance from stage work (when choreographed), but can't dance anything that starts off with "5, 6, 7 8!"

You'll have to post a YouTube for us to watch.

Dancin' with the Tsars,
Joe J Thomas
Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

AlanSimmons · 04-08-2008, 02:46 PM

I've wanted to try ballroom dancing for several years now. When I was younger I had a friend whose parents were great dancers. At their Christmas parties they would move the furniture out of the living room and dance. They were beautiful together and we all loved watching them.
Here in NW Arkansas we have a place called Snow's Red Barn. It's a little barn out in the middle of a pasture. It's family owned, so there's no drinking or smoking (not to mention no spittin' or cussin'). We go there on Saturday nights and two-step for a while. Lots of fun!

~Alan

SomeAudioGuy · 04-08-2008, 10:05 PM

I used to perform with a Folklorico troupe in college, so I picked a MEAN cha-cha-cha, but that's about it. Just that and some hiphop/step/stomp, and a little tap and flamenco.

I gave up after I only made it through the second round of auditions for STOMP (out of 5 rounds). Come to think of it I gave up kinda easy...

[Runs off to go get back in dancing shape]

kelly-rainge · 04-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Yes, ballroom dancing is great... needs breath control, poise, and a good sense of humor. I'm going to try country swing tonight and looking forward to the exercise. This is really weird to have my first comment on a voiceover website be about dancing, which is where it all started for me... But hey, I need to get in the swing of this business.. no pun intended.

JoeActor · 04-12-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly-rainge

Yes, ballroom dancing is great... needs breath control, poise, and a good sense of humor. I'm going to try country swing tonight and looking forward to the exercise. This is really weird to have my first comment on a voiceover website be about dancing, which is where it all started for me... But hey, I need to get in the swing of this business.. no pun intended.

Hee hee! Yeah, you'll fit in good around here Kelly ;-)

When you have a chance, please post an intro in the Welcome area so we know a bit more about your goals and abilities...

Nice to meet you on the dance floor,
Joe J Thomas
Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

WayneLHenderson · 04-13-2008, 10:43 AM

Wow, I'm blown away how many voice actors here also dance. That's pretty cool. The west coast swing is a dance they also teach at Arthur Murray. You're right Joe, I need to have someone video a clip of my wife and I, maybe at the upcoming Ball, and post it to YouTube.

Dave DeAndrea · 04-14-2008, 12:18 AM

Wayne,

* And I haven't seen any vomit on the dance floor at Arthur Murray...ever!

As any well-trained instructor will tell you, if you're not vomiting... you're not doing it right!

Oh wait... maybe that wasn't about dancing?! Anyway..

My father used to teach at an AM studio waaay back in the day. My wife and I took a few lessons several years ago... although it was more swing than ballroom (or maybe I just don't know the difference).

We learned (and have since forgotten) the Lindy Hop and had a blast... we'll have to give it another go sometime.

WayneLHenderson · 04-26-2008, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. Without mentioning names/details, I will be mentioning this thread on the next episode of my Voice-Over Journey podcast and will include a link to this thread at my blog at The Voice-Over Journey podcast

Just an FYI.

Wayne

Julie Williams · 05-03-2008, 03:52 PM

I dance in my dreams! My ex and I took ballroom dance lessons before the wedding. If I had a partner to learn with, I'd LOVE to take lessons now!

04-07-2008, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
WayneLHenderson VoiceOver Journey Podcast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 80	Any other ballroom dancing voice actors out there? Are there any other voice actors that enjoy ballroom dancing? Epic, I agree! My wife and I have been taking lessons at Arthur Murray for over two years now, ever since Dancing With The Stars really took off. And I must say, it's a lot of fun, and it is good exercise. And I feel it has some advantages over country two-stepping at a saloon: * No smoking * No "dollar drink nights" * No drunk "cowboy" wanna-bes * And I haven't seen any vomit on the dance floor at Arthur Murray...ever! Wayne TIWWH Voice-mail listener line at 206-984-1446 __________________ Wayne Henderson Voice-overs http://MediaVoiceOvers.com Wayne@MediaVoiceOvers.com Heard recently on the Tuning In With Wayne Henderson podcasts and The Voice-Over Journey podcast.

04-08-2008, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlanSimmons AlanSimmons Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 155	I've wanted to try ballroom dancing for several years now. When I was younger I had a friend whose parents were great dancers. At their Christmas parties they would move the furniture out of the living room and dance. They were beautiful together and we all loved watching them. Here in NW Arkansas we have a place called Snow's Red Barn. It's a little barn out in the middle of a pasture. It's family owned, so there's no drinking or smoking (not to mention no spittin' or cussin'). We go there on Saturday nights and two-step for a while. Lots of fun! ~Alan __________________ Alan Simmons the studio of alan simmons

04-08-2008, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
SomeAudioGuy Voice Director Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LA Posts: 96	I used to perform with a Folklorico troupe in college, so I picked a MEAN cha-cha-cha, but that's about it. Just that and some hiphop/step/stomp, and a little tap and flamenco. I gave up after I only made it through the second round of auditions for STOMP (out of 5 rounds). Come to think of it I gave up kinda easy... [Runs off to go get back in dancing shape] __________________ Whaddaya hear? http://someaudioguy.blogspot.com

04-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
kelly-rainge User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	ballroom dancing Yes, ballroom dancing is great... needs breath control, poise, and a good sense of humor. I'm going to try country swing tonight and looking forward to the exercise. This is really weird to have my first comment on a voiceover website be about dancing, which is where it all started for me... But hey, I need to get in the swing of this business.. no pun intended.

04-13-2008, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
WayneLHenderson VoiceOver Journey Podcast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 80	Wow, I'm blown away how many voice actors here also dance. That's pretty cool. The west coast swing is a dance they also teach at Arthur Murray. You're right Joe, I need to have someone video a clip of my wife and I, maybe at the upcoming Ball, and post it to YouTube. __________________ Wayne Henderson Voice-overs http://MediaVoiceOvers.com Wayne@MediaVoiceOvers.com Heard recently on the Tuning In With Wayne Henderson podcasts and The Voice-Over Journey podcast.

04-08-2008, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
JoeActor Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,827	I dunno Wayne... I tried it once, but the microphone kept bouncing around, and my feet got tangled in the cords! Actually, my wife and I have been procrastinating on this issue. We've wanted to start for a while, but just can't seem to find the time. I've got a small amount of dance from stage work (when choreographed), but can't dance anything that starts off with "5, 6, 7 8!" You'll have to post a YouTube for us to watch. Dancin' with the Tsars, Joe J Thomas Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

04-14-2008, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dave DeAndrea Voice Actor & Producer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 127	Wayne, * And I haven't seen any vomit on the dance floor at Arthur Murray...ever! As any well-trained instructor will tell you, if you're not vomiting... you're not doing it right! Oh wait... maybe that wasn't about dancing?! Anyway.. My father used to teach at an AM studio waaay back in the day. My wife and I took a few lessons several years ago... although it was more swing than ballroom (or maybe I just don't know the difference). We learned (and have since forgotten) the Lindy Hop and had a blast... we'll have to give it another go sometime. __________________ Dave DeAndrea Voice Talent www.davedeandrea.com SaVoa #07057

04-26-2008, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
WayneLHenderson VoiceOver Journey Podcast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 80	I'll be mentioning this thread on my next podcast Thanks for the input everyone. Without mentioning names/details, I will be mentioning this thread on the next episode of my Voice-Over Journey podcast and will include a link to this thread at my blog at The Voice-Over Journey podcast Just an FYI. Wayne __________________ Wayne Henderson Voice-overs http://MediaVoiceOvers.com Wayne@MediaVoiceOvers.com Heard recently on the Tuning In With Wayne Henderson podcasts and The Voice-Over Journey podcast.

05-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 615	I dance in my dreams! My ex and I took ballroom dance lessons before the wedding. If I had a partner to learn with, I'd LOVE to take lessons now! __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

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