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Singing Dancing Titan Robot

Hiroshi — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:18:18 +0000

Titan the Robot visits Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre and sings and dance. This is a really wicked piece of machine equipped with the latest technology which enables it to move around, sing songs, dance and act along with the vocals of song. This is a genius.

Titan the Robot is the stage name of an android costume created by Cyberstein Robots Ltd in 2004, operated both physically and electronically by a human dancer. The costume is approximately 2.2 metres (7′ 3″) tall and 47 kg (7.5 st) and increases to 350 kg (55 st) including the performer and onboard equipment. It was designed by Nik Fielding, who runs Cyberstein from Torquay, Devon, England. Titan has performed at a variety of public and private events, from the Commonwealth Games and Alton Towers to bar Mitzvahs and shopping centres. Titan has appeared on Channel 4 television and BBC Children In Need. When asked by The Times what skills potential performers would require, Nik Fielding replied “They’d need to be good at playing Xbox because that’s what it’s like in there.” In performance, Titan moves about freely in an open area and uses music and comedy to interact with spectators. Shows last for about 30 minutes and can be mixed with a walkabout.

Titan Robot website

Choose A Dance Partner

Hiroshi — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:09:28 +0000

Whether you are new to ballroom dancing (or any other genre of dancing that consists of dancing with a partner) or a seasoned dancer who is looking for a new partner, here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing your “other half” to compliment you on the dance floor. While some traits of a prospective partner maybe visible from the start, others may take a while (or at least a few trials) for realization. Sibling, friend or stranger, as a dance couple, you need to not only act the part but also look the part as keeping your audience entertained stretches way beyond perfect steps and choreography. When dancing, you are telling a story, expressing yourself, not with words but with every part of your body and inner being.

Confidence

This is the first and one of the most important traits to look for in a dance partner.

As a female dancer, one must have confidence in herself to be led on the dance floor. Dancing is one of the few instances a lady requires the ability to guess which step the man is going to take before he actually takes it. It is the female’s duty to step with confidence and follow the partner with in each progressive step and in some cases like twists, turns, spins and lifts, be able to have enough faith to know that he would direct you properly and adequately and not let you down.

As a male dancer, confidence comes in the sense of being able to lead the lady on the dance floor, to convey to her (only with your body movement) what she needs to do. It is the male that decides what happens on the dance floor, where on the floor it happens and which figures and steps to dance, so having a confident male partner who has the capability to make on the spot dance decisions and maneuver the lady around other couples on the dance floor, is detrimental.

If you are a gentleman who had confidence to ask a lady to the dance floor for the first time, then you possess the prerequisite to be a great dancer!

Physical Attraction

Just as with regular couples, physical attraction is important with dance couples to build and maintain chemistry on the dance floor. Whether your a man or a woman, having an attractive partner will put some “fizz” in to your dancing. As a ballroom dancer, if there is no connection with your partner on the dance floor, you are as good as if you were to dance alone and the spectators would be the first to conclude that you are a “mismatch”.

Compatibility

Compatibility goes in par with the second tip and I am using the term in a much broader sense that includes (but not limited to) physical compatibility (height, weight, built), age and interests. It is much easier to dance with and relate to a partner who is of the same age and share common interests as you. Physical compatibility is important to couples who dance standard/smooth and Latin/rhythm styles to maintain form and posture, for easy leading/following and to look smooth on the dance floor. It is also important to make sure that the partner you choose has the same interest and goals for dancing as you in order to avoid any miscommunication and misinterpretation of intentions later on.

Comfortable to dance with

In a great dance performance, there is no holding back. When you dance, one must be able to express and feel free to “let go”, disconnect from the every day life and connect with a different realm. To achieve this, you need a partner whom you will be comfortable dancing in close proximity with and a partner who will make you want to shed away every bit of shyness and hesitation you may have.

You may not be able to address the issue of “comfort level” when dancing with a brand new partner initially, but with time, you may either be able to make a judgment on how “close” you can be without creating any awkward situations and moments or you will be able to get past whatever the discomfort you felt at the very beginning. Every thing new takes time getting used/adjusted to, so don’t give up without at least a try.

Patience

This is especially applicable to individuals whose prospective partners are above/below your standard and knowledge of dancing. One must ensure that the partner has enough patience to teach you and/or practice with you (without the fighting and the disagreements) until both of you are have caught up to the same level and have mastered the techniques of each step and variation. No one is perfect and no one can get it right every time, therefore having a supportive partner with steady perseverance and diligence can make your dancing experience that much more pleasant and enjoyable.

Dedication & Commitment

To some, dancing is second in nature to walking, while others find it quite challenging to listen to and feel the music and to dance in sync to a beat, let alone a beat and a partner at the same time. In my years of dancing with many different partners (from beginners who have never taken a dance step in their life to people who feel the music in their body and have the spring in their feet) I have come to realize that no matter what your level and knowledge of dancing is, just like with every new venture in life, a little bit of dedication and hard work will make you look like you have been dancing for years. Dancing is a very competitive and challenging sport and comes with a lot of practice, sweat, falls, bruises and aching feet. But if you can find a partner who is as dedicated as you are to becoming a good dancer, you will most definitely be able to see past the pain and enjoy every moment you are on the dance floor.

Creativity and Imagination

Just like any other form of art and expression, dancing requires a great deal of imagination and creativity. Performing a few basic routines and steps that you and your partner have learned in class is one thing, but choreography that keeps an audience and yourself (as the dancer) entertained and interested is a challenge. This is especially felt by beginners whose dancing is limited to a very few basic steps. In such instances, dancing can get quite boring and monotonous but if you had a creative partner who can build upon the basic steps and routines and come up with a new variation or two, I guarantee you will want to stay on the dance floor for the next dance.

Passion for Dancing

This, in my book of dancing is the most important aspect to look for in a dance partner. Some people dance for exercise/fitness purposes, to some it’s a place to make new friends from the opposite sex while to a very handful, dancing is a hobby and a passion. It does not matter what age, color and knowledge your prospective partner has, how attractive he/she is, what physical capabilities and compatibilities your partner possess to dance or how good they may be at keeping to rhythm, the utmost important trait to look for in a dance partner should be his/her passion for dancing. Because without the passion, there is no desire to express, to let go and to let your body, feet, arms and facial expressions tell a story.

Choose a partner who can bring out the best in you, someone who can constantly motivate you to be better than you are, someone who gives you confidence to take the next step. Don’t let your (bad) choice of a partner prevent or limit you from dancing to the best of your ability.

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Weird Tongue Tattoo – Photo

Hiroshi — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:10:11 +0000

Tattoos are weird. Tongue tattoo is even weird. I mean why anybody want to brand a tattoo at his / her skin forever. You could get tired of it! Anyways here is a tongue tattoo and I think it is not permanent one. This is just color paint.

Most Terrible Accidents Ever

Hiroshi — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:52:23 +0000

Watch terrible accidents video and photos. Aircraft accidents cost most of these all. More than aircraft, if the pilot gets wasted in the accident, that is even terrible among those accidents. Most air accidents are caused by the machinery failure than the pilot’s mistake while road accidents are mainly bad drivers fault who come out with their vehicle without training.

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Watch Out for Lady Drivers – Videos

Hiroshi — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:39:10 +0000

Next time you step out, watch out for female drivers. These are most dangerous types of drivers in the world. At least following videos will make you think like that.

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Hiroshi — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:28:18 +0000

Watch some extraordinary videos. Call these carefree moments, scary moments, funny accidents or whatever. These are really tragic moments and we wish may not happen to any one.

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Cats on Treadmill – Exercise Videos

Hiroshi — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:56:16 +0000

Do you have pet? A cat! The most adorable pet in the world! Do you make him exercise? You know pets can get fat as well. If not then watch these amazing cats doing exercise with treadmill. Buy your cat a treadmill and make him start exercising. Your cat will love it.

Hilarious Cats – Amazing Videos

Hiroshi — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:23:28 +0000

Cats are adorable pets. They are fun. They entertain you and even play with you. A cat is naughty by nature. Following videos will prove it. You might not have seen such funny cats yet.

If you play hide and seek with a cat, you will observe this funny behavior. The cat moves when you hide and freezes and watches you when you see her. This is very true.

Oh Snap – Videos

Hiroshi — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:09:18 +0000

Check out these funny videos.

Funny Video Effect – Fingers Snap

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Serious Office Fights – Videos

Hiroshi — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:05:45 +0000

This is something which is not recommended. We must always have some peaceful attitude at offices. If some colleague behaves bad, we must not react, but have patience and leave him alone. We must never react. It always ends up more worst and you have to repent for that right after some minutes.

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