#danceathon

[tarathemagnificent]

Now she has His Majesty and Steelclaw doing this little thing with her.

#danceathon #Youtube

[haitilegends]

#psa #project st anne #haiti legends #danceathon #zamarhaiti #Instagram

[crunchyorangeleaf]

aww the Gilmore girls looks amazing! everyone does!

#where are the cute towns that have danceathons and not opioid crises #gilmore girls

[justsomeguycore]

this runs through my head every time i see fisher stevens btw

#guy who kins jess mariano so hard he’s seen the danceathon episode 1.3 million times

[vernalloy]

I have got to put the saw characters in a high school danceathon.

#this is not a cute shipping thing this is a reference to the hit show dsm 5 #(don’t stop me)

[cactus-cactus-cactus]

i‘ve never been a big musical person but i stumbled on your blog by accident and all the stuff you post about seems like so much fun!! what are some of your favorites, or recommendations to ppl who aren’t familiar with them?

Omg hi!! I have been thinking about this for a hot minute believe me.

My PERSONAL favorite musicals are LIZZIE, Murder Ballad, and Don’t Stop Me at the moment.

LIZZIE is a punk rock musical loosely based on the historical murder trial of Lizzie Borden. It’s pretty intense, both musically and story-wise, so just know that I’m advance if you hope to listen to it.

Murder Ballad is a rock opera about an affair that goes very very wrong. It’s a relatively simple plot so it’s very easy to grasp just from listening to the album. The music is legitimately some of my favorite stuff ever. I would definitely recommend this for beginners, aside from some meta stuff with the narrator it’s not too confusing.

Don’t Stop Me is about the troubles of growing up as represented through a demonic high school danceathon. I wouldn’t recommend for a beginner solely because it’s like barely above lost media. If you’re willing to venture into the depths of 2000s era websites and unlisted yt videos I would be happy to show you how to listen to this cause it like changed my life but also it’s way too much effort lmao. (If you genuinely want to listen or watch this tho like dm me I can hook you up)

As for other recommendations for beginners:

Carrie. Oh my god everyone pls listen to Carrie. It’s based on the book, so if you have even a vague sense of the story it’s not hard to follow. Beautiful music, and if you want to dig deeper, the backstage drama has actually books and documentaries on it.

Hadestown. You’ve probably heard about it, it’s really popular lol. Based on the green myths of Hades and Persephone/Orpheus and Eurydice. Will make you feel every emotion ever and there’s a really big fan community if you want more content out of it.

36 Questions. This one is actually the most accessible, I think— it’s literally a podcast. It’s about a relationship ending very messily (I won’t say why— spoilers!!). Again, makes you feel so so many emotions. Plus if you like Jonathan Groff (he plays the guy) you can check out the quadrillion other things he’s in.

#that’s my list!! hope you enjoy #I didn’t want to give you a bunch of answers you’ve probably already heard a bunch so I did put a lot of thought into this #ty for the ask <3 #lizzie the musical #don’t stop me musical #malloysicals #murder ballad musical #carrie the musical #36 questions musical #Hadestown

[angel-blood-art]

my OC Yang from the three-way OC art collab; sketched by me, lined by @cosmicarts and coloured by @tubapun!

OC info under the cut

Name: Yang Yun-seo

Age: 46

Personality: Capricious; generally pretty dry and sarcastic on a normal day but there's a quiet, mischievous chaos under the surface that shows every now and again, like if you were at a festival and you didn't know her, you'd expect her to snark at it, but no, she's getting her face painted and playing the games bc fuck it. She's a little rough on the edges but not like. in a scary way? You'd find her in alternative bars if she actually cared for bars. She's generally a homebody and has been kinda bored with life for the last 10 or so years, though she's been causing chaos here and there for most of her life - climbing things, pranking people, and so on. Generally she gets away with it but that's also partially through association with her much more influential friend Isabella who has put a fair bit of work into convincing people she's cool (even if she already is). Think Touya and Yukito from Cardcaptor Sakura. That's those two

Facts:

-She was able to see ghosts between ages 7 and 21. It freaked her out so badly that she forced herself to stop seeing them at 21, at the cost of no longer being able to dream, and also dealing w semifrequent headaches

-As mentioned above, doesn't care for crowded spaces, and lives by a river in the forest. She spends a lot of time just...wandering

-In the 28-hour danceathon Isabella hosts every year (and Yang helps set up), the longest Yang has made it is 22 hours. I don't think setting up helps her tbf but she sets up EVERY year despite Isabella telling her she can skip setup if she really wants a shot at the full 28

#oc art #art collab #also yes that's a shinji mug

[whatsonmedia]

Thursday Thrills: Dive into the Summer Festival Extravaganza!

August has arrived, and the festival frenzy is on fire! From beats that move your soul to moments that make you whole, this month is a symphony of experiences waiting to unfold. Let the rhythm of August lead you to unforgettable adventures, where music, magic, and memories collide in a spectacular dance of life. Step into the spotlight and let the festival season ignite your spirit! Edinburgh Festival 5 - 29 August With over 3,000 shows taking place, there is something for everyone at the Edinburgh Festival 2023. Headline acts include Sir Cliff Richard, TV presenter Gail Porter, film director Ken Loach, comedian Rhod Gilbert, playwright Alistair McDowall, and the musical "The Book of Mormon." There will also be a number of special events taking place, such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The festival is a celebration of the arts and culture from all over the world, and it is a great opportunity to see some of the best performers in the world. The lineup is diverse and eclectic, with something to appeal to all tastes. Whether you are a fan of theater, comedy, music, dance, or something else entirely, you are sure to find something to enjoy at the Edinburgh Festival 2023. So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets today and experience the Edinburgh Festival 2023 for yourself! Tickets & More Info>edinburghjazzfestival.com Stowaway Festival 18 – 20 Aug Stowaway Festival, a remarkable independent event, has firmly etched its place on the festival calendar. Elevate your festival camaraderie to new heights at this open-air extravaganza. Unleash your inhibitions, embrace the carefree spirit, and immerse yourself in a boundless realm of fun. Stowaway Festival is the ultimate destination for a grand-scale, all-out celebration. Dive into the beats and rhythms, as top DJs and live music artists set the stage for an electrifying experience. From seasoned ravers to newcomers and even the little ones, everyone can dance beneath the stars until dawn. But that's not all – Stowaway's enchanting concoction includes hidden parties, a serene woodland spa, exhilarating wild swimming and canoeing, moments of wellness and relaxation, and an array of activities for kids. Embark on a journey of discovery, unveiling the secret wonders of Stowaway's realm. With a big line-up to keep you toe-tapping all weekend which includes Crazy P, Dan Shake, David Rodigan, Eats Everything, Soulworks, Nicky Blackmarket, Roy Ayers, Easy Star All-Stars, House Gospel Choir, Irvine Welsh, Jamz Supernova, Joe Goddard, Little Dragon, Todd Edwards, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, Junior Jungle, Balearic Ultras, Ben Virgo, A For Alpha, Harvey Skipper, Jono McCleery, Dr Dubplate, Diego Soundsystem, Alabaster, Llewellyn Brothers, Robots With No Soul and more Tickets & More Info> stowawayfestival.co.uk Notting Hill Carnival 27-28 August The Notting Hill Carnival is back in 2023, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! With over 2 million people expected to attend, this is the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture. The lineup for 2023 is still being finalized, but you can expect to see some of the biggest names in Caribbean music, including Machel Montano, Beenie Man, and Spice. There will also be a wide variety of other performers, from steel bands to dancehall artists. In addition to the music, the Notting Hill Carnival is also known for its colorful costumes and vibrant atmosphere. So whether you're looking to dance the day away or just soak up the culture, the Notting Hill Carnival is the place to be in August 2023. Tickets & More Info> nhcarnival.org/ Escape 19 Aug Big brand festival company, Climax Live are going all out to host one of the biggest mash ups in Swansea Wales, this summer.  Taking things up 10 notches, party loving people going to this danceathon can get their groove on to some of the biggest current names in House, Trance, Drum & Bass and more.  It’s a one dayer for the hardcore stayer making the most of every moment.  Think rave to the grave! With expectations to dance to the hotest tunes from the packed dancefloor clubs to the field of dance music dreams.  EDM heaven.  With all the festival paraphernalia making this one raver one stop until ya pop n drop. It’s a time for the great dance music Escape! Expect a line-up of DJ royalty for the marathon rave up. Including Alex Kidd, Ben Hemsley, Born on Road, Bryan Kearney, DJ Isaac, Danny Howard, David Rust, Disrupta, Ellie Cocks, Faze 2, GW Harrison, Gally & Jusice, Ilario Alicante, John O'Callaghan, Judge Jules, Juliet Fox, Kanine, Kings of the Rollers, Layton Giordani, Marco Carola, Marco Faraone, Maria Healy, NOIZU, Nicole Moudaber, Paul Clark, Paul Clark, Paul Woolford, Sander Van Doorn, Shy FX, Wilkinson, Will Atkinson, Will Rees, Zatox Tickets & More Info> escapefestival.co.uk Green Man 17 – 20 Aug Long standing independent festival, returns each year bigger and better in beautiful Welsh surroundings of Breacon Beacons South Wales.  Offering a mixture of arts, music and also includes literature, film and children's entertainment, as well as stalls and organic foods on the 'village green'. It’s such a good festival, its loyal 25,000 festival goers always leave happy yearning for next year.  The festival has sold out Expect live music from bands, solo artists and a mighty selection of DJS including Confidence Man, First Aid Kit, Devo, Spiritualized, Amyl And The Sniffers, Slowdive, The Walkmen, Young Fathers, The Comet Is Coming, Lankum, Snail Mail, Squid, The Delgados, Horace Andy, Daniel Avery (LIVE), Sudan Archives, Obongjaar, Courtney Marie Andrews, Dur-Dur Band, Alabaster Deplume, Beth Orton Tickets & More Info> greenman.net Trentham Live 17 – 20 Aug Trentham gardens in Staffordshire hosts its annual live music events across this weekend in its amazing location.  The line-up for the weekend’s entertainment features sells out tours from some of the UK and Global most favourite bands, well-known singers and legendary DJs whichever night you choose to go. You’ll be met by a crowd of people who are up for a great time with likeminded people. The line-up includes McFly, The Hoosiers, Feeder, Jake Bugg, The Feeling, Chase and Status, Sigma, Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight, Olly Murs, Natalie Imbruglia Tickets & More Info> trentham.co.uk Beautiful Days 18 – 20 Aug The Levellers' Family Music Festival, orchestrated by DMF Music, stands as an independent labor of love, free from sponsorship or funding. Welcoming all to Devonshire's divine Escot Park in 2023, it offers diverse stages, Site Art, a Children's Area, Healing Village, Walkabout Theatre, family camping, and real ale bars. The coveted lineup includes Suede, Primal Scream, Levellers, Johnny Marr, The Waterboys, Indigo Girls, The Dead South, The Proclaimers, Gaz Coombes, Reef, and Gok Wan. Don't miss this enchanting, sold-out event uniting music, art, and celebration. Tickets & More Info> beautifuldays.org Hospitality In The Woods 19 Aug Returning to magnificent surroundings of Beckenham Place Park London. One of the biggest and best drum n bass DJ line-ups on the UK summer festival calendar.  It’s time to get your best rave on for the supreme d'n'b brand, Hospitality records festival. Promising to deliver big on every aspect. All you have to do is show up in your best happy vibe. Featruing a stellar line-up of d'n'b elite to feast ya dance music feet on this is going to be one very special one-dayer that its festival lovers have been waiting all year for.  Hot on the line-up is Netsky, High Contrast, Camo & Krooked, Ayah Marar, Metrik, London Elektricity, Roni Size, Calibre, LTJ Bukem, Etherwood, Harry Shotta, LTJ Bukem, Sub Zero, Bladerunner, Goddard, Kasra, Disrupta, Bryan Gee, 2Shy, MC GQ, Nu:Tone Tickets & more> hospitalityinthewoods.com Read the full article

[cantfightmoonlight]

NEW YEARS EVE •   MEENA RAJA-MOORE

Given that Meena has already shown off a 1920s look back on Halloween, Meena decided to have more fun with her looks on New Years. Showing up to the Black Carpet, she styled a Cocoon Coat decked out in pearl fringe with a pearl embellished turban, pearl encrusted Jimmy Chos and a pearl fringed gown. 

Only for her to later change into a diamond fringe ensemble for the Danceathon decked out with matching shoes and a moon headdress reminiscent of the showgirl looks of the time.

#c: meena #not my best edit but oh well #lunarcoveevent4 #a: meena #meena closet

[yasmini24]

Skye and Sean at the danceathon

#they were so cute #i just had to gif them #the lodge #DISNEY RENEW THEM #do it-

[sophieebdaily]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: ‘I would have been cancelled if social media was around when I was a teenager’

The singer and songwriter, 43, talks Madonna, performing while pregnant and old-fashioned politeness

Singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been married to The Feeling bassist Richard Jones since 2005. The couple have five sons, Sonny, 17, Kit, 13, Ray, nine, Jesse, six, and Mickey, three. The daughter of Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, Sophie rose to fame in 2000 with Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love), followed by pop hits ¬Murder on the Dancefloor and Take Me Home. In November her 24-hour danceathon, inspired by her lockdown “kitchen discos”, raised £1 million for Children in Need.

Best childhood memory?

Being really little in the south of France with my mum and dad. I must have been three, because they split up when I was four. My grandparents had a caravan there, and I remember eating mussels and chips. My parents always encouraged me to ask for things myself in French, so I always felt quite grown-up in restaurants.

Best decision?

Groovejet was the song that changed my life. It freed up my brain in terms of how I saw my career. Before that, I’d been in an indie band, Theaudience, which was dropped. We signed the deal when I was sitting my A-levels and went off on tour. When it imploded before I turned 20, I felt like the best was behind me. It felt very bleak. Groovejet is a house track, and I didn’t think that was what I was about, but I really liked it, and didn’t second-guess it. Everything I’ve ever done since has been with the knowledge of what it’s like for ¬everything to go pear-shaped without a Plan B.

Best songwriter?

I don’t think Madonna gets enough credit as a songwriter. Like A Prayer is an insanely good record. Thematically, it manages to get love, sex, longing and religion all into one song. It’s clever, and bold. The mark of a good song for me is that it takes you on the same journey every time you hear it. Like A Prayer gets me every time. I don’t like songs that are a conceit, when lyrics are written in just because they rhyme, or songs that are overly earnest.

Best day?

Richard and I got married in Italy, partly so we could eat Italian food. We have no family ties to Italy, but my instinct was to go abroad, for the weather, landscape and the wine. We were 26, young and silly, and the first of our friends to get married, so everybody really went for it. There was jumping in the pool at three in the morning, and there was tiramisù. My eldest son, Sonny, was about 14 months old, and he was there too.

Best moment?

When I got pregnant with my fifth child, my manager had planned a ¬special gig at the South Bank centre with a 40-piece orchestra. I thought, oh my gosh, I’m going to be six months pregnant, maybe that’s not such a clever idea. But when I ended up on stage at the Royal Festival Hall with this huge orchestra, a huge tummy and high heels, I felt pretty brilliant – good in my skin, happy and proud.

Worst trip?

After I’d had my first success with Groovejet, my then-boyfriend and I decided to go on holiday. I was 22 and it was the first time I was able to book somewhere a bit swanky. I went to a travel agent and they recommended the Seychelles. Thousands of pounds later we got there, and it didn’t stop raining for the whole six days.

Worst health scare?

With my first couple of babies I had pre-eclampsia and had to have them early. I was really fortunate to be diagnosed and to have the healthcare we have in this country, but it was a shock. I was 25 and thought I’d be pretty good at pregnancy, but because I didn’t feel very well I felt pretty shoddy at it. The pregnancy books follow the trajectory up to nine months, and if you only get to six or seven months, you feel like your body’s let you down a bit. Pre-eclampsia is quite unusual in young mothers. But there was a happy ending.

Worst festival?

The first time I went to Glastonbury was 1997, the year it was a complete quagmire. There was mud and water everywhere. I was very unprepared and turned up in trainers. I had to get a piggy¬back off stage from one of the ¬roadies because I was wearing silver ¬stilettos, and I remember a journalist from the magazine Just 17 taking ¬photos. I love a festival, though. They connect you with the carefree side of yourself. Even now, Richard and I find ourselves feeling 17 again at festivals.

Worst characteristic?

I’m a people-pleaser. I don’t like letting people down. It’s a hard habit to break. Often, people’s lives continue in the same vein whether you say yes or no to stuff, and you don’t get any awards at the end. It means you end up doing things not entirely for the right reasons. I’m really trying to grow out of it.

Worst thing about social media?

You can’t put yourself back in a teenager’s shoes, but I think the pace of the news and the speed of information now is a lot for adult minds to handle, let alone growing minds. It can be overwhelming, even if you know how to filter it. I can’t imagine what it would be like to grow up with. I’m so glad that social media wasn’t around when I was a teenager. I would have been cancelled in 1998.

The absolute worst

I have so many pet hates, including silly things like too many exclamation marks and block capitals in emails. I just don’t want that in my life. And I hate it when people are just casually rude. I’m not into that. I just like a bit of politeness – it makes everything glide that bit smoother if you hold the door open for someone and they say thanks, rather than if they don’t. I know that’s quite old school, but it grates on me.

Source.

#sophie ellis bextor #telegraph #interview #madonna

[80s-madonna]

1989

#madonna #1989 #danceathon

[macalesterarchives]

post-finals mood. have a great break everyone! #postfinals #archives #macalester #heymac #winterbreak #danceathon https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqpLpzHX_8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1el1jhdfiif81

#postfinals #archives #macalester #heymac #winterbreak #danceathon

[briantophoto]

Probably one of my finest moments ever.💫 Thanks Steven Meisel for tracking me down in Paris to use me for this cool fashion cover editorial based on the famous @janefonda movie “They Shoot Horses Don’t They” when I was just about to quit modeling, and encouraging me to become a photographer instead. #throwbackthursday @vogueitalia March 1997 cover editorial by @stevenmeisel_ with @ambervalletta @naomi @kristen_mcmenamy @misskarenelson @vincentgallo @carolynmurphy @johnny_zander makeup: @patmcgrathreal hair: @garrennewyork Fashion editor: Brana Wolf . . . . . #beautifulmoments❤️ #fashionstyle #vogueitalia #voguemagazine #vogue #womensfashion #dancerslife #theyshoothorsesdontthey #janefonda #sydneypollackfilm #couture #eveninggowns #throwback🔙 #supermodels #danceathon #mensfashion #fashionmodels #styleinspiration #fashionmarathon #pretaporterfashion #greatdepression #womensbeauty #gownspiration #masterphotographers #mentor #friends #lovelight #instagood #goodvibes (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcDGmGPNtJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

#throwbackthursday #beautifulmoments❤️ #fashionstyle #vogueitalia #voguemagazine #vogue #womensfashion #dancerslife #theyshoothorsesdontthey #janefonda #sydneypollackfilm #couture #eveninggowns #throwback🔙 #supermodels #danceathon #mensfashion #fashionmodels #styleinspiration #fashionmarathon #pretaporterfashion #greatdepression #womensbeauty #gownspiration #masterphotographers #mentor #friends #lovelight #instagood #goodvibes

[ecocycling]

"Social Distancing cant slow us down!" - says Franklin the Turtle From forging faithful family foundations; encouraging literacy, healthy eating & active living to the eco ART community we're holding down the basecamp. Join us by car, bus, bike or any other means of travel and "Park Happy" together! #endangeredspecies #franklintheturtle #curiousgeorge #danceathon #socialdistancing #family #education #foundation #literacy #ecoart #community #MovingForward #bicycletravel #seedsofhope @ecocyclingorg @thevibecreativedistrict @eco_maniac_company @drivewey (at Old Beach Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8ToV9h54W/?igshid=1jw2gw2zroc03

#endangeredspecies #franklintheturtle #curiousgeorge #danceathon #socialdistancing #family #education #foundation #literacy #ecoart #community #movingforward #bicycletravel #seedsofhope

[trascapades]

✊🏿🖤💃🏾❤#ArtIsAWeapon #DancingIsFreedom Now watching my hero @therealdebbieallen's #DanceToTheMusic 12-hour digital dance-a-thon to benefit the #dancecommunity and #socialjustice causes LIVE on instagram. All proceeds will be #donated to keep the dance community alive during COVID-19 and amplify social justice organizations in the fight against racism. _______________________ Reposted from herealdebbieallen Join me, @JaQuelKnight and our fabulous friends for #DanceToTheMusic - a 12-hour digital dance-a-thon on Instagram LIVE! ⁣⁣ COVID-19 created an instant BLACKOUT for theaters, dance schools, concerts, festivals, tours, movies, and television -- all the venues of work for the dance world – and impacting the financial security of thousands of dancers and performance industry professionals. T​he ​​#DanceToTheMusic​​ ​live-stream will raise money to keep the dance community supported during COVID-19 and amplify social justice organizations in the fight against racism.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Spread the word and join with us as we #HELP, #HEAL, and give #HOPE to the world through the power of dance. #DebbieAllen @officialdadance #DanceAThon #COVID19Relief #TraScapades https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZBNTagyg3/?igshid=1pzihnwtjlruz

#artisaweapon #dancingisfreedom #dancetothemusic #dancecommunity #socialjustice #donated #help #heal #hope #debbieallen #danceathon #covid19relief #trascapades