Top Secret Dance Off

So, I have been thinking a lot about this massively multiplayer game called, Top Secret Dance Off. In short, you make a disguise, complete dance quests and dance offs in your REAL life, post videos, and give other players' videos points. Totally positive. Totally fun. My question is, does this dance matter? What does this kind of social interactivity using dance and the internet mean to the professional dance world? I personally love it and find something very valuable in the sharing of movement with others. What do you think?

Here's a trailer

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FOUND DANCE

I've been thinking about the concept of found dance. Where do we see dance sneaking in our everyday lives? How can I document it and display it? Does is matter? I think so...

Dancing with Self

So...this is from one of the great citizens of dance at Top Secret Dance Off. I love the simplicity. the mirror. the bowtie. the honest, fun, dancing. Way to be Chris!


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Another more random/post modern look at family gatherings.

Film: Lily Sloan
Music: Lily Sloan

Documerry Xmas

a little look at the happenings on xmas eve.

filming: Lily Sloan
editing: Lily Sloan
music: Lily Sloan

Tis the Season

New Film Idea!

What is your favorite memory from a Holiday in the months of November or December? Please describe it as colorfully as you can in the comments box.

Thanks!

Viral Video or Dance Film?

I could see this as a study of focus and expression....

A Work in Progress...

Collaborators: Bethany Nelson and Ilana Morgan
Dancers: Lily Sloan and Nicole Touzien

TwinklyCandy vid from YouTube

With- final cut

Current Project

Here is a rough copy of my latest project, "With." It is a collaborative endeavor with John Osburn and Nadia Losonsky.

slow-mo skateboard dance

I'm loving these 'non-dance' physical acts that have been manipulated and nicely edited into short films. What do you think?


skate - shot on red - 120 fps from opus magnum prod. on Vimeo.

a ring

I'm liking these super short/body part/ strange noise/ black and white films. I could see them being strung together. Thanks Sarah for answering the multiple choice earlier. Your vote won!

new film!

Thanks Bethany!(as in Bethany Nelson- the film's creator) This is a short film created with footage from vacation in n. carolina, summer 2008. we climbed, we paddled, we played. edited by yours truly. music by elvis costello (of course).

is this a dance film?

This is a really interesting video, in my opinion. It is edited in a way that reminds me of dance films or short films I have seen. Is there more to this than showcasing the awesome ability of these two guys?...you decide.

Trying to make SHORT films

This is from some footage I had from awhile back. I am starting to explore very very short dance films.

the next one...

Please choose one thing you would like to see in the next short film. Place your answer in the comment box.

A. an apple

B. a ring

C. a dog

Look forward to the new, "Lily's YouTube Choice," posted every other week.

a new film

Here's a film my friend Jen made this summer with the youth dance company that she directs. Go Jen!

Bored at the airport

My best friend Lauren Brick made this short video while waiting for planes at the airport. Maybe in her eyes it is not a dance film, but I sure think it is!