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A New Dance Series, Installment One

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On a whim, I decided to start a new dance for camera series inspired by the musical choices of my friends.  It can be difficult for me to develop projects on my own, especially when my hands are tied by factors like lack of space, lack of dancers, etc.  So on the birthday of a longtime friend, I asked him to tell me his favorite song of the moment, and I made the video below to that song.  It turned out much better than I imagined, and I'm currently working on the next four installments of the series.  Enjoy!  If you like it, there will be more coming soon.

If You Give a Girl a Camera, Installment One
"You're Invited to a Tea Party"
Music: Holiday by Weezer



Note: I earn no money from this blog, nor any place this video has appeared so far.
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  1. brizmusNovember 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Ohmygod, I totally love it! I can't wait to see the next installments. :-) You should totally do one to the Unlovables!

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  2. dadNovember 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love it too. My sweet little girl. You have been doing projects like this all your life. Intricately detailed, labor-intensive, inspired.

    You need more space to REALLY MOVE.

    Love,

    Dad yer dad

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