Preparing for the New Year

Dancing in the Dark seems to be defining itself pretty well, but then it has been the oldest independent printed matter on this island. And almost the oldest independent online communication, and at one time the biggest group of reader/dancers on this or any other island. The contributors of information to our blog have not been newcomers. DnD has had its ups and downs but is still in there clicking.

Town Dancer is definitely leaning towards the "upper crust" International Style, Competition and Exhibition Styles. The two Administrators are both International Stylists. Many of the contributors are very much into the competition and exhibition sectors too and the pageview hits are there. We should let it roll the way it wants to.

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" by the Carpenters

Town Dancer, being number one in total page views and average daily page views, will become the first independent as soon as we get a couple more steady Information Contributors. They will join the other blogs that have been independent from the beginning. That's Dancing and The Dance Connection, run by Frank Sierra. And Dancing News of the Pacific by Geoffrey Fells.

Dancing in the Dark will be leaning towards, the American and Social style of dance which is becoming a great fusion of eclectic figures and patterns. The Rootzi Tootzis regard it as "confusion" but we hope to roll with the punches.

"Everything Is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens

The Western blogs, Moanalua Corridor and the Platinum Horseshoe are all new and perhaps willing to accept the Universal style of dance much easier. Specially that most are into the American style of dance and fortunately some of the best American style teachers on these islands.

The best case of fusion is using the Mambo or Salsa basic and many patterns in a Rumba dance. Looks and feels natural as hell. And what is more it will not be a fad, it is too basic and was danced maybe two or three hundred years back, maybe not exactly but somewhat.

Probably be dancing two or three hundred years in the future too, in sheer joy of moving to the most beautiful Latin music in existence. Then there is the fusion of the Filipino Tango into the American Tango. It will be beautiful. You ain't seen nuttin' yet.

"I Believe" by Frankie Laine

Someone said and we quote, “There is no sure way to success but a sure way to failure is to try to please everyone.” When we can no longer please a club or group that we felt we were helping, we must just quietly drop them and continue looking for those we can help and please. It is working quite well because we have spread ourselves too thin.

The year ahead is looking good for "dancers."

"I used to be indecisive now I don't know."