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Convention Events and Programming => Live Programming => Topic started by: Kokotankuu on April 16, 2013, 06:59:38 pm
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Hello all ye Kconers! I am the cohost of the ballroom dance lessons from 2012. We are very much hoping to have the Kumoriball again this year. Like last year we had a group of hosts who would help by asking wall flowers to dance. We re looking for volunteers to help us do this again! If you would like to help out or just have some questions feel free to post to message me for further info! But until then, here's a Q and A
Q) What does being a host entail?
A) Knowing something about leading (or a good follow) and getting others to dance.
Q) But what if I only kinda know how to dance?
A) We are actually thinking about running a workshop during the summer in Portland or the area, to help brush up on some dance moves and styles! Yes this basically means a free dance lesson.
Q) Is there something I have to do before hand if I want to be a host?
A) Contact me! Kokotankuu! You can try the Dread Pirate but he's usually at work.
Q) I know how to dance already, is this helpful?
A) You don't know how much! Yes!! It's extremely helpful. We are only a handful of people running this thing right now, we will love all the help we can get. The Kumoriball is like herding cats.
Q) What if I know absolutely nothing about ballroom dance? Can I still be a host?
A) At this time, we are really looking for people we don't have to teach from the ground up in only a few weeks. If you're interested in dancing though, come to the panel events during kcon and talk to us then.
Q) I like dancing!!
A) Well that's not really a question....but good for you! ^^b
Please post any other questions you might have!
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I've been eagerly awaiting this!
I would love to be a host again for the ball if it happens and if it's alright. c:
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Hey there! Do you know how to dance at all?
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Hello. c: Also yes I do! I know quite a few ballroom dances. c:
I was a host last year and would love to help out as a host again. c:
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I'm usually a wallflower myself, so I would love to help out too if you don't mind!
[/size]I know some basic ballroom dances, but I wouldn't mind coming to the workshops either to learn more.
[/size]Do you have to be in a specific cosplay? My sister and I were going to do Korra and Asami.
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That sounds wonderful both of you!! Tsundere! Welcome back to the hosts! We will be coming up with more details later. Are you both in the Portland area? Or in Oregon? lol The Dread Pirate in I are in Klamath Falls at the moment. Things of course are up in the air.
Teddy, I've Been Toph and Princess Merida in the past. Not sure if I'll have the time to come up with something new this year. But if you with to host and cosplay feel free! we actually really like it. I love saying I've danced with specific characters lol.
~Koko
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Ohkay~ I'll have a backup if Korra falls though, but I'll still have a costume.
I'm in McMinnville, its like an hour trip to hillsboro and and hour and a half by bus, like 40 minutes in my car.
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I haven't ballroom danced since I was a child haha but last year I attended kumoriball, and was just dancing around with my husband and friends and just having a blast. I really don't like having to conform to the dancing to be honest. Wish I could be a silly host and just help people dance, even if they don't know how. That's what I ended up doing to all of my friends in there! I didn't want them to leave XD
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Thanks! :D I'm really excited! I'm about two hours from Portland, but I live in Eugene. I can't remember how far Eugene is from Klamath Falls though. But to Teddy, last year I was a host and in cosplay as Prussia from Hetalia. I won't be him for the ball this year, however I will still cosplay and be a host. c:
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Oh, Ohkay! Thanks Tsundere~
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Klamath is 3 hours south of Eugene, but that's good to know. We are actually in the Mcminville area a lot (my fiance's mom lives in that area) If you guys know anyone else who might be interested that would be fantastic!
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Hey! Next time you cone to Mac send me a message? Id like to meet up with you and talk about some ideas for the ball, or even just hangout if thats alright.
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@kokotankuu: I'm not sure if you got my message on here, but I guess it didn't go through? o.O
I'll resend it again -.-"
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Hey potential hosts! If you can PM me with your real name and email address and whereabouts you live we'll try to get a precon dance/host meeting so we can all brush up on the dances and we can give you a heads up on what's going on. Luvan I messaged you back, sorry for the delay!
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I sent you a message. c:
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Hey guys, what dances do you all know? We're trying to figure out program/panel stuff.
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The only one I actually know is the Waltz, but I can learn many more easy, thanks Youtube.
I can also teach other hosts how to do them too.
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ballet, tap, some jazz, swing, jitterbug/boogie woogie (50's type of dancing), some tango and salsa, some baile folklorico (hispanic dance), a bit of waltz, and I was learning square dancing 7 years ago, but I totally forgot lol
I mean I can mimic any type of dance, just let me see you dance, and I can do my best to copy ;)
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ballet, tap, some jazz, swing, jitterbug/boogie woogie (50's type of dancing), some tango and salsa, some baile folklorico (hispanic dance), a bit of waltz, and I was learning square dancing 7 years ago, but I totally forgot lol
I mean I can mimic any type of dance, just let me see you dance, and I can do my best to copy ;)
TEACH ME THE WAYS OF SWING AND JITTERBUG.
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Swing and jitterbug are supper fun and not that hard to learn actually Teddy
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Dances I know: Waltz, Viennese Waltz (kinda), Tango, Swing, Jitterbug (or some variation of it), some salsa, West Coast Swing, Country Swing, Foxtrot, Polka (Love Polkas), some square dances. What I think we'll be teaching at con: Foxtrot, Waltz, Viennese and Tango (subject to change.)
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I know the Waltz and a little bit of Salsa. I want to learn 50's and 70's swing.
I think it would be fun to do a mini swing dance/free style ballroom competition in the middle of the dance.
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yeah swing and jitterbug and all the 20-80's kinda dancing are quite fun and not that hard to dance, BUT since I'm out of shape... I can't exactly do dips or throw people around XD so I kinda have to stay out of those moves when it comes to dancing.
AHHH the foxtrot lol man I need to learn that x.x also never heard of viennese o3o sounds interesting
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I would love to pull out my Ciel cosplay and host some lovely ladies.
I don't really know how to dance but I'd totally be excited to try.
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I would love to pull out my Ciel cosplay and host some lovely ladies.
I don't really know how to dance but I'd totally be excited to try.
I say we get together to help each other learn to dance.
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Teddy that's kinda what the meet up will be for lol Also Viennese Waltz is also called the Disney waltz, it's the Disney princess, lets dance together sweeping around the room in big ball gowns. But in truth it's a lot faster and harder to pick up O.o
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aaah! Okay then I know exactly what it is XD thanks!
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I heard that there will be dancing lessons before the con.
Did I imagine that?
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Kokotankuu- Ohkay~ Just wanted to clarify basically.
Disney Waltz- I wanna do this. Can we do this next year? I'll do Ariel or Aurora..
Kitty- I think so?
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I heard that there will be dancing lessons before the con.
Did I imagine that?
Kitty, we're going to try to set up a meet up for those interested in hosting. At this meet up we're try to make it a central location (Salem?) on a Saturday sometime before CON so the hosts can become more comfortable with the dances.
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Kokotankuu- Ohkay~ Just wanted to clarify basically.
Disney Waltz- I wanna do this. Can we do this next year? I'll do Ariel or Aurora..
Kitty- I think so?
And Teddy, at the meet up we can probably show you what it looks like if you guys want.
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Hey there! So I'm interested in being a host this year; I know a few ballroom dances, and have been wanting to learn a few more, but I would love to be a host. I attended last year and had a great experience at the ball, and I want to give others a good experience too. I'm willing to learn more dances than what I know, and I can learn them on my own time and not just the dance practices and such. c:
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Hi! I'm actually very interested in being a host for this year at the ball. I know alittle here and there about ballroom dancing. I've never had the chance to go to the dances yet. They're usually packed before I get the chance. I'm very friendly and love talking to new people. :3 Breaking people out of their shell and loosening them up is what I enjoy to do. :D I hope I can assist you guys in the dance if it happens. X3 I'd probably go as either Reno or Dave.
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Cherry, Princess! Hi! If you could message me with your actual name, good contact email or phone number and your location where you live I'll get you on my list. We're trying to get together a meet up of some kind to talk to the host and teach them some brush up dances before con. It just gives me an easier way to contact everyone and let them know what's going on.
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Hi! I'm actually very interested in being a host for this year at the ball. I know alittle here and there about ballroom dancing. I've never had the chance to go to the dances yet. They're usually packed before I get the chance. I'm very friendly and love talking to new people. :3 Breaking people out of their shell and loosening them up is what I enjoy to do. :D I hope I can assist you guys in the dance if it happens. X3 I'd probably go as either Reno or Dave.
Cherry I still be needing your contact info.
And if ANY of you know more people, that would be fantastic if you wanna bring them to the meet up.
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Hello sorry for the very late reply. ;;;
Anyway, I know quite a few dances such as the waltz, the quick step, the foxtrot, the Viennese waltz, swing (a few variations of swing) and a few others (but ones I feel we won't be needing to know for the ball).
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ATTENTION Kumoriball HOSTS! I'll email/text all of you but we were wondering how many of you can get up to the KCON meeting in Vancouver this Saturday 6/15/13 We were hoping to meet up after the meeting, bring some music and go over instructions/ dances and so everyone can meet us and each other!
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if I can get a ride, I can go :)
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I'm not sure if I have your info in my master list. Can you message me with real name, contact number/email and location?
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Oh dang that's the same day as a photoshoot I'm going to. D:
I can't go I'm sorry!
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We'll try something a little later in the summer. Hopefully we can get a large chunk of the hosts somewhere.
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This sounds pretty interesting. I know how to do basic waltz and Im always leading when I dance with friends. At last years con I wasn't even a host but I still asked wallflowers to dance so they could have fun too. If I could be any more help I would love to be assistance. ;D
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Hey Morning star! sorry it took me so long to replay it's been nuts here. If you can PM me with your real name, contact info and location I'll add you to my list and we'll try to get that meet up planned. As it stands right now we're looking at probably August.
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Hey Kokotankuu, what would be the best way to contact you?
Because I wanted to ask about my outfit for the ball, to make sure it's alright.
(I remember the requirements from last year, but I want to ask about this.)
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Actually yes! I'll pm you. Totally forgot that.
I sent out emails. we're trying to get people (hosts) to come to the August general meeting so we can do a meet up and a lesson for dancing, probably before the meeting.
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Do you still need hosts? And would I need to show up early at all? I'm going to be quite busy this year as a Panels staffer, but I've been learning ballroom dance for the last year and I'd love to help out.
I'm a pretty solid follow on slow waltz, Viennese waltz, foxtrot, nightclub two-step, hustle, and tango, and I know the basics of east- and west-coast swing. I can only really lead waltz and two-step, though...
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If you're still looking for hosts, I offer my services as well.
I have 9 years of ballet experience and can pick up dances fairly easily. I also know waltz, and basic latin.
I will likely be dressed as Kate Bishop from the Hawkeye Comics.
BUT since I live in Eastern Washington I won't be able to meet up before con, except on Day 0.
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I think it would be fun to host as either Ice King or Winnie. I know basic ballroom and when I'm in character, I'm pretty good at being out there.
Though, right now I don't know if I could. I have a damaged leg that I might not be able to dance at all by the time Kumo comes...
I think right now, I will say no, and when the time comes, I'll decide if I can attend or not.
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Hey Ko~ If I send you a PM with my cell phone number would you be able to send me updates to it? I only have email on my phone and its been acting up.
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Yes Teddy send me a pm with that lol
Hey Hosts! The Kcon meeting is this Sunday in Vancouver on site at the Hilton. We would like to meet you hosts before the meeting on the 4th at either 12 or 1 pm. We'd like to give you a rundown of what's going to happen and give kinda a basic dance lessons on the various forms of dance! Please try to make it to the meeting!
If you need to contact me, pm me, or text me if you have my phone number! We really need as many hosts to show up to this meeting as we can, it's very important.
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I will be out of contact except for the hosts who have my phone number, until the meeting. I hope to see a bunch of you there!
~Koko
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So....Since the specified time was 12 OR 1...Does any one know the actual time we'll be meeting? 12? 12:30? Or just 1?
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She sent out an email and said at 2pm is when the meeting actually starts (in the lobby area in front of the ball room)!
For hosts it's noon!
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Okay I've been at the hotel since noon and had not seen a single person. .-. Or any signs for the meeting.
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Thank you to all the hosts who showed up for the meeting! It was very much appreciated! The next time the hosts will meet will be at the con, maybe day 0? we'll just go over again what we learned at this last meeting we went to and learn some more basics and more turns and basically get everyone confident in the foundation of the dances! Thank you all! We'll see you at con.
If there is anyone else that wants to host, please contact me here, by pm or facebook if you know me ;p
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Okay I've been at the hotel since noon and had not seen a single person. .-. Or any signs for the meeting.
Morning star, I'm sorry for thew confusion, I thought the meeting was at the Hilton, it so happened that it was at the Red Lion >< we headed over at 12, we were at the Hilton since 11:30
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Can I wear my sweet lolita to this?
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Of course. I believe Lolita would fit into the dress code just fine.
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Okay, then I may just go to this.
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Hey hosts!! We will be meeting day 0 of con, probably evening somewhere, maybe con will actually let us practice somewhere. But we'd like to touch bases one more time before the events. We will be running 8 dance panels, 4 Saturday and 4 Sunday. If you can make it to some, if not all of these, that'd be fantastic! The dance styles are:
Slow Waltz (Lesson)
Tango (Lesson)
Single Time Swing (Lesson)
Viennese Waltz (Lesson)
Night Club 2 Step (Lesson)
Polka (only 2 songs)
Foxtrot (Only 1 song)
Lindy Hop (Only 1 song)
This is if any of you want to check the youtube for tutorials while we wait for con to arrive.
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If I'm correct, both myself and Natasha should be able to attend the day 0 practice....And not leave early xD However, I don't think we'll be able to help out with the saturday panels, considering I'll be in a dress that I can't really...Fluently move in. But we both should be able to attend sunday! I figured I should probably just give a little check in :3 I'm looking forward to all of this!
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I apologize for not being able to go to the meeting! But I can definitely attend the day 0 practice and at least some of the panels.
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I'll probably be at all the lessons, I think myself I picked up the moves pretty quickly and would love to help you and Druid out as much as I can. <3333
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I'm really sorry! But I won't be able to be a host for the ball anymore. DDDD:
I have other pre-made arrangements that I can't drop that is going on the same time as the ball. :c
I'm really really sorry! I'd love to be a host again next year though. ><
I'm really sad, because being a host was so much fun last year and I loved dancing and now I can't even go to the ball. <///3
But yes, I'm sorry but I can't be a host anymore. :c
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I'm sad you can't make it Tsundere, we could really use the help. If my other half and I can't make it next year, there's a good chance there might not be a ball at all....so we are sad to not have you join us.
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I have a friend who wants to host.
I gave her a link to this and told her to pm you.
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hey kokotankuu, I forgot to tell you but my husband did want to help with the dance and wanted to be a host. Should he message you? He doesn't have a forum account (and doesn't plan on making one lol) so should I email you for him? Or is this just okay? Thanks! And we will both attend the day 0 practice as well ^_^
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Just drag him to the practice, I'll need phone numbers so I can tell you guys when and where. I pmed the people who's phone numbers I'm missing. I'm compiling a list and we all need to meet day 0 for our last pow wow~
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Woot~ So what time are we meeting on Day O?
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Not really sure yet, probably sometime in the afternoon. It's still hectic on my end so I need to be a little more flexible with things, especially when we get up there, pay for room etc. My guess is 5/6 but not 100% sure
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My train gets into Vancouver at 5.... So a later meeting would work better, perhaps a after dinner time?
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yeah anytime after 7:30pm is good for me or between 6-7pm
my birthday party is at the red lion around 3pm so... I kind of want that to happen haha XD
EDIT: I am also 100% being Aqua from Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep :) as a Disney princess version of course :D
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Sure, we can plan on later, it'll probably be easier on us too. Just keep near a phone!
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I'm not sure who has my number, but soon that will be the only way to reach me. I will, hopefully, be leaving tonight for the Portland area and will be on site of con early morning/midday if any of you need me. I will probably not have access to internet seeing as I don't have a smart phone, if any of you need to contact me, do so via phone! See you all at con!
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SO NEVER MIND JUST GOT A TEXT IGNORE IGNORE
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Thank you all the hosts for helping out! You guys did so much, we'd love to have you back to help next year!! <3