So! We continue with our look at the 1956 classic “Funny Face” starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. In part 2 we’re going to take a closer look at the amazing “Court yard” dance, performed amazingly by Astaire and “Clap yo hands”, performed by Astaire and Kay thompson:

Video

“Clap Yo Hands” performed by Fred Astaire and Kay Thompson

Astaire used his mac like a matador would use his cape, to amazing affect, as well as his umbrella like a sword. And also a note…the umbrella throw was real! Fred Astaire would practice for months until perfection. Ginger Rogers once said that her feet bled after rehearsing with Astaire. He loved props and really brought them to life…real life! I do feel that he was the best. Say if we compare his use of props to Gene Kelly’s in “Cover Girl” (ie. the hat stand), this is clear to see. He is a magical dancer and was always dressed immaculately in sharp suits, he always looked fantastic, on and off the set.

In the late 40’s “jazz” was just coming into fashion and Astaire or any great star of the like would have looked down upon it as a fad or nonsense, probably…this is clear to see in the piece…it is a satire on “jazz”…interpretating it through the filter of Hollywood, saying that it was a little silly….they who specialised in BALLET and TAP.

Anyway, the genius of Astaire and Thompson is that they lifted it and the style that was in vogue at the time in Paris and really made it look dignified and classy…just what I love about them. Even a send up of the Philosopher, the French and “Jazz” is made to look majestic and dignified.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday’s (Studio 5)

8th: Dangerous (jazzy version)
15th: Dangerous (verse/slide start)
22st: Scream
29th: You rock my world

Monday’s (Studio 4)

10nd: Another part of me
17th: Smooth Criminal (chorus)
24th: Beat it

Wednesday’s (Studio 2)

12th: Bad
19th: Jam (version 2)
26th: Smooth Criminal (full ending)

OCTOBER

Saturday’s (Studio 5)

6th: Thriller
13th: Thriller (chorus)
20th: Blood on the dancefloor
27th: Captain Eo inspired routine

Monday’s (Studio 4)

1st: Don’t stop til you get enough
8th: The way you make me feel (jazz)
15th: Billie Jean (classic!)
22nd: They don’t care about us
29th: Wanna be startin somethin

Wednesday’s (Studio 2)

1st: Bad
8th: Beat it
15th: Jam (rap)
22nd: Ghosts P.1
29th: Ghosts P.2

So, there you go for September and October! There some funky routines and songs and some amazing classic choreography! Some notes: Each routine and class is self contained….you can just turn up and go from there, and you don’t need any training or preparation at all. Obviously, all of the above is subject to change at any time. Please go to my website as well as Pineapple’s, as they have been designed to answer your questions (www.anthony-king.com and www.pineapple.uk.com).

So! We continue our look at the greats! We’ll be taking a closer look at the 1957 movie “FUNNY FACE” for a week or so. Today’s video of the day is of Kay Thompson and Audrey Hepburn performing “On how to be lovely”…it is one of my favourite performances of the movie, but, that said…we havn’t got to Astaire yet! I have to add though. Kay Thompson, who plays the Vogue editor in the movie was the MGM coach…she taught Judy Garland, and staged Astaire and many of the greats. In fact I have to say, that she was such a professional that I feel that if she was asked to under perform to make the star look better…that she would do it. I think that in this performance, that is the case.

Video of the day

Anthony

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Anthony King was only a child when he started performing and dancing professionally. Today, he is among the top choreographers in the world, who have worked with phenomenons such as Pink Floyd and has taught the likes of Harry Potter’s “Hermione” and “Miss World”.

MJJForum has spoken to this young, successful author, choreographer and entertainer about what inspired his book and DVD, how he lives, how he creates and what it is that begets greatness.

Interview

What was the main reason that made you want to teach Michael Jackson’s style of dance and do you consider it to be an art form such as Ballet, Tap, Or Jazz?
Michael Jackson is a great dancer…a true performer! This said, I do not consider Michael Jackson’s style of dance anything different from Ballet, Tap, Contemporary or Jazz or whatever…and I think that the reason is pretty obvious. Michael Jackson’s dance style and choreography incorporates all of the above! So when we talk about ‘style’ we are talking about the way in which he executes the choreography or step. This is what differentiates him from the rest, not the actual ‘style’ of choreography, necessarily (note: Take a look at his dancers performing the same choreography as him…very different to Michael’s delivery). It has been said that, “there is nothing new under the sun” and this is true. What Michael does so well is apply his own style in his execution and in the fact that he molds and reconciles lots of seemingly unrelated styles in an amazingly exciting and entertaining way, bringing it to the masses! Truly amazing! Like the moonwalk! Think about it, what is the moonwalk composed of exactly? A fusion of Demi- Pointe and a raw slide from the street, perhaps? Michael Jackson fuses every style out there in his short movies! You might have a ‘jazz dancer’ who watches Michael dance in “The way you make me feel” or “Beat it” and say to themselves, “I could never do that”, but in actual fact, every step from those two particular videos was derived directly from the Jazz/Ballet Broadway musical “West Side Story”. Yes…Every choreographed step! Now that same dancer would have no difficulty at all with the steps from “West Side Story” from a ‘jazz perspective’ or mindset. Now that is not logical at all! So, the problem arises, not from the reality of the situation and the dancer’s actual ability, but from the dancer’s mind and from the application of labels like ‘style’ etc…simply put Michael’s choreography is a combination of many styles executed in a unique way, and I like that!

How did the idea of the book come about?
I felt that the time was right. It’s so hard when teaching and interacting with people because sometimes you just don’t have the time to go into detail. So, I thought that the time was right to put it in a book, so that people can take it away and think about themselves, ability, goals and dreams for themselves…as it’s always a case of YOU are the number one expert in the subject of YOU. You don’t need a teacher or an expert to enlighten you. It takes a long time to go into specific reasons and remedy for different situations, and the usual 5 minute chat, quick sound bite or general tips isn’t the best way to inspire real change. It’s a lot easier to make a case with a book and encourage the reader to inspire change and think for themselves.

Does music play a major key in the appeal of a dance? Ex: “Can you fully express yourself in the dance if you don’t like the song?”This is a great question! Yes, music and dance have an obvious symbiotic relationship but I think it’s important to be specific. We are actually talking about the relationship between music and FORM. There is a clear analogy between form, sound and interpretation of what is aesthetically pleasing and the overwhelming effect of sound on the senses and our emotional state. Goethe declared that, “architecture is crystallized music.” The Greeks also explored the relationship in depth and I am in agreement…physical form (let’s say movement, dance, architecture or anything ‘physical’ in the world) are only physical manifestations of psychological expression. A sound is an aural expression. In plain English…we’re talking about harmony. If it’s harmonious it will look great and sound great. If it’s not it won’t. There are a number of factors involved, which we don’t have the time to go into right now…everyday factors that apply to every part of your life….you’d be shocked! I mean, a great dancer is a harmonious dancer. A happy person is a balanced harmonious person. A strong building is a balanced building. A great song is a harmonious song….a rubbish song is exactly the opposite….out of key. They are all linked. ‘Key’, ‘Chords’, ‘Tone’, ‘form’, ‘Vibration’, ‘Harmony’ are all things that you would normally associate with music and song. The true secret is that they are that and a lot more…but they have a profound effect on physical expression (i.e. dance!). This is nothing new; in fact we just need to take a look at the allegory of the walls of Jericho in the theological reference works, to recognize the significance of vibration, keynote (or music and sound) on the physical (in this particular example, the walls came physically crashing down….a very interesting allegory) By the way, I like the way you phrased the question ‘major key’. I would also say that it all depends on the individual and if they feel comfortable with the music…as it is they who are dancing and expressing themselves. I think that if you don’t like a song, then that fact alone might be a great stimulus to dance and express yourself honestly, in itself! So liking or disliking anything has no bearing on our ability to express ourselves because feelings, thoughts, emotions etc…are temporary. In the same way, just because you think you can’t dance does not mean that you can’t dance.

What are your inspirations? What inspires your individual dance projects? How to you personally create sequences and is it hard?
I am inspired by lots of things and some people. Musically it would be people like Michael Jackson, Jean Michel Jarre, various classical composers and Pink Floyd. When it comes to choreography then it’s a combination of taking a look at the person and trying to understand them and where they want to go. With that information the creating and the dancing can commence. Sometimes dancing is hard on the body, but the conceiving process is pretty easy and a lot of fun. The hard part, for some can sometimes be the perfecting process of repetition and practice. Although sometimes hard, this is the most important bit and really pays off on stage. I can be inspired by anything, everything or nothing though, it depends on the specific situation or with whom I am working.

You have worked with a number of stars what is it about the dance that drawls you back to Michael Jackson’s style?
Again, I think that Michael Jackson is an amazing performer because he executes his steps so precisely and also he expresses himself honestly on stage…so in a sense….we should all, as performers, strive to recreate that ‘style’ in our own unique way specifically though form, speed and dynamics. I go into a lot more detail about this in the book. We can all learn a lot by watching Michael Jackson perform.

What was the ‘It’ moment that made you think “I want to be a choreographer!”
This is interesting. There was never a moment in time, because how can you be anything other than what you are anyway? It’s more like a gradual realization that you are doing what you want to do more and more frequently and doing what you don’t want to do, less so. There are very few ‘it’ moments in life. The only ‘it’ moment is now which is great, when you think about it! Generally, I do not differentiate between who I am and what I do, so I just do what I feel like doing as much as I can. It’s a case of; if you just be yourself and enjoy what you do, then it’ll work and you’ll be happy…the alternative isn’t logical or honest anyway. Consequently, ‘thinking’ doesn’t come into it. Knowing does…know what you want to do, then do it or even better BE it! That’s my philosophy, which works for me.

You are the founder and teacher of the “Michael Jackson Style Dance Class at the Pineapple Dance Studios”, how is that going for you?
I always have so much fun! We have the best class in the world without doubt! The amount of different types of people is amazing. We have a lot of fun and I love to do it. People are very surprised when they come because they don’t know what to expect…they soon realize that it is indeed a dance class where you need to come prepared to work hard and sweat! I have a profound respect for my art and for Michael Jackson. One person came dressed like Michael Jackson once, thinking that it was a Michael Jackson convention or something! The only person that I’d except into the studio dressed as Michael Jackson is the man himself! You can learn so much from great artists and people like Michael Jackson. I focus on the dance, and I think that is the key. I wish I could do it more, but it’s a small part of what I do and personally have a lot of fun doing it. Michael’s music is great to dance to!

Is it difficult for the average person to understand and pick up the technical aspects of the dance?
Not at all! It’s really quite simply when you think about it. If you want to know something: learn to do it! It might take time, training, effort and hard work…but who cares! So the hard part is overcoming fear, motivation, effort…psychological issues, hardly ever physiological issues! We all have the ability.

Is it possible to simply look at someone and know they are the right mind set and will be a great dancer or does it take time to develop with most people?
In my opinion, you can usually tell and it is very possible to look at somebody for a few seconds and gage their ability, seriousness, maturity and mindset. Ability, usually from their walk, attitude and physicality, for example, but mindset and potential from the words they speak, or more importantly, lack of them. The student or dancers with the most potential are the ones who listen…its pretty simple! In fact the quickest learners are usually the people who have the least faith in there own ability because they feel that they have nothing to lose, so they put the extra effort and have that willingness to learn…that eagerness. In fact it is that mindset that get’s you there quicker! It’s about the psychology of the person as well as intellectual integrity. Somebody who thinks that they have ability but doesn’t is incapable of learning anyway and already has everything that they need. Somebody that thinks that they don’t have ability can only improve, and usually with hard work and dedication, very quickly! So you are right to point out mindset, as it is very very important. Especially in the learning process, this of course, is a psychological thing before it manifests physically in any kind of form.

What advice would give to young people who want to make a career out of dance? What are the challenges and on what should they focus?
I would say to them; study the greats like Michael Jackson and Fred Astaire. Get as much performing experience as you can. Get a strong grasp of Ballet and Jazz and increase your dance vocabulary with as many unique styles as you can. Take care of your physical body and try and look good. Smile a lot! Forget the idea of making money out of it for a long time…if you are thinking about money when you are a young person instead of about learning your craft, then you should go and study accountancy or something in the financial sector….but if you’re willing to work hard, for little money and for the love of your art then go for it! And you’ll be surprised at where you can go. Most importantly…read. Read, read, read…read everything and then question the world and the people around you and then go and put all of that passion into your art, and change the world! Focus on YOU and then other people will too. Finally, disregard all of the above if you want! Feel free to create your own path and make your own way and do what you feel is right….you can’t go wrong!

Your book is divided into 3 parts, psychological, fitness and beauty in movement, out of the 3 sections which do you feel is your strongest and which one do you think is the hardest for developing dancers to achieve?
Again, I personally do not differentiate between them at all! They are of equal importance to me, which is why I included them all. In fact I would be hard pressed to separate them as they are so interlinked and in my interpretation are one and the same thing. If I had to, I would say “psychological” is the most important aspect, because dance and movement are just physical manifestations of who you are. If you do not understand who you are or your own intentions, how on earth can you convey them successfully to an audience in a believable way? The physical bit always comes after this…in fact the physical bit is the easiest bit, because anybody physiologically able with training and hard work can learn that. Generally, dancers or people in general seem to have more difficulty developing their psychological awareness and ability over anything else. This isn’t surprising! Especially when you look at the state of society and the way in which we are all trained/indoctrinated in the system! That’s a long one so I’ll leave that one till next time! It’s more than an issue of artistic expression though…but the way out, for the people that are searching, is artistic expression and intellectual integrity, in my opinion.

What your book offers looks more to be a way of life than just a simple instruction manual. Is your own life built around the art?
I think that I might have answered this question already, but yes, I express myself in many ways, as honestly as I can at all times. That might be dancing, thinking, reading, walking, drinking tea, writing books or creating a DVD or whatever. A true artist cannot differentiate between who they are and what they do…I strongly believe this. So there is no 9 – 5 job, or “work mode” or “holidays”….this is not an artists life…so if you want to express yourself artistically to your highest potential, just know that there are real sacrifices, real pain, possible loneliness and alienation but real rewards and fulfillment to! It is definitely a way of life and not for the majority of people. It helps if you’re a little nuts as well!

Have you ever spent time with Michael Jackson? If yes, when you spent time with Michael, did you two ever talk about your diet and fitness regimes? Did he give you any advice in that regard? Or what makes MJ’s creative dance process stand out from other dancers/choreographers?
I have never choreographed for Michael Jackson so I have never been in a situation where I have been asked for my advice or professional opinion, in relation to him personally. I have met him and it was a very quick thing, so there wasn’t time to talk about a lot! But I’m sure we’d have a lot to talk about…probably about Philosophy and Theology and how it relates to artistic expression…something that most people find boring, or something that I’m interested in like that! I know a little bit more about the creative process because some of my good friends have choreographed and danced for him. I would say that he is just who he is on stage and just let’s the energy flow though him…he doesn’t need direction and his energy, charisma and talent is recognized as magical, universally.

You’ve had some exciting achievements, what would you like to achieve next? What has been your greatest project so far?
Wow, that’s hard! I would have to say that my greatest project to date was actually pretty recently working with Pink Floyd and Nick Mason. It’s an honor to work so closely with people that I respect so much and even more of an honor to be invited around the house, play his drums and work on some unique choreography for such a nice person! You’d be surprised, the bigger the star the more relaxed they are and more comfortable they are to let you do what you do. It’s fun to work with legends and to talk about, for example, how Michael has been influenced (staging, lighting, pyrotechnics etc…) by Pink Floyd, and how it would be great to take some inspiration in return from Michael…and then have the chance and opportunity to give it a try! We had a laugh about this because he had just met Michael a few weeks earlier and said that he would have brought it up! (the “borrowing” of ideas) …I’ll give you guy’s a clue…go and have a look at the end of Black or White in the History tour, with the Search lights, sirens and the explosions with the falling speaker boxes….and then go and watch Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”….anyway a lot of fun! Long live them all! I was very excited about being featured as breaking news on Michael’s website too though! That was a while ago, but still a lot of fun. I try and make all of my projects fun to be honest, no matter who they’re with. I’m working on choreography for a dance act, 2 gorgeous twins and a DJ right…I’m having a lot of fun doing that! I’m working on the audio disc version of my book right now in the studio…that’s a unique challenge and we are having so much fun doing that too! Right now though, the main focus is my new DVD “Thriller Dance workout” which we have totally redesigned and is just about ready to be shipped…I am very excited about that too…so it’s all exciting!

How do you go about setting your goals?
My opinion about goal setting and achievement is in the book. My personal achievement technique is simply based on action rather than a thought process or philosophy…in the words of Nike, “Just do it”. If I have a goal, it will be done, and that is the end of the matter! At the end of the day, it’s about making a conscious decision to do something. Don’t TRY, don’t think, don’t attempt, just make a plan, work hard to implement it and sooner or later with intellectual integrity, honesty and a little bit of patience you can achieve your goal. Some people might find that writing goals down can clarify the situation and help achieve your goals. My perspective is clear…if it encourages you to act, then great! If it encourages you to contemplate for too long, it’s probably an excuse and you should probably just give it a try anyway!

Where do you want to be 5 years from now?
I just want to be happy…probably an impossible task! So, as happy as I can be! I haven’t got a clue where I’ll be in 5 days so I’ll just have to wait and see…maybe we’ll speak again then!

Competition:

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Questions:

How many copies has Thriller sold, according to Guiness Book of World Records?

Which famous director directed the short film for “Thriller”?

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People love to ask me “what type of music do you listen to?” or “Who inspires you?” and when I usually give my answers, people generally don’t have a clue about who i’m talking about…unfortunetly…usually the greatest artists of all time! Obviously, although nobody told you, you generally like the music that is marketed to you at a particular point in History. Music and entertainment are used to divide as well as bring together. So, you might think “17 year rock lover” or “Fashion ripped jeans lover”, that it’s your own statement of individuality…but think twice! A 17 year old “rock” music lover would never dream of listening to his father’s Sinatra collection and visa versa. The father would look to Manson as bad, violent and a destructive influence…forgetting that his own father probably said the same thing about his Elvis obsession! You probably do not enjoy great music…only great music that has been marketed to you in your lifetime. Think about this; a teenager today should enjoy any type of music that ANY teenager in History has previouly enjoyed. From 500 years ago, to a million years ago, to top of the pops last week. An amazing piece stands for ever. What would make a young teenager today hate the music that he would have loved if he was living a few years earlier? And that’s my point…think about it if you get the chance…it’s a big one. Anyway, i’m going to introduce some great entertainers that you might not of heard of and some greats that you might…from all over the place, and all time periods. One great a day. one video a day, some of the greatest entertainers in History…my teachers, real genius.

Today let’s start with a great 1956 Hollywood movie “FUNNY FACE“, staring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. I think that I fall in love with Audrey everytime I see her on the screen, especially in the bookstore scene waffling about her philosophical ideas! Hepburn trained as a Ballet dancer…danced in a chorus. After she danced she was so beautiful that they whisked her off to Hollywood. Possibly too tall to be a “real” ballet dancer, she has a kind of “neatness” and if you look closely really nice Port de bras. We will be delving into “FUNNY FACE” and ASTAIRE but you can’t mention the movie without mentioning KAY THOMPSON, who plays the “Vogue” editor. It was probably Astaire who insited that she be included, and if you don’t know who she is…you will when i’ve finished with you! A Hollywood genius, she staged many of Astaires and Hepburns choreographical wonders which we will be taking a closer look at.

VIDEO OF THE DAY - “Audrey’s self expression dance”

Todays “video of the day” is Hepburn’s “self expression” performance in the french club…so beautiful. You might want to take a listen to what she’s saying too! Enjoy!

Anthony

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SEPTEMBER

Saturday’s (Studio 5)

8th: Dangerous (jazzy version)
15th: Dangerous (verse/slide start)
22st: Scream
29th: You rock my world

Monday’s (Studio 4)

10nd: Another part of me
17th: Smooth Criminal (chorus)
24th: Beat it

Wednesday’s (Studio 2)

12th: Bad
19th: Jam (version 2)
26th: Smooth Criminal (full ending)

OCTOBER

Saturday’s (Studio 5)

6th: Thriller
13th: Thriller (chorus)
20th: Blood on the dancefloor
27th: Captain Eo inspired routine

Monday’s (Studio 4)

1st: Don’t stop til you get enough
8th: The way you make me feel (jazz)
15th: Billie Jean (classic!)
22nd: They don’t care about us
29th: Wanna be startin somethin

Wednesday’s (Studio 2)

1st: Bad
8th: Beat it
15th: Jam (rap)
22nd: Ghosts P.1
29th: Ghosts P.2

So, there you go for September and October! There some funky routines and songs and some amazing classic choreography! Some notes: Each routine and class is self contained….you can just turn up and go from there, and you don’t need any training or preparation at all. Obviously, all of the above is subject to change at any time. Please go to my website as well as Pineapple’s, as they have been designed to answer your questions (www.anthony-king.com and www.pineapple.uk.com).

How to feel energized! P.1 : A lot of people comment on my energy level. People say that when they’re around me that they themselves feel energized! Energy! I feel energized just saying the word…ENERGY! When MJ’s music is on the energy just comes…and bam!!! The moves flow!

But what is energy and how do I get more of it?

Energy is excitement! We’ve all seen Michael Jackson dance, and think wow! We can feel his energy. One man sending an audience of 100,000 into a frenzy! Now that’s energy. Now..We all love to meet energetic (sane!) people. Energetic people are attractive, you want to be around them…They give you something…They can raise your spirits when your down or had a long day at work or just aren’t in the mood. They give you something. Just in the same way as negative, tired people usually drain your energy and can make you feel bad. Negative energy spreads….Positive energy spreads, we all have the ability to affect other people and to determine how people see us and ultimately treat us too!

Have you noticed that if you smile, people usually smile back at you. Also, when your feeling down have you ever tried smiling (I know it might sound crazy…But it works!). Just the physical action alone can cause a positive emotional response. It’s called positive thinking, and it works, but the key factor in all of this is your Physical body…How do you actually feel? With your personal development it’s important that your honest with yourself. It’s quite easy to fool the world and yourself into thinking anything, but at the end of the day positive personal growth will come with honesty and logical steps.

Some people seem really happy and energetic on the surface and look great but inside are feeling drained, over worked, over stretched and running on empty. This is actually very common…Feeling tired all the time, like you never get enough sleep and your always working.

How do I change that?

Start with your body!

• Water
• Food
• Exercise
• Sleep

Drink Water
Water is the body’’s most important nutrient. If you do not drink enough water your body will begin to retain water as an emergency measure and you’ll dehydrate. Even mild dehydration can sap your energy and make you tired. Did you know, that the body can survive for up to 5 weeks without food but only 5 days without water? The minimum recommendation of water intake is 8 glasses per day and twice that for active individuals. Drink water as much as possible and as frequently as possible…You should be sipping water as your reading this! If you want to feel energized then drink a glass of water as soon as you wake in the morning..One of those big ones…Gulp that thing down! It’s a quick and easy way to get your day going in a healthy and energised way. Simarlaly, Gulp a glass down before you go to bed too. Think about it..During your time in bed your body is using up your water supply to regulate your body’s temperature as well as continue to provide the fluid environment for normal cell metabolism, turgor (structure and form of the body), sweat…. It’s important to replenish your supply as soon as possible. Increase your water intake and you’ll see higher energy levels through out the day. Tip: Make sure that it is clean, clear water! (room temperature is best and tap water is fine) Beer, Wine, Vodka and Pepsi etc…Don’t count!

Healthy Eating
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat”….now that saying is exactly right! I mean you wouldn’t expect your car to run efficiently without petrol, so you’d expect that we all need our “petrol” too, and to run at our best we need the good stuff! Basically, that means a healthy balanced diet, and it’s essential for good health, high energy levels and for you to work (and play) at your optimum level. The key word is BALANCED.

Eating the right amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in your meals will not only leave you feeling energized throughout the day but also naturally speeds up the fat burning process…In plain English: you can get into shape quicker, without the need for quick fix crack pot dieting schemes! Balanced meals cause a hormonal response within the body, which results in burning stored body fat….Which is good news for people who like to eat “normal” food….Although as you’d expect…moderation is key also!

Healthy eating tips

1. Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables
2. Eat regular meals
3. Remember to eat 5 portions of fruit or vegetables every day
4. Keep your intake of fizzy drinks, crisps and sweets to a minimum
5. Eat breakfast!
6. Eat breakfast!!!!
7. Check out this website

Part 2 coming soon!

The wait is over…my new book is out today!

DANCE LIKE THE STARS BOOK 1
The philosophy of physical expression, the learning process & celebrity fitness

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Dance like the stars - Book 1
The philosophy of physical expression, the learning process and celebrity fitness

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: A closer look at ourselves: The learning process

Preface
Introduction
Self perspective
What makes you unique?
Psychological Projection
Determining what’s possible and impossible for you
The experts get it wrong!
Why you should dance, if that’s what you want
Can we learn from the attitude of our children?
How to feel great and have fun!

Part 2: Celebrity Fitness

You are what you eat
A simple and healthy framework
Different types of Carbohydrates
Fibre
Your energy level and the Glycaemic index
Your body’s Insulin level
Carbohydrates and well being
Proteins
Healthy Amino Acids
Protein and how it affects your mood
Fats
Important Fatty Acids
How to feel energized!
Water, Food, Exercise and Sleep
Healthy eating
What should we eat?
General Fitness
Feeling great!
Ways of becoming more active.
Easy ways of boosting your metabolism
Dance and Aerobic fitness

Part 3: Dance and physical expression

Capturing the beauty of nature to enhance your dance and movement aesthetically
What makes a “good� dance move “good� and a “bad� dance move “bad�?
What is “Divine proportion� and how does it relate to dance and movement?
What exactly is “dance� and how do I improve it?
Poise
Style
Timing
Control
Placement & Accuracy
Learning the Moonwalk!
The side slide!
Simple Stretching
Some fun ways to keep toned

Acknowledgments
Bibliography

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Channel Four’s Hit show: “Big Brother� has confiscated Anthony King’s Dance DVD off one of the contestants and shown it on the Big Brother commentary show BBLB!

Housemate Shabnam tried smuggling in Anthony’s DVD which was swiftly confiscated and shown on the show by Davina Mccall!

The Daily Mirror also brought up an interesting point!

“Shabnam…tried to smuggle in a teach yourself to Moonwalk Masterclass DVD (as you do). Even though the house does not have a DVD player….Cunning.�

Good Luck Shabnam!

Big Brother has confiscated Anthony King’s Dance DVD off one of the contestants and shown it on the show….BBLB….more news soon!

Dance like the stars - Book 1
The philosophy of physical expression, the learning process and celebrity fitness

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: A closer look at ourselves: The learning process

Preface
Introduction
Self perspective
What makes you unique?
Psychological Projection
Determining what’s possible and impossible for you
The experts get it wrong!
Why you should dance, if that’s what you want
Can we learn from the attitude of our children?
How to feel great and have fun!

Part 2: Celebrity Fitness

You are what you eat
A simple and healthy framework
Different types of Carbohydrates
Fibre
Your energy level and the Glycaemic index
Your body’s Insulin level
Carbohydrates and well being
Proteins
Healthy Amino Acids
Protein and how it affects your mood
Fats
Important Fatty Acids
How to feel energized!
Water, Food, Exercise and Sleep
Healthy eating
What should we eat?
General Fitness
Feeling great!
Ways of becoming more active.
Easy ways of boosting your metabolism
Dance and Aerobic fitness

Part 3: Dance and physical expression

Capturing the beauty of nature to enhance your dance and movement aesthetically
What makes a “good� dance move “good� and a “bad� dance move “bad�?
What is “Divine proportion� and how does it relate to dance and movement?
What exactly is “dance� and how do I improve it?
Poise
Style
Timing
Control
Placement & Accuracy
Learning the Moonwalk!
The side slide!
Simple Stretching
Some fun ways to keep toned

Acknowledgments
Bibliography

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Anthony King has teamed up with Rimmel London, the UK’s number one make up brand, on their stylish website which highlights the hottest new things and coolest things to do in the trendiest city in the World: London town! This time it was the hottest in London Dance and they chose to interview one of his students to see what all the hype was about first hand!

Rimmel London sent their resident photographer, the world famous Rebecca Lewis to shoot Anthony’s class in Londons trendy Covent Garden as well as interviewing his students including, “Natasha Wright…a devotee of celebrity choreographer Anthony King”….

The feature also includes Anthony teaching the Rimmellondon.com readers 4 of his favourite top dance steps so that they can get their groove on at home too!