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Title
Strictly Ballroom
Subtitle
60 classic tracks for Ballroom Dancing
Artist
Various Artists |
Format: Three CD Box Set
Cat. No.: SOHOCD052
Barcode: 698458155221
Playing Time: Over 2hrs 20mins
| | | | Thanks to TV, ‘ballroom dancing’ is back with a bang. And why not? Entertainment with elegance - and not forgetting the exercise - it’s a wonderful way to enjoy oneself, and these 3CDs, all instrumental so you can concentrate on the tempo, are the perfect accompaniment. |
Track List
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All tracks performed by the Columbia Ballroom Orchestra | |
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Around the World (Waltz) | |
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Fly Me to the Moon (Waltz) | |
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Mozart Concerto for Piano & Orchestra (Waltz) | |
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Sunrise, Sunset (Waltz) | |
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Changing Partner (Waltz) | |
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Tennessee Waltz (Waltz) | |
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Treize Jours En France (Waltz) | |
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Danny Boy (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Strangers In The Night (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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I Just Called To Say I Love You (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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This Masquerade (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Summertime (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Michelle (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Stardust (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Sentimental Journey (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Les Parapluies De Cherbourg (Slow Foxtrot) | |
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Just The Way You Are (Jive) | |
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Boogie-Woogie Jive (Jive) | |
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A Place In The Sun (Jive) | |
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Someday You'll Be Old (Jive) | |
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Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen (Jitterbug) | |
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A String Of Pearls (Jitterbug) | |
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Little Brown Jug (Jitterbug) | |
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In The Mood (Jitterbug) | |
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When The Saints Go Marching In (Jitterbug) | |
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Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree (Jitterbug) | |
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When You're Smiling (Jitterbug) | |
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South Of The Border (Jitterbug) | |
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Sing, Sing, Sing (Jitterbug) | |
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The Stranger (Jitterbug) | |
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Hello Dolly! (Jitterbug) | |
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CD3: Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Samba and Rumba | |
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Mambo No 5 (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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A Lovers Concerto (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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I Could Have Danced All Night (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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Save The Last Dance For Me (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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Tea For Two (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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Cha Cha Cha (Cha Cha Cha) | |
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Begin The Beguine (Samba) | |
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Where Do I Begin (Rumba) | |
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Say You, Say Me (Rumba) | |
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Sound Of Silence (Rumba) | | |
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Strictly Ballroom
Comebacks are the stuff of which entertainment legend is made - but few would have bet on dancing returning to prime-time television with a vengeance. The current millennium has seen not one but two programmes illuminate our Saturday nights and, by a clever interface with technology, turn into 'reality TV' by inviting viewers to join in the judging.
It's a far cry from Come Dancing, the television programme created by Eric Morley in 1949 to teach the public the joy of dancing. It shared something of the glamour of Morley's other brainchild, Miss World, as the female dancers inevitably wore exotic plumage of which, we were assured, each sequin had been 'sewn on by hand'.
Come Dancing was originally broadcast from amateur dance events held around the country, professionals Syd Perkins and Edna Duffield teaching viewers the moves. But it all moved up a couple of gears in 1953 with the introduction of a competitive element, and soon couples from all over the country were vying for the coveted Come Dancing trophy. Untroubled by the advent of rock 'n' roll, Beatlemania and psychedelia, it became one of television's longest-running shows, presenters over the years including Peter West, Terry Wogan, Michael Aspel and Angela Rippon.
The show's mammoth run ended in 1995, not far short of a half-century, and dancing faded from our screens. This was despite the likes of such movie successes as Flashdance (1983), Dirty Dancing (1987) and, perhaps most notably, Strictly Ballroom, the 1992 feature film that marked the directorial debut of Baz Luhrmann. The theme of the unfancied couple in the dance contest winning the hearts of the public would be one that struck a resounding chord.
The advent of reality television and interactive voting saw broadcasters look back to the future (to coin another movie title) and, in 2004, the Bruce Forsyth-hosted Strictly Come Dancing took its bow in the prime Saturday evening slot. It quickly became a ratings hit and has since been successfully exported to the United States and Australia under the name Dancing With The Stars. The twist, so to speak, was to team celebrities with professional dancers, the fun being in the differing levels of ability possessed by the famous and their efforts to match the skill of those they partnered.
Celebrities to have featured on the dancefloor have ranged widely, including the likes of TV presenters Gloria Hunniford and Fiona Phillips, sportsmen Darren Gough, Martin Offiah and Roger Black, ex-EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and camp comedian Julian Clary. While it might be thought that sporty types would have the edge, there have seen some surprising and heartening success stories over the three series to date.
Following the impact of this show, the BBC's Strictly Dance Fever, launched in early 2005, dangled a prize of £50,000 in front of ten talented but non-professional couples looking to survive the popular vote and qualify for the spectacular final dance-off that climaxed proceedings.
The ten couples live together in the Strictly Dance Fever mansion, learning a new dance routine each week. Their efforts are marked both by expert judges like Arlene Phillips and Wayne Sleep, whose points make up 50% of the final score, and the viewers at home, who award the other 50% by phone or text. The competitive edge and intimate behind-the-scenes camerawork ensured this show, hosted by Graham Norton, became the talk of the office water-cooler and nursery steps.
As well as entertaining the armchair audience, these shows also inspire people to try dancing for themselves - which may well be where you, dear reader, come in. The three themed discs you hold in your hand cannot guarantee you'll waltz, jive or indeed samba onto Graham Norton's dancefloor - but it won't be for the want of trying!
Our first disc of waltzes and slow foxtrots gets you off to a formal beginning. The waltz, one of the most graceful of all dances, has its roots in a 16th Century French dance called the volta. Set to folk music, the close embrace required between the dancers led many at the time to declare it immoral. It's typified by rotation and a swaying action, but the transition between 'natural' and 'reverse' turns can be a challenge.
The foxtrot got its name from actor Harry Fox, who devised the step in 1914 while starring in a New York show. There are natural turns and reverse turns, as in the waltz, plus trotting steps taken on the toes and heels. All this should be combined so that the dancers progress smoothly across the dancefloor - assuming everything works as it should!
Our second disc gives you the chance to jive and jitterbug. The jive originated in 1927, is considered the ancestor of all rock 'n' roll dancing and was imported to British shores by GIs in World War II. As with most such innovations, it won mass disapproval from the older generation who felt its extravagant style was off-putting to others. This was, perhaps, surprising as, unlike other dances, its practitioners don't move around the floor. It is, however, a fast and unrelenting routine that calls for much concentration.
The equally exciting jitterbug was a development of the lindyhop, an energetic dance that came from black roots. Dancer Arthur Murray changed the stance and the steps to make it more 'acceptable', and the whole thing caught on like wildfire. Again, we have the GI 'invasion' to thank for its importation. Jitterbug steps include the push spin and the boogie drop.
Our third disc contains no fewer than four pulsating dance rhythms: tango, cha cha cha, samba and rumba. All are distinctly different, but share an exotic appeal.
The tango is an emotional dance, originating in late 19th-Century Argentina, which made the transition from bordello to ballroom but still kept its passion. The rumba and cha cha cha are the closest in style, but are danced to different rhythms; the Cuban cha cha cha has extra beats, while the rumba is considered by many to be the most sensual of Latin dances. The samba is the most popular dance at the annual Rio Carnival. The key to success is the volta step which involves the feet crossing over - sometimes on the spot. Little wonder some say the samba can put you in a trance.
When dance returned to our screens, a nation rejoiced. Now, with the help of these three themed discs, you can turn off your set and get involved. The dancing need never stop - so move those armchairs aside and put your best foot forward!
Michael Heatley
The tempi of the recordings on this album conform to the standards of the International DanceSport Federation | |
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