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Old 10-15-2007, 03:41 PM
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Hi Diva
I do two different fandances but I strike a pose at the end of each (different poses for each obviously). One is kind of cheeky / peek-a-boo, so I finish by finally showing my tassels and pose with one fan in front and one behind, giving the audience a wink or a kiss. The other routine is much more fluid / dance-based so I end in an angel-wings pose, which is quite striking.
Fans are ace like that; there are so many beautiful shapes you can make, as you'll know from dancing with them. So I would suggest breaking down your movements in front of the mirror until you find something that looks visually striking and also fits with the theme of your act.
Also, check out the old Sally Rand dvds available on ebay and have a look at what the original dancers did.
Good luck!
Daiquiri xx
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