Tuesday, 27 February 2024

RUSSIAN JUMPSTYLE (HARDJUMP)


I'm not a 'dancer', not at all, but I do occasionally attempt a simple twirl at French country fetes; where no-one is expected to know any recognisable steps anyway. 

In some ways I would liked to have learned a few classic dances, simply so I wouldn't have to be a wallflower, or disgrace myself. But it was not to be.

Of all the modern dances, I have always disliked 'break-dancing' the most. I'm sure it's all very clever, and difficult, but it does nothing for me at all.

However I do rather like this spin-off JumpStyle dancing (below). It is energetic, aesthetic, and exciting; even if I'm not over keen on the music. This example below is from Russia, and the business starts at about 35 secs. I don't think I'll be learning the moves, just give me a comfy seat and I'll watch from the sidelines.

Tell me what you think.


24 comments:

Yael said...

I have seen more beautiful dances than these, it is definitely something challenging for the dancers, they must be young and in good shape.

JayCee said...

I need to sit down!!

Le Pré de la Forge said...

Errrrr! I'm exhausted just watching!
Makes French style "Line dancing" seem very tame!!

Cro Magnon said...

Good exercise. I believe it's very popular.

Cro Magnon said...

Me too. I'll watch from the sidelines.

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Not a lot of choreography involved ..... there's only one move 🤣🤣🤣. I think I can honestly say it's not my favourite kind of dancing although, anyone can do it so everyone can join in !!! XXXX

Cro Magnon said...

It's amazing how suddenly all that energy is released. Perhaps you could combine Line Dancing with Jumpstyle?

Cro Magnon said...

I like the energy and co-ordination. If I was 76 again I'd be joining them.

Col said...

Many years ago I could Jive, which took about as much energy, but definitely looked a lot better than that! X

Cro Magnon said...

I rather like the look of the above, but probably because they're all doing it in some unison.

Meanqueen said...

I think you have deleted a post.

Cro Magnon said...

I have indeed. I was a little perturbed by the woke brigade who were defending defenseless behaviour. I had an idea they would appear, but that doesn't excuse them.

Travel said...

My feet hurt, just watching this.

Coppa's girl said...

Not the type of "dancing" to do after a big meal!

Susan said...

This looks more like an exercise boot camp offered by some gyms.

Gemma's person said...

Goodness, I am going to have a lay down, just to revive myself from watching. I can't dance , but love watching others who can. It is romantic holding a person in ones arms and moving to the music.

Meanqueen said...

Understandable

River said...

It just looks like a super fast exercise class to me.

Cro Magnon said...

Mine too.

Cro Magnon said...

Or before one!

Cro Magnon said...

It does look more like exercise than dancing, but that's probably a good thing.

Cro Magnon said...

Nothing romantic about 'jumpstyle'; more like punishment.

Cro Magnon said...

I should think that's how they see it too.

Le Pré de la Forge said...

Teehee! Change rythm every minute?

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