Monday, November 29, 2004

Admin comment: Did everyone register?

All the posts look good. I'm pretty sure this will make a good class web site, with plenty of readers.

But there are only five posts so far.

Vicky Wu - you posted your article as a "Comment" to Annie Sun's article, but it should be postede as a regular "Post." If you had problems registering or any questions, please let me know. (You can use email or the "Comments" thread under this post.)

Everyone else, if you see a classmate that hasn't posted yet, please let them know. Once everyone is registered, this will be easy.

As for other blog/blogger functions - posting pictures, coming up with a regular format, choosing administrators - we'll discuss that in class on Friday.




Saturday, November 27, 2004

Once Again, Tap Dance “Lord of the Dance” Get Ready to Captivate You


All the dancers of Lord of the Dance
Source: www.lordofthedance.com

The world famous tap dance will perform at Taipei International Convention Center (台北國際會議中心) from Nov. 2 – 7, 2004. It’s the second time for players to come to Taiwan. Kuang Hong Arts (寬宏藝術工作室) said that the performers, who play in Taiwan, are Troupe One. They are the best group among the three "Lord of the Dance" (舞王) troupes. They’re going to arrive in Taiwan for two weeks only for the Taiwanese people even their touring schedule is very tight. “Lord of the Dance” had received a lot of standing ovations when they made performance in January this year.


Michael Flatley, the director
Source: www.cherwomen.com

Michael Flatley, the creative director, is the record holder of the tap dance in the World Guinness Book. One of Kuang Hong Arts’ workers expressed “Michael likes to visit Taiwan, however he doesn’t have time. Recently he is preparing his new program.”


Damian O'kane, The Lord of Dance
Source: www.lordofthedance.com

"Lord of the Dance" is a tap dance group, which combined Irish ordinary dance and creative performing skills. Dancers can put some colors on their face, and there are fire explored on the stage when performers’ arms waved. In the story of "Lord of the Dance", Michael is an ideal character. His army overcame the devil, and returned peace to Ireland.


Bernadette Flynn, The actress
Source: www.lordofthedance.com

The Irish melodies, composed by Ronan Hardiman will accompany the beautiful dancing, just like floating in the air and regular movements. Those parts of performances will certainly attract audience; furthermore, "Lord of the Dance" will bring you into the dream world.


Leigh Ann McKenna, The Teptress
Source: www.lordofthedance.com

"Lord of the Dance" will perform from Nov 2 to Nov 7 at Taipei International Convention Center, located at 1, Sec 5, Hsinyi Rd, Taipei (台北市信義路五段一號). Tickets cost NT$600-3600. Please go to the ERAticket website at www.ticket.com.tw or Kuang Hong Arts website at www.kham.com.tw, and call 07-7403466 for more details.


The Bad Lord
Source: www.lordofthedance.com