Dancing LotR style ; )

The Ringbearer · 07-19-2002, 06:17 AM

Does anyone know how to dance The Springle-ring (a hobbit dance)? I've been wanting to learn ever since I heard the name!

Or a link where you can learn how?

Also, who else thinks that elves or Rangers Riverdancing would be cool?

I'm not sure how I like it......although seeing Strider in one of those billowing white shirts is ...well, DIFFERENT, and I love the thought of all the Rangers stomping on the stage....

cassiopeia · 07-20-2002, 12:44 AM

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Also, who else thinks that elves or Rangers Riverdancing would be cool? I'm not sure how I like it......although seeing Strider in one of those billowing white shirts is ...well, DIFFERENT, and I love the thought of all the Rangers stomping on the stage....

That's the most disturbing thought I've had in *checks watch* a couple of hours.

Riverdance is actually performing here and well, I don't really like it that much.

The Ringbearer · 07-21-2002, 02:16 AM

*gasps*

BLASPHEMY!

O.K. The elves were a bit much, but the Rangers would be COOL!

Mordomin · 07-21-2002, 05:31 AM

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Originally posted by cassiopeia

That's the most disturbing thought I've had in *checks watch* a couple of hours.

Here's the disturbing thought that this thread has inspired for me: the good folk of Gondor doing the Hoky-Poky at Aragorn and Arwen's wedding reception.

Eldanuumea · 07-21-2002, 07:35 AM

Somehow when I picture elves dancing (not that I've ever actually pictured this before), I see them in a more formal English ballroom country dance, as seen in Emma, Mansfield Park, Pride and Prejudice, etc. I have no idea why...there is no textual basis for this vision.
I do not see people as "serene" as elves doing anything remotely resembling clogging or Irish "step" dancing.
BTW, I adore Riverdance.....wish I could see it live.

BeardofPants · 07-21-2002, 06:50 PM

Ergh. While I greatly respect Irish dancing (I used to live with some Irish people, and they taught me some - it was fun!

), I intensely dislike how some half arsed irish-american guy came along and commercialised it. There, that's my piece said!

I'm with Elda on this one: I always imagined elves dancing a more formalised style (like those 18th century ton dances), but in a more free-spirited fashion. Something graceful, and free. Hobbits I kinda thought did the more energetic "barn dances."

ArwenEvenstar · 07-21-2002, 08:01 PM

i agree with u BoP on Hobbits barn dancing. But whenever i think of Elves dancing i usually think of them folk/hippie dancing... don't ask....(well its better then break dancing)

The Ringbearer · 07-22-2002, 04:13 AM

I never could imagine elves dancing. Now I think of it, Eldanuumea, that IS more like how they would dance!

*has minor heart failure* MORODRIM! Are you trying to do away with me altogether?! I'm having a hard enough time as it is, what with my imagination turning traitor, and showing me hobits on-stage, Gimli in a tutu.....etc. Compliments of my dear sis......

Hobbits barn dancing! Cute!

I like it!

Mordomin · 07-22-2002, 04:22 AM

Tolkien discarded the idea, but the Hoky-Poky was originally the way that Sauron came into possession of the Rings of Power.

"You put your Elf-ring in,
you put your Elf-ring out.
You put your Elf-ring in
and you shake it al about.
I steal them from your fingers
and I make them slave to mine!
That's what it's all about!"

The Ringbearer · 07-22-2002, 04:51 AM

*falls over in a dead faint*

Erawyn · 07-24-2002, 11:20 PM

oy!! you all must stop putting these images in my head *curls up in ball and rocks back and forth* its horribly disturbing.

Entlover · 07-25-2002, 01:26 AM

I picture the elves dancing more as in ballet; remember Luthien dancing among the pines for Beren? I picture her kind of floating gracefully above the daisies. If they danced in groups, I guess they could do 18th century formal dancing. How do hippies dance? When I was a hippie I never had time for dancing.

Willow Oran · 07-29-2002, 05:32 PM

We recently finished a production of The Hobbit at a local theater here and for the opening of the Rivindell scene we had the elves doing all sorts of random dancing. One of them did some tap dancing. Another was trying to tango with Thorin, And yet another was doing what she calls her "happy dance". This all took place while said elves were singing the "Tra-La-La-Lally Song"
Aside from that when I think of Elves dancing I get mental image of various elvish couples waltzing to the song "Wunderbar" from "Kiss Me Kate". I really don't know why...

***azalea*** · 07-30-2002, 09:06 PM

I picture elves dancing in a kind of medieval way (which I suppose is close to hippie style dancing if you think about it). Hobbits I picture as more the Riverdancers. But barn dancing works, too. I'm sure they all had a few different styles of dancing, depending on the situation and the style of music.

Galenavar · 08-19-2002, 06:33 PM

When I think of elves dancing, I see a lot of synchronized, graceful movements, swaying back and forth, and, depending on the elves, waltzing around a ballrooom floor. To "Waltz of the Flowers" from the Nutcracker for some reason. That and Celtic music.

Hobbits are definately barn dancers, and the idea of a Ranger Riverdance is hilarious!!!!

As to Gondorians doing the Hoky-Pokey, that is somewhat disturbing. Orcs on the other hand.... I'm kidding!!!!!! That would be bad. But funny. Possibly.

The Ringbearer · 08-21-2002, 03:38 AM

I love the picture of hobbits barn-dancing! It's just too cute!

ANYONE doing the Hokey-Pokey is disturbing, to say the least. * shudders* Just don't imagine Gollum doing it!

I can't decide on the Ranger Riverdancing thing. They seem like the sort to dance it, but my lips start twitching each time I imagine it.......

Artanis · 08-21-2002, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Entlover
I picture the elves dancing more as in ballet; remember Luthien dancing among the pines for Beren? I picture her kind of floating gracefully above the daisies.

This is also how I've pictured the Elves dancing. It fits in with them playing music on harps.

katya · 09-09-2002, 06:58 PM

i picture hobbits "barn dancing" for sure...for elves well i guess its all about what they are doing. sometimes more of a ballet only less...ballet. often kind of, well, just dancing around. but gracefully.while trying to picture other races just now i got quite a disturbing picture of an orc rapping. not really a dance, well kind of hip hop dancing but rapping at the same time...dont know where that came from.

The Ringbearer · 09-13-2002, 10:08 PM

Orks....rapping.....

Anyone got an idea for Dwarves? I get either them slowly doing some sort of medieval dance, or a Tarzan-y sort of dance. Sorry. Must be some strange kind of flashback to Ghan-buri-ghan.....

katya · 09-14-2002, 09:23 AM

yeah, i know. the orc thing was a bit scary...the dwarves i don't really picture dancing at all. if anything, sort of a primitive medieval-ish sort of dance. or even a bit like the native americans in my area in a weird way, only not so...native american. hey i know, ents dancing. "you sway to the left, you sway to the right. shake you leaves and you're doing all right..."

07-19-2002, 06:17 AM	#1
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	Dancing LotR style ; ) Does anyone know how to dance The Springle-ring (a hobbit dance)? I've been wanting to learn ever since I heard the name! Or a link where you can learn how? Also, who else thinks that elves or Rangers Riverdancing would be cool? I'm not sure how I like it......although seeing Strider in one of those billowing white shirts is ...well, DIFFERENT, and I love the thought of all the Rangers stomping on the stage.... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

07-21-2002, 02:16 AM	#3
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	gasps BLASPHEMY! O.K. The elves were a bit much, but the Rangers would be COOL! __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

07-21-2002, 07:35 AM	#5
Eldanuumea Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 123	Somehow when I picture elves dancing (not that I've ever actually pictured this before), I see them in a more formal English ballroom country dance, as seen in Emma, Mansfield Park, Pride and Prejudice, etc. I have no idea why...there is no textual basis for this vision. I do not see people as "serene" as elves doing anything remotely resembling clogging or Irish "step" dancing. BTW, I adore Riverdance.....wish I could see it live. __________________ "Queen of Sweetness and Light!" - Mordomin

07-21-2002, 06:50 PM	#6
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Ergh. While I greatly respect Irish dancing (I used to live with some Irish people, and they taught me some - it was fun! ), I intensely dislike how some half arsed irish-american guy came along and commercialised it. There, that's my piece said! I'm with Elda on this one: I always imagined elves dancing a more formalised style (like those 18th century ton dances), but in a more free-spirited fashion. Something graceful, and free. Hobbits I kinda thought did the more energetic "barn dances." __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-21-2002, 08:01 PM	#7
ArwenEvenstar Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: and why do YOU want to know? Posts: 685	i agree with u BoP on Hobbits barn dancing. But whenever i think of Elves dancing i usually think of them folk/hippie dancing... don't ask....(well its better then break dancing) __________________ The only thing active about me is my imagination!

07-22-2002, 04:13 AM	#8
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	I never could imagine elves dancing. Now I think of it, Eldanuumea, that IS more like how they would dance! has minor heart failure MORODRIM! Are you trying to do away with me altogether?! I'm having a hard enough time as it is, what with my imagination turning traitor, and showing me hobits on-stage, Gimli in a tutu.....etc. Compliments of my dear sis...... Hobbits barn dancing! Cute! I like it! __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

07-22-2002, 04:22 AM	#9
Mordomin Enting Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 56	Tolkien discarded the idea, but the Hoky-Poky was originally the way that Sauron came into possession of the Rings of Power. "You put your Elf-ring in, you put your Elf-ring out. You put your Elf-ring in and you shake it al about. I steal them from your fingers and I make them slave to mine! That's what it's all about!" __________________ "Let's face it - chicks dig the Elf." - Sister Golden Hair

07-22-2002, 04:51 AM	#10
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	falls over in a dead faint __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

07-24-2002, 11:20 PM	#11
Erawyn Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: america junior Posts: 320	oy!! you all must stop putting these images in my head curls up in ball and rocks back and forth its horribly disturbing. __________________ peace never hurt anyone "Be not so bigoted to any custom as to worship it at the expense of Truth." Johann Georg von Zimmermann

07-25-2002, 01:26 AM	#12
Entlover Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 463	I picture the elves dancing more as in ballet; remember Luthien dancing among the pines for Beren? I picture her kind of floating gracefully above the daisies. If they danced in groups, I guess they could do 18th century formal dancing. How do hippies dance? When I was a hippie I never had time for dancing.

07-29-2002, 05:32 PM	#13
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	We recently finished a production of The Hobbit at a local theater here and for the opening of the Rivindell scene we had the elves doing all sorts of random dancing. One of them did some tap dancing. Another was trying to tango with Thorin, And yet another was doing what she calls her "happy dance". This all took place while said elves were singing the "Tra-La-La-Lally Song" Aside from that when I think of Elves dancing I get mental image of various elvish couples waltzing to the song "Wunderbar" from "Kiss Me Kate". I really don't know why... __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-30-2002, 09:06 PM	#14
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	I picture elves dancing in a kind of medieval way (which I suppose is close to hippie style dancing if you think about it). Hobbits I picture as more the Riverdancers. But barn dancing works, too. I'm sure they all had a few different styles of dancing, depending on the situation and the style of music.

08-19-2002, 06:33 PM	#15
Galenavar Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: WI Posts: 129	When I think of elves dancing, I see a lot of synchronized, graceful movements, swaying back and forth, and, depending on the elves, waltzing around a ballrooom floor. To "Waltz of the Flowers" from the Nutcracker for some reason. That and Celtic music. Hobbits are definately barn dancers, and the idea of a Ranger Riverdance is hilarious!!!! As to Gondorians doing the Hoky-Pokey, that is somewhat disturbing. Orcs on the other hand.... I'm kidding!!!!!! That would be bad. But funny. Possibly. __________________ Galenavar Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo If there's no magic, there's no meaning.

08-21-2002, 03:38 AM	#16
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	I love the picture of hobbits barn-dancing! It's just too cute! ANYONE doing the Hokey-Pokey is disturbing, to say the least. * shudders* Just don't imagine Gollum doing it! I can't decide on the Ranger Riverdancing thing. They seem like the sort to dance it, but my lips start twitching each time I imagine it....... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

09-09-2002, 06:58 PM	#18
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	i picture hobbits "barn dancing" for sure...for elves well i guess its all about what they are doing. sometimes more of a ballet only less...ballet. often kind of, well, just dancing around. but gracefully.while trying to picture other races just now i got quite a disturbing picture of an orc rapping. not really a dance, well kind of hip hop dancing but rapping at the same time...dont know where that came from.

09-13-2002, 10:08 PM	#19
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	Orks....rapping..... Anyone got an idea for Dwarves? I get either them slowly doing some sort of medieval dance, or a Tarzan-y sort of dance. Sorry. Must be some strange kind of flashback to Ghan-buri-ghan..... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

09-14-2002, 09:23 AM	#20
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	yeah, i know. the orc thing was a bit scary...the dwarves i don't really picture dancing at all. if anything, sort of a primitive medieval-ish sort of dance. or even a bit like the native americans in my area in a weird way, only not so...native american. hey i know, ents dancing. "you sway to the left, you sway to the right. shake you leaves and you're doing all right..."

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