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Originally Posted by Fire Lily
Now. I need to know what sort of thing to expect.
Is it more like ATS with a dark flair where the movements are slower and more internalised?
Or can it be a darker version of fusion cabaret with over exaggerated costume, make-up and music?
I’m a petite blonde. So what tips would you give to help me ‘look the part’?
Any thoughts?  |
Welcome to the dark side
Besides the wonderful links posted above, here's some thoughts direct from the gothmutha
GBD can be based on either tribal or cabaret movements (or both!). In both cases, movements can take on a harder edge (for a more industrial feel) or a more dramatic, slower feel (for more romantic goth). The types of movements and combinations I teach in my workshops focus on taking familiar movements and giving them a new twist, usually with an element of surprise/suspense incorporated. High use of theatrical drama, stage presence, and interaction/story telling (GBD is NOT having a personal "angst-gasm" on stage! Leave that to your bedroom!).
And you can look elegantly dark with blonde hair (check out Gothic Beauty Magazine. The key thing is to consider how your music and movements relate to your costume, and resist the the "I just went to the Halloween store" look.
And most importantly, take some time to research what you're doing and your look. Goth is a subculture - there is art, literature, music - to consider...treat it the same way you would if you were to study Turkish BD or Lebanese! Understand the culture, and then it helps you best interpret the dance.