The Dancing Poetry Corner – Jammin’ At The Jamboree
I thought I would share with you how I craft these poems. I take them very seriously, mapping them out beforehand. I work on a legal pad dividing each pair up in sections, including opening numbers, etc. I re-watch the show taking copious notes so it is refreshed in my mnd. I do research if I need to. I often search for synonyms and new ways to express things. I try to keep them close to the theme of the week. I coin words and phrases such as I did in last week’s poem, Mandy Moore-tastic, to emphasize a certain part of the show. I take it and soar into my mind picking my brain for ideas to be creative. Poem titles can come way beforehand. Or as I’m writing the poem. I sometimes come up with ideas as I’m falling asleep, in the shower, anywhere. They have been really fun to do. I hope you are enjoying them. So happy for any comments!
Jammin’ At The Jamboree
The Ballroom was in a frenzy, Jammin’ At The Jamboree
The atmosphere was electric, so much fun for us to see
The dancers were on fire, all were in a Jumbo Jam-A-Thon
Wishing the dances were on view on a Jumbo Jam-A-Tron
The night ebbed on and a special surprise was filling the air
A lady serving her country returned with love and with care
The songs were chosen with special meaning to each pair
The time came to dance, their stories with us ready to share
My Jam Number One
Chris and Witney
Cha-Cha-Cha – Time of Our Lives
A bluesy, bold, ball of flirty fun
Entertaining and enthusiastic
My Jam Number Two
Suzanne and Tony
Jive – A Whole Lotta Shaking Going On
Full of animal magnetism, shimmy and shake
Tempting, teasing, with vitality and spring in step
My Jam Number Three
Robert and Kym
Foxtrot – You Make Me Feel So Young
A wish from Michael Buble
Celebration of a Spring romance in the air
Floating across the floor, a fairy tale in motion
My Jam Number Four
Charlotte and Keo
Cha-Cha-Cha – California Gurls
Assist from a Pair of Crabs, Sunbathing Gals, Surfer Dudes, Beach Balls
Fun, flirty, a leggy good time
Swinging into a Summer on a ray of sunshine
My Jam Number Five
Michael and Peta
Foxtrot – Workin’ My Way Back To You
Four Seasons Assist
Painting the town red, Motown magic
Beautiful. light on feet, Broadway feel, picture perfect
My Jam Number Six
Rumer and Val
Cha-Cha-Cha – Rumor Has It
Bright light on the floor, flashes of brilliance
A powerhouse attack of a warrior on a mission
My Jam Number Seven
Redfoo and Emma
Jive – My Sharona
Jolly, joyous, jumping jive
Like an ignition switch, ball of fiery fun
My Jam Number Eight
Willow and Mark
Argentine Tango – Somebody That I Used To Know
Kaleidoscope of Kolorful Koreography, painted with excellence
Star-quality footwork, sharp tango, a dance with heart
My Jam Number Nine
Noah and Sharna
Samba – Homegrown Honey
Assist from The Country Troupe
Dedicated to Jamie – His Love and His Heart
Flavored with country flair, clicking of heels, happy hats
On beat, hot, full of stability, extraordinary
My Jam Number Ten
Nastia and Derek
Rumba – Thinking Out Loud
Glorious, glamorous, goosebumpy, graceful, glowing
Flawless flow, fantastic, marvelous motion
My Jam Number Eleven
Riker and Alison
Foxtrot – Sugar
On a bridge to brilliance, romantic, simply beautiful
Divine, dynamite by street light, talk of the town
My Jam Number Twelve
Patti and Artem
Cha-Cha-Cha – In Da Club
Club Dancers Assist
Dazzling Diva, Queen of Soul, Victorious
A champagne celebration of collaboration
Jammin’ At the Jamboree it was a joyous Jumbo Jam-A-Thon
Oh how we wish we could have seen it on a Jumbo Jam-A-Tron!
Written By Lois A Troutman, March 24, 2015
THE NIGHT ENDED AND REDFOO AND EMMA HAD TO GO!
NEXT WEEK WILL BE LATIN NIGHT ON THE DANCING SHOW!