Danis Kool's Blog

Update for 2012

2012-01-06T22:16:00.003+10:00

Happy 2012!Been quiet busy with life so I haven't been able to update this blog and finish more half finished articles. I've got some spare time so I'll be posting an article by the end of this month.I decided not to write a review for 2011 because I felt I wasn't active enough to have a good grasp of the scene.Supposedly the world is going to end in December, so everything might be in vain.Have

"That's Not Popping!"

2011-08-26T16:24:00.009+10:00

Disregarding one's creativity to compensate for their own lacking? Funny how this seems to be. "What is the matrix?" Danis Kool

Danis Kool - Mix tape 1 (Electro Funk-ish) [31-7-2011]

2011-07-31T18:53:00.002+10:00

Danis Kool - Mix tape 1 (Electro Funk-ish) [31-7-2011] by Danis KoolMe first mixtape, enjoy. The levels are a bit inconsistent.The 'theme' of this mix tape are remixes/covers of songs and some new stuff.Recorded:31st July 2011

June 2011 Update!

2011-06-11T23:19:00.002+10:00

Wasup people!Just a quick update, I've been quiet busy with other commitments so I don't have time at the moment to write up articles. I'll get on to it towards the end of this month as there are a few topics I want to write about.For the time being here is a Daft Punk cover 'Something About Us' that I recorded and mixed when I was in TAFE a few years ago.Cheerio!Danis Kool

Retrospective Vol.1 - Popping at Redfern Block Party (28th Jan 2005)

2011-05-04T02:49:00.002+10:00

Retrospective Vol.1 - Popping at Redfern Block Party (28th Jan 2005)Been digging up some old videos, found some nice gems, a lot of embarrassing videos of my popping back in the days.Just putting it out there so the current generation can have an idea how the scene was half a decade ago, and cringe worthy and nostalgic moments for those who were there.Note: Feel free to correct me with any

Danis Kool's Poppin Awards for 2010

2011-02-07T20:04:00.004+10:00

"Praise should not be easily given to those who are not ready to deal with it even though their skills say otherwise."On the premise of that quote, I won't be doing an award thing for 2010.... maybe in 2011?Mr SensitiveDanis Kool

Danis Kool's Poppin Review for 2010

2010-12-27T12:23:00.031+10:00

Where is the Sydney summer?Danis Kool's Poppin Review for 2010Has it been a year already?The People:There is a handful of new faces in the scene. Good to see they are full of enthusiasm. A good amount of the younger poppers has really stepped up this year. The older poppers this year have played less of a roll this year probably due to other commitments. I for one have been less active this

Who are these Back Packers?

2010-10-25T22:52:00.003+10:00

Something we shot during our trip to the Remix Comp in Brisbane. Enjoy!-------------------------Who are these Back Packers?Filmed @ Brisbane City Back Packers (Sat 23rd Oct 2010)Inspired by the Milky Way Crew (Vietnam) videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrAxSa...Poppers:K Boogz, Jun Cho Nam, Poppin Jack & Danis Kool

The Truth!

2010-07-03T00:00:00.020+10:00

The original title for this article was "Change in Perspectives". I have been wanting to write/complete this article for a while, dating back from 3rd of June 2009. Wow it's been over a year already.The initial idea of this article was similar to my year 12 English area of study topic Change in Perspectives (in 2002). About how ones perspective changes as they progress through a journey but in

June Update

2010-06-01T21:55:00.006+10:00

Wasup peoples,Wow it's already June! How is 2010 for everyone so far? I hope all is well.I definitely been quite busy, so I haven't been doing much dancing let alone training. You would of noticed that I haven't been quite as active or as many jams lately. And no it is not a sign of me retiring any time soon, I'm just toning it down a notch. So expect me to look a bit rusty at a jam or event.I've

Popping /ρορρινγ/, n., v., pop

2010-04-11T21:56:00.004+10:00

This is an article that I wrote for Dancelife (www.dancelife.com.au). I'm not sure if this article has been published yet. The article is intended to shed some light on popping 'terms' (and it's variations) for the mainstream and commercial scene.---------------------Popping /ρορρινγ/, n., v., pop“Popping is a dance that consists of contracting and relaxing of the muscles to the beat of the music

The Vietnam Poppin Scene

2010-01-31T21:25:00.024+10:00

There are three sections on this post- The Vietnam Poppin Scene [VNA]- Videos [VNB]- Information [VNC]---------------------The Vietnam Poppin Scene [VNA]This is a variation from a pm conversation that I had on youtube.For those who don't already know, I've just returned from my trip to Vietnam and Thailand. It's great to be back, and I'm really looking forward to 2010. This article is about my

Back from Vietnam!

2010-01-27T15:02:00.006+10:00

Back from Vietnam!Hello Peeps!Im finally back from Vietnam! Had a great time over there, seeing my relatives, riding motorbikes, site seeing and meeting new dancers.My classes has resumed (info on the right side). So come check it out.Will be doing a scene recap sometime next month.For the mean time, check out my youtube page for some dance video of my trip.http://www.youtube.com/DanisKoolHope to

Danis Kool's Poppin Awards for 2009

2010-01-18T19:11:00.001+10:00

Had this written up a few weeks ago, this year the awards will be a lot shorter and straight to the point. Again, if people disagree with my awards then write your own.Danis Kool's Poppin Awards for 2009Most Improved:- Keanu- Alan- Patrick- Corey- Yovan- GenePeople to watch for in 2010:- KeanuYoung kid = heaps of potential- AlanYoung kid = heaps of potential- CoreyHe managed to get to this level

Danis Kool's Poppin Review for 2009

2009-12-12T20:25:00.007+10:00

As the year of 2009 comes to a close, we take a look back in the Australian poppin scene. As i write this Gstyle (Tempo and Slick) are still in town. We wont know the full impact of their stay stay until they leave because everyone is still crazy about Gstyle. Note (28th Dec): As i am finishing this review, im enjoying the sceneries of Vietnam! Gstyle has already left the country after recruting

Two different worlds

2009-12-12T00:00:00.005+10:00

I started this article way back in August, the day after i attended the event. As i am finishing this article off the final Industry Night for 2009 is actually happening. I heard that Deja and Justice performed at the event. This is based from my own experience and from what I have concluded with my limited dealings in this industry as a popper.Two different worldsYesterday (on the 14th of Aug

Earning your stripes and badges

2009-12-06T23:23:00.005+10:00

It has been a while since i posted up a new article. I've still got a few unfinished articles that i'm still working on. Hopefully I'll get them finished in the future. I'm three months behind lolEarning your stripes and badgesThis months article is basically addressing the issue about earning your stripes in the dance scene. This one has been in the works for a while (wow since October)."I am

Poppin Jacks and Danis Kool's Interview with Critical Hype!

2009-10-22T10:22:00.006+10:00

Haven't been updating this page for a while. There are still a handful of articles that is still half finished. Hopefully I will finish them soon because there relate to recent events in the scene.Poppin Jacks and Danis Kool's Interview with Critical Hype!For the time being, here are the interviews with me and Poppin Jack with Critical HypeDanis KoolPoppin Jack"To be open minded is just a

What's worse than doing the wrong thing?

2009-07-01T23:50:00.010+10:00

This month will be a short article, been quiet busy with Tafe work this month,but I'm done now. Wooo!What's worse than doing the wrong thing?Knowing about it and doing nothing!"Australia is not as good as the US/Jap/France blah blah blah"Yes, this statement maybe some what correct. But I'm sick of poppersthat complain about the scene and NOT doing anything about it.Some of us poppers don't have

Crew Vs. Group

2009-05-18T23:53:00.007+10:00

This topic I’ve been meaning to write about for a while, especiallyafter several discussions about "who is in" & "who is not".I remember there was a post about this a few years ago on theold d2mg forums. I know different people will have adifferent perspective on this... I'm just sharing mine.Crew Vs. GroupEveryone likes to socialise (except for those who are anti social). Dancersform groups or

Judging in Competitions/Contests

2009-04-12T14:13:00.026+10:00

I haven’t been posting any articles up lately, there are so many half done ones that I’ll eventually finish.-----------------Judging in Competitions/Contests<

My first music Video (1 of 2): Tegan Rogers Feat. Audius

2008-06-08T02:31:00.001+10:00

May 2008 Article. This will be my May article, been quiet busy the past month so i havent been able to completely finish an article ive been writing. Ill think ill wait till July for that article to come out. For the mean time, enjoy a two part blog about my first music video experience.My first music Video (1 of 2): Tegan Rogers Feat. Audius - Some MoreWooo! my first ever music video. Filmed in

Biased, Illiberal, Misinformed..... or just plain Ignorant?

2008-04-04T17:43:00.004+10:00

April 2008: Version 1.2- 5th April 2008*Added a few points that i forgot *fixed up some typosBiased, Illiberal, Misinformed..... or just plain Ignorant?Ive been meaning to write an article about this for sometime now, since mid last year to be exact.Introduction - The IssueThroughout its (the Sydney Poppin scene) development from the early 2000s to the present time, there is one particular style

"Animation Hip Hop"

2008-02-27T15:49:00.004+10:00

"Animation Hip Hop"This article is in response to the "Animation Hip Hop" routine that was aired in So You Think You Can Dance Australia on the 24th of February 2008.For the people who hasnt seen the routine.As expected the Australian public had little or no clue what the hell it was. "What is Animation Hip Hop?!" questions Henry and Vanessa.As a popper that does Animation as a primary style and