Otis Funkmeyer, Ph.D. of Popping - Latest Comments

Re: DJ Quik, DPG, Fredwreck, and Tha Dogg Pound. Oh My God It’s Just SO GANGSTA!

Joon5201314 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:49:16 -0000

i didn't download~ could you send a new download page to joon5201314@hotmail.com ??
thanks ..very appreciate

Re: The Foundation of Popping: The Robot

P0p4lif3 — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:08:26 -0000

This article really inspires me to work harder and not be lazy !!

Re: Live from Bashar

Otis Funkmeyer — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:33:28 -0000

Nope. But I saw it :) so when we can one day download each others
memories. Then you can get it from me!

"Where your dream life becomes your real life"
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Re: Live from Bashar

moojio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:38:53 -0000

maaan i want so much a video or audio of bashar being channeld by another person then daryl anka from america..ahhhh i can not find anything..do u have?

Re: West Coast G-Funk Instrumentals week continues….

leon — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:46:59 -0000

hej more vies kto je tu leon a milan bracho na podiu zajebavam rap a to co ma ma napdne komu sa to nepaci tak nech stade radsej vipadne ...stavam sa popularnim kazdim dnom stiahnem ta zos sebou a us si vtom chodim si po sekcove ako doma vinich mestach ma chce rozjebat pana boha vsetci mi zavidia moj g funk styl dievky chodia zamnou pre sexepil .....notak volam ta notak pod sem daj si rym i ked sa ti jazik moce zos travy mocnej ruka ruku mije leon a milan ta teras zbije len si svoju zbran nabije a potom ta znou zabije jeho rana ta nepine.. a potom ti tvoj mali kokot odstrihne

Re: The 10 Secret Reasons We All Love Popping

UlaKeka — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:43:29 -0000

I just become mesmerised when I see my cousins (of 3 different generations literally 20, 30 & 40) get on the dancefloor and face-off against each other my head just wants to explode. I dont know what it is about popping but there isn't a single move I dislike and would sell everything I have to learn and move like that. Sadly because of my job I barely have to the time change before falling into bed when I get home.
My dream would be to at my fave cousin's wedding to be able to stand up and be able to face-off with them even if I was bad I'd still love just joining in in such an amazing dance style.

Re: The Foundation of Popping: The Robot

myyztik — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:49:42 -0000

Great article would be even better if your videos work. How can we learn when your videos dont work?

Re: West Coast G-Funk Instrumentals week continues….

PoppinMjG — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:20:06 -0000

KEEP EM COMING HOMIE THIS IT BABY!!!!!

Re: DJ Quik, DPG, Fredwreck, and Tha Dogg Pound. Oh My God It’s Just SO GANGSTA!

lapiate — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:38:44 -0000

where i can find this shirts ? (i'm french)

Re: How to Figure Out How YOU Want to Dance: Make Your Perfect Dancer

alex92 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:45:28 -0000

Oh man! Your great, I got so many questions i would like to ask you, Can i get your email?

Re: The Foundation of Popping: The Robot

Jayno — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:23:44 -0000

Thanks for the great tip ! I will focus on my robot way more from now on !!!

Re: How to Figure Out How YOU Want to Dance: Make Your Perfect Dancer

MikeyB423 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:01:48 -0000

This was probably the most eye-opening piece of enlightenment I've ever read. I've been casually practicing for awhile now but I kinda hit a brick wall. I've gotten down a few basic moves (arm/body wave, gliding, simple tuts, hitting, some ticking, footwork) but I can't actually DANCE for shit. I'll put on a track and get down and it's just not coming together.

My problem is basically what you've addressed here, I've been all over the place instead of just focusing on one thing and mastering it. I’m a lot like you when you started out Otis - it doesn't come naturally so I’ve really got to work on the fundamentals. I’ve been studying your youtube vids religiously, and I will say you’re a damn good teacher and an inspiration for us less rhythmically gifted. I would’ve probably given up if not for you. You pinpointed exactly why I wasn’t getting any better and have given me an idea of what I need to do to move forward. Much respect for providing some hope that even us white boys can get down if we practice the right way.

So yea, thanks for helping me realize I just need to be patient and take it one step at a time.

Re: How to Figure Out How YOU Want to Dance: Make Your Perfect Dancer

Otis Funkmeyer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:07:06 -0000

awesome!!

Re: How to Figure Out How YOU Want to Dance: Make Your Perfect Dancer

RRROOOBBBOOOTTT — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:05:29 -0000

Thank you for this article.
I try to use such scheme (for develop of my dance):
1) popping (body and music control) - 1 year.
2) boogaloo and waving (internal body control) - 1 year.
3) king tut, finger staff, robot (discrete moves) - 1 year.
4) liquid, floating, explosion (external body control) - 1 year.
5) pantomime (La Mime) + object manipulations
(POI, glowsticks, hats, juggling) - 1 year.
6) animation, effects, illusions - 1 year.
7) and start agan...

PS My love is Robot, Mime and Street.

Re: The 10 Secret Reasons We All Love Popping

RRROOOBBBOOOTTT — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:42 -0000

It's so Cooooool =)

Re: The Foundation of Popping: The Robot

RRROOOBBBOOOTTT — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:29:21 -0000

Thank you for this great info, Bro!
Don't rust. c y

Re: My First Encounter With My Plate Armor

Eric S. Kingston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:08:46 -0000

While your comments are interesting, inability to do the splits is usually the result of IMPROPER BODY POSITION, meaning, the ligaments and tendons are "mis-aligned" during stretching due to the posture of the way most people stretch. When you feel pain in the hips, this is usually, not always, a sign of improper alignment. The problem with most street dancers is not enough work on standard standing postures and how ligaments and tendons are supposed to be aligned to achieve high level flexiblity. Also, high sugar diets impair flexibility, and obviously, mind and emotional tension doesn't help.

Re: How to Figure Out How YOU Want to Dance: Make Your Perfect Dancer

subwaysurfer — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:52:15 -0000

Another great post. I look at popping like Martial arts. First you practice to get one good punch then one good kick then one good throw, THEN you combine those elements. Finding out what your dance/hero/icons do best, ie isolation, crazy legs, etc. and then focusing on THAT is a lot more productive and SMART than trying to copy them move for move. Personally, I like Boppin Andres, dimestops and simplicity. He never seems in a hurry to get anywhere, doesnt go from move to move in a stacatto fashion, and yet looks dope. I practice THAT a lot. At the same time, I love how Tiger can flow from one move to the next like water using the craziest combinations and patterns. I STILL dont know how he does it, but I want to get it! Finally, I love hot Boogaloo Sam doesnt seem to break a sweat when he pops. Sam pops almost casually. With precision and cool. I mean, the dude is dancing in a three piece suit and doesnt want to get it sweated up. So much to learn, but I can fro concentrate on ONE of my heroes FIRST.... which one? Which one? decisions.... decisions......

Re: The Foundation of Popping: The Robot

subwaysurfer — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:41:14 -0000

YES dude YESSSSSSS! You are droppin mad science here Fo' SURE! Bottin IS the foundation! It was right here in front of me, and until you SAID it, I didnt even realize it!!
Bottin is seen by many like such an "EASY" thing, but it's NOT! even when you see a guy like Chibotics do his stuff, even though it's "limited" in his movement structure, he's as dope in his own way as poppin Pete, of Mr Wiggles.

Ive always liked bottin ever since I saw and yes, Im an old bat, I SAW MJ do it to the song, "Dancing Machine" back in the day along with the great soul train dancers, like Slim the Robot, and the unsung botting heroine, Damita Jo Freeman. Your advice on doing it SLOWER than I normally do was very enlightening as well. Taking your time with it, getting into the whole "robot mentality" Man! i cant wait to practice this!! Keep your articles coming! they are well written, thought provoiking and on point!

Re: The Law of Attraction: Positive Thinking, Denial, and Honesty. Oh my.

Easy Backlinks — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:46:16 -0000

Interesting post, I'll definitely come back and check for updates

Re: So I Just Did a New Version of the Page

Bobert — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:55:11 -0000

just hit this up for the first time.

loved hearing the nitty gritty details of the NOHO "Bauhaus". I am hoping you guys are well on your way to the 6k mark for street performing and having lots of "real moments" connections and growth.

BIG UPS to my HOMESKILLETS ON THE PHARCYDE.

BRIT WOLFSON and POPPIN TODD.

btw. By buying the first editions of your videos via the interweb i plan on karmically receiving that money back via sleeping at your house when I make my long awaited california trip. I expect the comfy couch and access to munchies when need be.

Re: So I Just Did a New Version of the Page

ciulla — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:42:00 -0000

I'm honored to write the first response. Nice to see this page in motion...

...happy to be happy,
ciulla

Re: On Death

Zack — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:51:18 -0000

Recently I learned that what you expect is what you receive, which understanding is exactly in line with the law of attraction. You (the
conscious mind) are the captain of your ship (the subconscious), so
literally anything is possible to us, even unto politics and history, if we
accept and expect the desired result, not by willing it so, but by believing
and trusting its availability. There is no such thing as consensus reality.
This excellent truth is contained in a book called "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Dr. Joseph Murphy, which was published first in the early 60's and is still available. I know you already know, but this HELPS. Try. God bless you, I love you and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: The Long Tail of Breakdance

<ADMINNICENAME> — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:54:42 -0000

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!

What a wonderful artical. I think you right. Time to go check you out.

-Austin