Dancing has a new twist. It's dancing with your dog! This new sport, which is called canine freestyle, features handlers and their dogs performing routines to music. This dancing craze got its start in Canada about 20 years ago. the idea quickly spread to England and then to the United States. now canine freestyle is popular with dog lovers worldwide. The World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO) is one of several clubs that promotes this sport. It hosts international events where members meet and compete, and it also offers video competitions
Moves
Everyone knows it takes two to tango. That typically holds true in canine freestyle. Both partners have to keep in step, and the human takes the lead as the team prepares to compete. owners teach their dogs a number of various moves. Heeling, spinning, weaving and jumping are some basic skills of the sport! Once mastered, moves are combined to create a one-of-a-kind routine. Putting together a qualifying performance takes patience, practice and a real pet-person partnership.
Music
Music plays a big part in canine freestyle because lively poodles and laid-back Labradors march to different beat. Finding a good musical match for canine and handler is key to a successful routine. Music sets the mood, and freestyle participants dress accordingly. Jazzy tunes require top hats and canes. Country music means cowboy western wear and bandannas. Freestyle clubs have separate divisions for different age groups and various levels from first-timers to the advanced. Seniors and disabled teams are also encouraged to participate.
There are also classes for handlers with several dogs. The more the merrier! The term "freestyle" gives the idea that anything goes, but that's not exactly true while creativity is encouraged, rules still apply. At this time, rules differ among clubs. Those who wish to compete should select the organization that suit them and their dog best.
Not every dog can be the belle of the ball. But one thing's for sure, dancing with dogs creates special bonds- bonds that extend beyond the dance floor. That makes every team a winner!
Grammar on the go:
That typically holds true in canine freestyle.
to hold true=applies, hold good.
Eighty years ago, this foundation was started to help children of immigrants; today, this still holds true in the foundation.
The employees are expected to follow company rules throughout the day, but do the rules still hold true if employees work on weekends.
Although the witness is blind, his testimony on what he heard during the robbery still holds good in court.
My father's promise to buy me a cell phone holds good as long as I get good grades in school.
Vocabulary Tips:
handler-訓練師,操作員a person who taking and leading dogs what to do. handle-處理,操作 *Police dog handlers must be highly qualified.
*The airport baggage handler is checking one of the carousels for your lost suitcase.
it takes two to tango-一個巴掌拍不嚮 tango need two people to dance, two involved.
*Sean claimed that his classmate started the fight, but takes two to tango.
*Sally blamed Jessica for stealing her boyfriend but was quickly reminded that it takes two to tango.
put together-放在一起,調在一塊兒,調配起來
*It takes a tremendous amount of time and effort to put together a musical.
*Putting together a great meal is one of Naomi's talents.
heel-walk close to our feet, heel is the back bottom of a foot.
heeling- walk close to you, close to your heel, or just behind you heel.
spinning- making or turn in circle.
weaving-go under or go through between two legs.彎來彎去, 從兩腿之間穿過.
twist-turn to it, or something you don't expect.
going to the dog- getting worst, going down the hill. out of fashion, business not doing well.
canine- is formal way to say "dog"
craze-popular
laid-back=放鬆，優哉游哉。攸閑
*The laid-back atmosphere of the resort makes guests want to stay longer.
*George has a very laid-back personality. he never lets pressure and stress get to him.
disable-生理，身體或智力上的缺欠（失）dis-否定的字根able- 可以的
*The hospital is equipped with facilities that are designed for disabled patients.
*The theatre doesn't have special access for the disabled.
*the disabled- add "the" means disability people.
*The Special Olympics is a large sporting competition for the disabled.
"be the belle of the ball"-艷冠群芳。成爲舞會中最漂亮的女性。
*After a successful makeover, Vanessa became last night's belle of the ball at the party.成功的改造。。。成爲舞會中最漂亮的女性
*Whenever Samantha appears, she is always the belle of the ball.艷冠群芳
march to different beat- pace in different speed, or doing things different with others.
accordingly-協調，依據。
bandanna- colorful handkerchief, colorful square shape scarf.
bond-"tie" very close in relationship.
extend beyond-go much father, go much over than.. "beyond" is pass.
"the more the merrier" (idiom)- the more something, and the more happy.
Chat Room
Seeing eye dog-guide dog-導盲犬
hearing dog-導聾犬
service dog-其他用途的狗
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Country music means cowboy western wear and bandannas.
wear-(v)穿- (n)-穿着服飾，
Cowboy western wear-西部牛籽裝
menswear-男裝
women's ware-女裝
sleepwear=night gown-睡袍，女生睡覺時穿的衣服
evening wear=evening gown-晚禮服，女性穿的正式的晚宴禮服。
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