(performing his dancing moves) Now, you move very delicately, do a little bit of a flutter kick, now, what that is I lift up my right leg and kind of flutter it at the judges, then I do a little spin, I lay out and show the blouse, press my lips, squint my eyes, spin and turn. Now, I do what's called 'Working the Pants.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a flamboyant dance routine with specific moves and a phrase called 'Working the Pants.'
- In plain terms
- I describe a flashy dance with many moves.
- What can you take from it?
- Performance can be exaggerated with theatrical gestures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use exaggerated language in performance?
- What effect does humor have on audience?
Another view
The description may be intentionally absurd.
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