I Got Rhythm

Teachers Show of the Chase Festival 2016

Dancers:
David Afonso & Cátia Fonseca
Alex Parker & Natalia Eristavi
Kuno Rasmussen & Gosia Wolska
Jamin Jackson & Sonia Ortega
Felix Berghäll & Diana Geisler
Ali Taghavi & Katja Uckermann
Kevin St.Laurent & Jo Hoffberg
Stefano Tertulliani & Giulia Cicerale
Cam Mitchell & Cat Foley
Hugo Marty & Mélanie Ohl

Choreography: Katja Uckermann & Ali Taghavi

Music: “I Got Rhythm” performed by Hot Sugar Band

Video: Nuno Neves

Edit: Slava Bogatov

Teachers Intro

Rhythm is our business, rhythm is what we sell.

Rhythm is our business, business sure is swell.
Now, if you’re blue, rhythm’s what you need,
If you got rhythm you’re sure to succeed,
Rhythm is our business, business sure is swell.

We have Oli and Kris at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
Their classes you will just adore,
Here they come and take the floor.

We have Felix and Diana at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They know so well just how to move,
They’ve got the rhythm and the groove.

We have Stefano and Giulia at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They spread the joy, they love to share,
We leave you with them in good care.

We have Kuno and Gosia at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They can’t wait to strut their stuff,
Let’s watch them dance – I’ve talked enough.

We have Hugo and Melanie at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They can dance and they can fly,
Their airsteps always go so high.

We have David and Catia at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They dance with you from dusk til dawn
Here they go, let’s cheer them on.

We have Alex and Natalia at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They know how to wow the crowd,
They’re smooth and fancy all around.

We have Ali & Katja at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They love to teach you, show you how,
To do the steps, like they do now.

We have Cam and Cat at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
These two will just make you smile,
They’ve got class and they’ve got style.

We have Jamin and Sonia at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
Watch their rhythm, watch their steps,
They’ll teach you how to be so hep!

We have Michael & Evita at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They jump, they spin, they Lindy hop,
No wonder they’re at the top.

We have Kevin and Jo at the Chase,
Your amazing teachers at the Chase.
They can’t wait to show their clips,
Inspire you and give you tips.

Oh rhythm is our business!

I want you to lend an ear
Because, well, I want you
To hear some really
Shimmering sharps and flats

For these cozy virtuosi
Just about the greatest
In the trade are fixing
To show you now precisely how
Or approximately
the Chase was made

Well, you take some swing
Dance begins
Then you go to the Chase
Man, now we’re
Getting someplace

Send her out
getting the crowd
twist it out
that’s what it’s about

Take a turn
that’s how you learn
to add some speed
and take the lead

Don’t ya stop
to/the Lindy Hop
at the Chase, Chase,
Chase, Chase, Chase

That’s positively addictive
Now you’re swingin’ at Chase, Chase

First we present to you
That’s Jeremy
And (that’s) Laura

Now you has Masters
Michael and Evita

Now you has Masters
Ali and Katja

Hey Pops, you wanna grab
A little of what’s left here

Yeah, Daddy, yeah
Here we go

If you sail
(Sailing, sailing)
Over the sea
(Will you wait for me)
Try the sailor step,
rhythm is the key
(Well, Arrivederci)

As for France
William, Maéva
Nous mettent en transe
Quoi, vous ne me croyez pas?
Regardez plutôt ça

Take a plane

Go to Montpellier
Et pour vous ensorceler
Tatiana et JB!

Folks from Budapest
Are probably the best
Ja, sie haben Recht
As nice as in Utrecht

From the Equator
Up to the Pole
Everybody singing
Everybody swinging
Hop, hop, hop, hop
Rigamarole

Do the triple step
From the coast to the coast
Swing is king cause Lindy Hop’s
The thing folks dig

That’s The Chase

Performed by: Ali Taghavi & Katja Uckermann, JB Mino & Tatiana Udry, Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat, Michael Jagger & Evita Arce, William Mauvais & Maéva Truntzer
Live music performed by: Hot Sugar Band
Singing by: Dóra Kasznai & Kris Blindert
Choreography by: Katja Uckermann
Lyrics by: Sophia Mara, Jonas Alexander, Areski Stichweh, Kris Blindert and Ali Taghavi
Song transcribed by: Attila Korb
Original song: “Now You Has Jazz” written by Cole Porter for the 1956 film High Society, where it was introduced by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong

Original video:

Rhythm is our business, rhythm is what we sell.

Rhythm is our business, business sure is swell.
Now, if you’re blue, rhythm’s what you need,
If you got rhythm you’re sure to succeed,
Rhythm is our business, business sure is swell.

There’s Tommy with Alice at the Chase,
They are the fast feet dancers at the Chase.
We know for sure they’re two hot heps,
Specially with those rhythm steps.

We’ve got Max & Sharon at the Chase,
Most stylish dancin’ couple in the Chase.
When Sharon rocks her fancy style,
Even Max can’t help but crack a smile.

We have Michael & Evita at the Chase,
They bring a Broadway flair to the Chase.
Michael’s got the moves like Jagger,
Evita’s spins go on forever.

We got Jb and Tatiana at the Chase,
They swing their rubber legs at the Chase,
Just like Al Norman’s wacky feet,
they fling and flick theirs to the beat.

We got Ali & Katja dancing at the Chase,
They swing their steps in rhythm for the Chase.
They stretch their moves, their hips they bend,
They’ll make you happy til the end.

Oh rhythm is our business!

See you at The Chase 2015!
www.chasefestival.com

More information below:

Rhythm Is Our Business

Dancers: Thomas Blacharz & Alice Mei; Max Pitruzzella & Sharon Davis; Michael Jagger & Evita Arce; JB Mino & Tatiana Udry; Ali Taghavi & Katja Uckermann
Choreography by: Audun Kveberg, Katja Uckermann and Thomas Blacharz