Defying Gravity dance moves
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean and I were in the park practicing for the annual dance competition that Lukewarm 91.5 was sponsoring today. We got our song selected which was either "In my Head" by Jason Dulero or was it "Down" by Jay Sean or another artist. We can't seem to figure out which one we are dancing too because of conflicting song choices again. Oh wait, I know what it is now. Sean heard a song called "Fly High," and I have to admit it sounded really good when he told me about it and played it on YouTube. We both agreed to use that song at the contest. This was going be great and I was excited.
"Are you ready," the boom box played with Sean's song as we danced and did some twirls and freestyle moves mixed into it as well. Sean incorporated this big build up we'll have at the beginning which I was excited for. "Sean, let's work on that buildup okay," I told him. "You bet Lauren," he called out. He switched the music over to that build up and when it comes we would have fun. The buildup music was starting and Sean including me got into position. We just started dancing to the buildup. Well, I did then Sean. Our concept was to have these cloaks on when we entered the stage do our build up and soon dance. Okay we meant our hoodies. We didn't have cloaks. After we got the buildup conquered, we went through the rest of the dance until the final pose. "Great job dude," I panted. "You too Laur, I'm telling you this is going to be great," he told me as we both got water. "Yeah it sure is," I told him. We went through the difficult part of the dance which is the ending and it was crazy I have to admit. Sean and I were excited for this to work and hopefully maybe get first place I don't know yet who knows. I was soon out of breath along with Sean from practice as we walked over to Lisa and Shock who were practicing too. I guess they wanted to join as well.
As we came over we saw Shock do one of his famous hip hop moves on a piece of cardboard and we couldn't help but smile. "Okay Lisa, now you try it," he told her. She tried a little bit but soon became clumsy tripping on him and a skateboard she kicked put. "Incoming skateboard," I called out. "On it," Sean replied running over to the board and picking it up. "Okay, I think as a note to self, Lisa should stay away from skateboards," I told Sean. "Yeah," he agreed but soon turned to a surprise where we heard someone speak from the bushes, "If it weren't for Shock, we would have won the competition by now," Sean and I looked at each other and it could only mean one person, Francine.
"Ooh did she mess with Lauren today," I said starting to get feisty. "Okay feisty pants calm down. I bet she's trash talking besides, it may not have been a taunt," Sean told me. "True, you do bring up a point," I agreed walking away from where she was standing and talking with Carl. Sean and I went back to Lisa and Shock as they practiced a little more. "So, how's practice guys," I asked. "A little crazy but good," Lisa answered. "How about you guys," Shock asked. "All set and raring to go," Sean replied with a smile. "Glad to hear it, I'm excited you guys are doing the contest this year. It's great to have a fellow company member joining," Shock told us. "Yeah cause didn't you win last year with Hector," Sean asked. "Came in second," he replied. "Oh. Guess I get mixed up on who came in first," Sean answered. "True," he said to us.
Shock's P.O.V.:
"By the way Shock, I never had a chance to thank you for being my partner," Lisa told me. "No problem, with the four of us doing the dance contest this year anything can happen," I told my friends. "Yeah, I would say so, if you didn't jump in," a voice sounded walking towards us. "Francine," Lauren snarled. "Ruiz," she sneered back. "What are you doing here, shouldn't you be practicing," Lisa asked. "I am but Carl and I wanted to say good luck and oh Shock I think your legs are red," she told us. "Really, they don't look red. I've been wearing shorts the whole time," I replied. "Yeah I agree with you on that one Shock," Lauren added in. "Oh I noticed a little bit right there," she said pointing. "On his knee," Lisa asked. "Yeah and here take some sunblock, make you feel better," she told me. "Okay thanks," I told her with suspicion. "Don't mention it, see you guys at the competition," she called to us leaving with Carl. We all looked at each other and shrugged as I sprayed the sun block on my legs.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Okay, now that we got that problem out of the way, back to practice," Lisa asked. "Yeah," Sean and I replied. We got into position for our dance when and we felt the ground vibrate. "Woah," Sean and I said together including Lisa. "You guys okay," she asked us. "Yeah were okay," I replied. "Did anyone check to see if we were in earthquake territory," Sean asked. "No I don't think so," I answered. "Uh guys. I think I know the problem," Lisa told us pointing to Shock. "Shock what happened dude? Are you alright," I said running up to him. "I think it's my feet guys. There solid like granite," he told me. "Solid," we asked confused. "Yeah I just can't seem to move," he grunted moving the feet before feeling vibrations again. "Whoa, okay," we were saying catching one another. "Sorry guys," Shock apologized. "No need dude but I think we have to call the gang at this rate," Sean told us. "Sean you read my mind, HEY YOU GUYS," Shock called out to the gang as Lisa started to run to the diner. Well, Sean and I did follow her but I looked back at Shock trying to get him out of the park. "Come on Sean, let's help Shock out. Come on Lisa, you to," I told Sean and Lisa as the three of us walked over to Shock and grabbed him by the shoulders and sort of lifting the feet to keep him from stomping like a giant all the way to the diner. "Man he's heavy I can't take too much," Sean grunted as we walked. "I'm sorry dude," Shock apologized. "It's not your fault Shock, it's the," Lisa started to say. "Sun block that's the problem I think. Come on were almost there and then will put him down on a chair," I grunted as we held him over to the diner.
At the diner
Hector's P.O.V.:
I was having my sandwich with Keith and Leo as we heard grunting coming our way. I walked over to the door of the diner to see Lauren, Sean and Lisa holding Shock and pushing him towards the door? What the heck is going on? "Geesh guys what happened," I asked opening the door.
"Get Shock to a chair and we'll tell you," Sean grunted as he handed him over to Keith, Leo and I as we got a chair for Shock to sit down on. "Pfew," Lauren, Lisa and Sean breathed in relief. "You going to be fine Shock," Lauren asked. "I'll be fine guys, I got this," Shock told us as we let go. "If you say so dude," I shrugged and soon sat down with Keith. "So what happened exactly," I asked the three who were drinking their juice. "Well, we were practicing for the dance contest Lukewarm 91.5 is sponsoring today and Francine came by giving Shock sun block," Lisa began to explain. "But the next thing we knew was it made his legs solid like concrete," Sean added. "Yikes," Jess (who came in after we did), Keith and I winced and so did Leo after hearing it from us. "Yeah it was bad," Shock told us. "Shock are you sure you don't need help," I asked. "I'm fine Hector it's just that the legs are killing me," Shock explained. "Guess I'm not dreaming about the earthquake we felt earlier," Leo replied.
"Well, I'm not sure about the bottle of sun screen," I chimed to the others. "Yeah honestly sun screen can't do that. It's meant to protect you," Sean agreed. "Yeah. I wonder if there was something wrong," Jess agreed. I saw Lauren soon went over to the bottle that was making Shock's legs crazy and she noticed something underneath the label.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Hey guys," I told the others. "Yeah Lauren," Hector asked. "I think the bottle Shock got today is not really sun block," I noticed. "Can I see Lauren," Leo asked. I handed him the bottle and with a swipe he took off the label. "I'm stunned to say this but, Lauren's right. This isn't sunscreen for sure," Leo realized. "Okay if it isn't sunscreen that what is it dad," Keith asked confused. "It's Skelecian gravity spray," he replied reading the label. "Skelecian Gravity spray," everyone asked. "Yeah, so I guess that's what's bringing Shock's legs down like cement," I realized. "I'm confused on how it ended up with you two," Keith wondered.
"Easy answer Keith, Francine. She came by with Carl wishing Lisa and Shock luck but honestly she thought Shock had some sunburn on his legs," Sean told him. "More importantly, his knee. And before that, Sean and I overheard her speaking to Carl saying that if it weren't for Shock entering the dance contest this year, they would have won by now," I explained. Everyone gasped when I said it including Hector. "Is she nuts," Hector asked. "I believe so not lying right Laur," Jess asked. "Nope. Not lying sis," I answered. "Okay so now that we know that, how long does the bottle say until it wears off," Lisa asked. Sean got the bottle from Leo and looked at the label. "It says that the spray lasts on the person for six hours and don't use it on planets with strong gravity like earth," Sean read out loud. "Great," I groaned and so did the others. "Well Shock I guess we can end our hurrah here," Lisa told him. "Okay, but I think we're giving up and not winning," he told her.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa stop the breaks you two. Are you seriously giving up now, when you guys can get the trophy by doing something awesome," I asked standing up from my chair. "I don't know Lauren but why would Francine do this," Lisa asked. "I think it's because she thinks the Pranksters are better," Sean told her. "Yeah didn't she read the rule guide saying under any circumstances no sabotaging the competition whatsoever," Hector asked.
"I don't think so. Lisa and I read the rules twice," Shock responded. "Well, there's only one way you guys can win the competition and not give up," Hector told Lisa and Shock. "Okay what's that," Lisa asked. Music soon started to go through the diner and a guitar was being strummed. "Song time," Sean told me. "You bet," I responded going over to Hector. "You just have to step up," he replied and soon looked at me knowing we had to sing.
Hector singing
Don't ever give up, don't ever lay down. Don't ever let a chance go by you.
You think you may lose but you're sure to win, if you don't give it a try.
And if you get stuck, can't find the answer yet everybody is counting on you,
There is one thing you can do, take a deep breath and remember the one thing you do is step up, yeah
Lauren jumps on in
Work on through it, go on and get in the game and play (step up), yeah
You can do it just step up
Hector jumps in with Lauren
Dig in and you can find a way
Hector sings next verse
I know you seen trouble before, yet you always made it through. Cause you believed in yourself, like I believe in you girl. So what are you going to do?
Lisa joins Lauren and Hector
Step up (Yeah-Hector)
All three of them
Work on through it, go and get in the game and play. Step up. (Yeah I can do it for sure-Lisa) Step up, dig in and I will find a way
End song
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Hector, Lauren you guys are right. I can do this if I just step up," Lisa told us. "There you go girl," Sean cheered and so did the others happily. "Yeah we are," Shock said with a smile. "Going through the pain amigo," I asked. "I am but I know we can win," Shock told me. "That's our Shock," Hector remarked. "It sure is. We'll meet you guys at the park to practice again," Sean told Lisa and Shock. "Okay and thanks again Hector," Lisa told him kissing his cheek. Hector soon blushed when it happened. "You're welcome," he said sheepishly and Lisa soon left with Shock. "Lisa kissed my cheek," Hector freaked when she was out of distance. "Yes pay up Jess I win the first portion of the bet you owe me a manicure," I called to Jess in the diner. "I'll pay you when I get home okay sis," she asked me. "Will do," I called back. "Yo Lauren come on we got to get changed," Sean told me. "Okay, Hector we'll meet you back at the park okay," I called.
"Will do Lauren," he replied. Sean and I ran back to my house putting on our dance clothes which were these black pants and red sneakers matched with a red vest with red and black jacket for the both of us. My hair was done in a braid and Sean placed a cap on his and I have to admit it looked great. We looked ourselves in the mirror and soon smiled. "You know Lauren, I always wanted to admit this but, we look great," Sean smiled. "We sure do now come on, let's get back to the park to help," I told him as we went back to where Lisa, Hector and Shock were. "Okay Lisa, so the key to dancing is- hey you two look great," Hector said noticing us coming over. "Thanks. You like," I asked twirling. "Do we ever. You look great Lauren, you as well Sean," Shock told us. "Thanks man," Sean told him. "Okay Lisa, so like I was saying before the key to dancing is timing. We usually do this on an eight count; however Shock's timing has changed and it's up to you to get them at the right time and motion," Hector explained. "Okay how do I do that," Lisa asked. "Easy. Keep in time with Shock's beat," he replied. "How does it work? I don't understand," Lisa told us.
Sean's P.O.V.:
"No need Lisa, Lauren will demonstrate. Okay Laur, pose on five-six okay," I told her. "Will do," she replied. "Okay, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6," I counted as Lauren did a freestyle move and posed on the five-six count. "Impressive," Lisa remarked. "Yeah that's how you do it. Keep it in that count and I guarantee you, a dance champion in the making," I told her. "Okay let's try it," she told us. "Yeah," I cheered out.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Okay Lisa you ready," I told her. "Ready," Lisa called back. "Okay here we go, a five, six, seven, eight," I called out as Shock played the music which went through the boom box he had and Lisa listened to the timing of the music and I have to admit it seemed to be working like a charm. "She's doing great," I said dancing a little bit to the song. "I know right," Sean told me as we danced. She soon got to the ending pose of her dance and smiled. "Yes, way to go Lisa," I cheered. "Excellent timing girl, I knew you can do it," Hector told her. "That was luck," Francine sounded and we turned to face her and there she was with Carl. "Francine," I greeted. "Lauren. Hi Hector," she greeted my brother batting her lashes. Sean and I gagged silently as Shock laughed as well. "Uh what's funny," Francine snapped. "Nothing," we told her. "Anyway, what are you doing here? Not planning to spray me with that sunblock again are you," Shock asked. "Oh no, not that fellow competitor. We just came by to check on you guys, I heard you can pivot now," she told us. "Well thanks to Lauren, Hector and Sean for helping me I did it," Lisa replied happily. "I don't think so girl. By the way Lisa, I think you need some sunblock," Francine realized. "You mean gravity spray, cheater, "Sean called out. "Easy Sean," I told him. "What did I mean that," she asked innocently. "Oh nice try Ms. I sabotage my competition after I heard you say if it weren't Shock, you could have won," I sassed. "Burn," Shock remarked and so did Hector making a wolf call and Francine looked red as a tomato. "Any comeback," Sean asked. "Well that doesn't matter. I know I, Francine Carruthers wouldn't sabotage my competition just to win," she bragged. "Yeah right," I scoffed. "Oh really? We'll see about that," Francine snapped. "Have fun," I told her before she left quickly. Hector and Shock continued to help Lisa with her dancing for a few seconds and Lisa was able to do some glides, pivots and turns. I have to admit, I think she has it. "I can't believe she's got this down," I smiled to Sean.
"Yeah you got admit, it took a while but you did it huh, Lisa," Sean asked her before looking up. "Lisa? Where did she go," Sean said looking around. "I think she went," I started to point where I saw her going. "Oh no," we realized and soon followed her, well more like ran to where Francine made some words and left them as she walked over and soon jumped. "Uh Lisa, I wouldn't-," Sean and I said before she got sprayed with that spray. "Do that," Sean and I said together. "Oh Man," Hector realized as Lisa stood there. "You okay," Shock asked. "I think I'm fine it's just," Lisa said picking up her foot before stomping again. "Then again, I stand wrong," she admitted. "Great, we fell into the Francine trap," Shock remarked. "Enjoy losing," she called out. "Not if we win and we expose the truth to everyone," I called back. "Bring it on," Francine told us and I smirked, "We will," she soon left and I knew this wasn't going to be pretty. "What are we going to do guys? The dance off is in 20 minutes and I have to be like this for six hours," Lisa complained. "I got an idea, restyle your dance," I told them.
"How," Shock asked. "Do the Gravity Groove just do your dance with spray and I'm sure you'll win," Sean answered. "Sean, you're onto something. I think we make it work Shock, what do you think," Lisa told him. "Worth a try," he replied with a smile. "Okay, we'll focus on the dance how about you three head over to the contest and we'll meet you there," Lisa asked us. "Yeah, we'll meet you over," I called as we took off over to the dance contest.
"You think it's going to work," Sean asked as we arrived. "I hope so," I shrugged. "There you guys are. I was waiting for you. The Tune Miester wants all competitors up on stage soon. Where's Lisa and Shock," Jess asked. "They're coming. Let's just say a new surprise," Hector told his sister. "Hector I don't know what you did but this better be good," Jess told him. Hector shrugged and just smiled as Sean and I went to the stage. "All right ladies and gentlemen are you ready for today's dance off," the Tune Miester shouted into the microphone and got a little cheers from everyone. "Oh that's not enough, I said are you ready," he asked. More cheers came out this time including us. I looked to see Francine arriving with Carl like a superstar with her bodyguard. "Alright everyone remember winners of this competition are determined by applause so if you're ready, make some noise," he shouted and everyone cheered. "Now that were all pumped up please welcome our first contestant Manny Spamboni and his little robot," he introduced and everyone applauded. They soon walked onto the stage and started to do some moves as we waited.
"You know, the sun's bright Lauren, you should use sunscreen, we have it," Francine told us. "Don't try to imitate us Francine because a we know what you did to Shock and b were going to win," I told her. "Really," she sneered. "Really," I replied. Manny and his robot finished up their number and somewhat applause was received. "Okay, give it up for Paul the Gorilla and Kristina," he shouted as they came on doing a salsa inspired routine and I have to admit it looked really cool. Sean and I were next after the clogging duo and I was so nervous.
"Ready Lauren," Sean asked me knowing our turn was next. "Ready," I replied putting my hood up and so did Sean. "Okay, coming on now, you guys love them performing a routine called Are you ready give it up for Lauren Ruiz and Sean Matthews," Tune Meister yelled and everyone soon cheered with excitement as we walked on. Sean handed the D.J our mix tape that we made with the buildup we went over this afternoon. I soon heard the buildup beginning and I began to dance then Sean and back to me with the moves done well and I have to admit I was excited. We soon reached the part where it went this zig zag sort of pattern and we just did crisscross legs and soon at the end took a knee. Everyone was stunned and soon applauded but I knew we had more. I looked at Tune Meister who knew to hand the microphone to Sean. He realized it and soon got the mic for him placed it in his hand. Sean soon looked at me and I was like do it.
"BROOKLYN, WE GOT A QUESTION FOR YOU," Sean yelled into the microphone. "Are you ready," the song began and we jumped up from the knee and began to dance doing our turns and pivots including the hand motions as well. "Let 'em fly high, high," the song continued and I jumped over Sean while knelt and everyone applauded. "High," it continued and we both started to do the hip hop moves we learned and it was amazing. I did this little spin thing and afterwards a crazy nuts thing and soon kissed the crowd after a little crush. Sean continued to dance in perfect sync and I have to admit people seemed to enjoy the dance.
"Are you ready," the song ended as we posed. I was doing one of those fashion models looking at Sean and he looked at me. We were both out of breath and everyone cheered at our dance which was awesome. He soon hugged me and I did the same as we bowed. "Give it up for Lauren and Sean everybody, so far I think they have the lead what do you say," Tune Miester told everyone and they agreed. We soon went down the stage and Hector hugged me. "Way to go sis, I can't believe you did that. It was awesome," Hector told me. "Aw thanks Hector. Sean and I did it together," I told him. "Indeed sis," Jess said hugging me as well. "Alright please welcome Francine and Carl doing the Sklecican Shuffle," Tune Miester introduced and soon they both came on stage starting to dance which everyone was silently laughing and I have to chuckle it was funny. "So Francine sabotaged Lisa and Shock," Jess asked as we watched. "Yep," I replied. "No wonder there bad," Sean remarked. "Sean," I asked. "What, it's the truth," he defended and I nodded agreeing heading over to Lisa and Shock who were waiting in the wings.
Lisa's P.O.V.:
"Nervous," Lauren asked looking at me. "A little," I answered. "You're going to do great, don't even worry about Francine," Sean told us. "Thanks guys. Shock, let's do this," I smiled. "Yeah go Lisa and Shock," Lauren cheered so did Sean, Keith, Hector and Jess. "Okay guys, I think Francine and Carl just stole Lauren and Sean's lead but can they outwit our last two contestants you guys know them from the Electric Company give it up for Lisa and Shock with a new dance called Gravity Groove," he introduced as we went up. Feeling the vibrations of the gravity spray. The music soon started and we danced in our own way. The gravity helping us move and I have to admit it was going awesome for us and it felt really good. Everyone was clapping to the music and I just smiled as we danced our routine.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I smiled and so did Jess, Hector, and Keith and we cheered for them when they finished. "Ladies and gentlemen, with an amazing original routine and creative approach, give it up for your winners Lisa and Shock," he announced and everyone cheered for them. "No, no, no that's not fair they shouldn't win besides everyone liked ours," Francine said holding the mic. "Yeah or more like rally, after you guys sabotaged Lisa and Shock in the first place," Hector called out. Everyone gasped and turned to Francine. "What? We didn't do that Hector," Francine denied. "Lair, lair pants on fire and I figured because Lauren and Sean heard you," Jess told her. Everyone stared at Francine who looked embarrassed. "Also to add Francine, Lukewarm 91.5 radio contest rules state that if there is such report of any sabotage of fellow competitors the people who did that automatically forfeit to last place. Should have read the rules," Sean told Francine. "I read them and did not agree to sabotage the Electric Company Francine, I thought you said no," Carl admitted. I smiled. "I did Carl but that was for you to join me," she told him. "You know what? I didn't care because you whined to let me join you and I quit," Carl told her walking to us.
"This isn't fair! I'm the star not them," Francine said not happy. "Actually for us it is fair and I must mention, your forbidden from entering any contest now with the station," Tune Miester told her. "I will get you for this Electric Company," she stormed on us walking away not happy. "Man, what a diva," Hector told us. "Yeah she is. Glad that's over," I smiled. "Now, who wants to do the Gravity Groove," Shock called out and everyone cheered joining in on the dancing which I did as well with my brother, sister and friend with a smile holding their trophy as well. Afterwards, we soon went back to the diner and Lisa along with Shock felt normal again with their feet after the spray.
"Oh do my feet feel good," Lisa told us as we walked back. "It sure does girl, I'm glad things are back to normal," Shock added. "Yeah, there you go champions," Keith told us as we walked into the diner noticing a case in the diner. "What's going on Keith," I asked. "My dad's constructing an Electric Company trophy case to hold our trophies," he told us. "No way," I told him. "Yes way. I've been helping him build it so I think it will look perfect," Keith grinned. "Sure will dude," Hector smiled. "Oh I got to go, come on Lisa you too Shock don't want to be late," he told the looking at his watch. "Coming Keith," Lisa called. "What's going on guys," Hector asked. "A lot of students were interested in the Gravity Groove at the community center and were helping out," Shock told us. "Oh that's great dude," Hector told him.
"Yeah can you guys assist too," Lisa asked. "Sure, I was thinking as well we use some of the moves you guys did for our new Electric Company video coming out soon," I wondered. "Great idea Lauren, we'll talk later on," Shock called as he, Keith and Lisa left to help out. "Wow, I am impressed this got on quickly," I told Hector sitting on a chair. "Don't blame you Lauren, Jinx," Sean and Hector said in unison. "Yeah I think everyone is going to love it," I smiled. A few minutes went by and Paul came in to the diner. "Hey Paul, what are you doing here," I asked. He mumbled about the dance. "Want to learn the Gravity Groove," Hector asked. He mumbled yes. "Okay then Paul, the key here is gravity so you need something heavy like a whole bunch of bananas," Hector explained getting them and Paul grabbed them. I smiled and went over to Sean and sat down. "You know, I have a feeling everybody is going to be wanting to learn this dance," I admitted. "Me too, but all is well that goes well," Sean told me and I smiled agreeing with that sentence.
There you have it Defying Gravity dance moves is complete! Writing this chapter was so much fun and I am glad you guys get to see Lauren dance which is awesome. Yes, there is a foreshadow to a music video episode coming up later on in the story so stay tuned for that. But heads up another chapter is coming your way called Limerick Drama. Enjoy for now guys!
Limerick Drama: The annual Limerick Slam has arrived and Hector had not compete in one since he was five after messing up a limerick to Manny's distraction. With their brother not up to do it because he was worried of losing. It's up to Lauren and Jess to defend their brother's title of Limerick champion and dethrone Manny, can they do it? Find out!