The Bardot Quarterly

International Dance Day is almost here! And Brigitte Bardot is getting ready early this year!

 She knows she's going to appear on Shades of Gray in half-a-dozen or so posts this year, so she knows there will be more people watching than usual in these parts. She's practicing extra hard and studying the routines, so she can make the best possible impression on visitors!

Um... maybe we spoke too soon. But at least she'll be driving home the unifying theme of the blog today!

   

Eiffel Tower Day at Shades of Gray

On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was first opened to the public. Here are some pictures that capture its beauty and majesty.

 

International Dance Day is coming...

 ... and Vera Ellen has a difficult decision to make: What shoes to use.

Will she be ready by April 29? Time will tell!

Observing the Leap Year!

It's a Leap Year, so here are some leaping ballerinas and dancers!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's National Hat Day!

We once again observe National Hat Day with pictures of some friends of Shades of Gray in hats.

 

 

And finally, Claire Dodd wasn't sure whether it was National Hat Day or International Nude Day, so she came prepared for both!

A word of caution

 Dancers are very territorial. If you come upon a dance-off for dominance, make no sudden moves, but back away slowly and in as non-graceful a fashion as possible. Also, be sure to walk without rhythm.

Ellen's Leg Regimen

Ellen Majewski, one of the Shades of Gray dancers, keeps her leg strength up by doing lifts with a bowling ball thirty minutes each day.

To beat the summer heat...

... the Shades of Gray Dancers are staying close to (or in) the sea!

Summer is in full swing...

... and the Shades of Gray dancers are heading to the beaches!

Musical Monday with Leo Moracchioli

The Shades of Gray Dancers are setting the mood for today's cover song by Leo Moracchioli--by being dust in the wind.

 
 
 

Is it time to stop?

We've been tracking the dancers in the wild for a year now. Is this where we stop the monthly posts? Will the dancers be left alone until next International Dance Day?

Time will tell. Meanwhile, you can help us choose... will the last Wednesday each month continue as Dancer Day or not? What do YOU want?

Musical Monday with Incubus

The band may be named after a male demon who preys upon the sexual urges of mortals, but none such creature is anywhere to seen in the video for a somewhat haunting song. Instead, we are treated to some beautiful dancing by Manaho Shimokawa while Brandon Boyd (lead singer of Incubus) croons about the strange and miserable situation he finds himself in. 

Check it out! I'm think you'll enjoy both the song and the video!

Loneliest (2017)

Starring: Manaho Shimokawa and Brandon Boyd

Director: Julian Schratter

Rating: Seven of Ten Stars

The Day of Rest

Everyone's needing to recover and regain some strength after the massive party that is International Dance Day!