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Musical Dog Sport Association

Magic of the Match Online Workshop (September 2010)

On Stage Now ...

Welcome to MDSA's Magic of the Match online workshop! To look for a magic match, first open the HEELING FOOTAGE link, and turn the volume all the way down on the YouTube control. Next, click one of the MUSIC OPTION links and make sure the volume is turned on for the music. You should have TWO internet windows open at this point. Hit PLAY in both windows. Watch, enjoy and then discuss what you see on the workshop list.

Heeling Footage

Music Options

Terry and Tipper

A. Little Bitty - Alan Jackson
B. The Percolator - The Ventures
C. Shake It Up - The Coasters

Karen and Reese

A. The Man From Snowy River Main Theme
B. Crazy Heart Soundtrack - Fallin Flyin
C. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glen Miller Orchestra
D. Puttin On The Ritz - Taco
E. Apache - Al Caiola

Elaine and Shiva

Waiting in the Wings

Sandy and Honey

Waiting in the Wings



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Heeling Footage

Music Options

Margaret and Dash

A. Key Stone Polka - John Tasz Band
B. All Keyed Up - Floyd Cramer
C. Wheels - The String-A-Longs (1960)
D. Let There Be Drums - Sandy Nelson

Katie and Wiley

A. I Could Fly
B. Ring of Fire
C. Friend Like Me
D. God's Been Good to Me



What to Watch For When Matching Music ...

  • Age of dog
  • Age of handler
  • Size of dog
  • Age group of audience
  • Is this music for a demonstration or competition?
  • Athleticism/mobility of the handler
  • Athleticism/mobility of the dog
  • Does the dog move gracefully? How about the handler?
  • Does the music/lyrics compliment the team and reflect relationship, bond, teamwork, etc.
  • What feelings or mood do you want to create for the audience?
  • Weight of the music
  • Would this style of music limit behaviors used in team's choreography? Example: Going through legs will not work in performance
  • The dog's facial expression (mouth open or closed). Do the expressions reflect joy or are they more intense?
  • Dog's ears pricked up, hanging down and moving freely, bouncing, etc.?
  • Dog's foot fall/how high they lift their feet?
  • Dog's body posture and energy. Move loosely? Move stiff and seem to conserve energy? Regular or erratic in movement?
  • Dog's tail wag or does the rear end?
  • Dog's hair: Long coats to give appearance of grace?
  • Dog's personality
  • Handler's comfort zone with the music. Does the handler seem rushed? Move comfortably to the music?
  • Handler's ability to move to the music and energy level
  • Music lyrics
  • Title of song
  • Enough changes in music that makes for interesting choreography?
  • Where the dog is at in terms of training level. Newbie? More experienced?