Authentic Jazz and Tap for Lindy Hoppers with Ramona Staffeld
Join New York Lindy Hop champion and Tap dancer Ramona Staffeld for this exciting and hugely fun short course in Tap or Jazz or both. From learning new ways of moving to improving your rhythm - there will be something for swing dancers of all levels to enjoy.Tap Dance has shared roots with the lindy hop and needs little introduction. It developed and flourished during the last century and for a time was even called jazz dance, because jazz was the music with which tap dancers performed. And you can learn it too. Bring your hard soled shoes and make some noise for the neighbours to love!
There is also the chance to discover, brush up, or fine tune your solo jazz skills. Learn awesome solo steps that show us lindy hoppers what can be done without a partner. Build your solo vocabulary and work on styling solo moves to look great.
INDEX:
1. Where and When
2. What's in Store? The Programme
3. Costs
4. Do I Need to Register?
5. Ramona's Profile
6. Questions
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1. Where and When
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Date: Thursdays: April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th
Teacher: Ramona Staffeld
Venue: Broken Mirror Dance Studio, 2C Staley St Brunswick (Level 1, upstairs)
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2. What's in Store? The Programme
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Level: You can swing but haven't done tap.
In this class Ramona will teach you the basic building blocks of tap. Learn how to make music with your feet!
She will cover the shuffle, flap. step toe, cramp roll, shuffle hop, stomp, ball change, brush, step-heel, heel-step, pick-up, riff, and maybe even wings! Dancers will learn at least three simple time steps, and a short routine. Most importantly, Ramona emphasizes getting down and having fun. :). If you have Tap experience take the challenge of developing and finessing in this class.
Level : Routine for Intermediate Lindy Hoppers
Ramona would like to invite all intermediate lindy hoppers who have been wanting to try out moving without a partner. Improving your ability to dance solo will infinity improve your ability to connect and relate to another person.
Find your own personal style, and you will without a doubt stand out. Ramona will cover such basic steps as fall off the log, Suzie Q, Stomps, sways, slip slops, mess around, kick ball change, half break, full break, Shorty George, apply jacks, and the skip up. These basic jazz steps are an important part of the liny hop, giving it social and historical context. In addition to expanding your mental knowledge, this will be a DANCE class. Get ready to sweat it out! :)
NOTE: This class is very open to intermediate/advanced and advanced dancers. It is an opportunity to gain clarity and presence in your movement. If you have the patience to go a little slower, you will reap the benefits. Hope to see you there!
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3. Costs
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Tap Only Course: $60
Jazz Only Course: $60
Tap and Jazz combo: $90
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4. Do I Need to Register?
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Yes, you need to pre register and pay to participate.
Click here to register
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5. Ramona's Profile
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A young teaching veteran of 14 years, Ramona's dancing reflects the beauty and rawness that make lindy hop the best dance in the world. Ramona is known internationally for her wildly graceful style and spontaneity on the dance floor. Her talent was spotted early, for she was only 14 when the late great Frankie Manning asked her to teach with him at the Mid-Summer Night Swing series at Lincoln Center.
Ramona has left Brooklyn in New York City to now call Melbourne home, but continues a busy teaching schedule that takes her to numerous Lindy Hop festivals around the globe.
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6. Questions
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Do I need tap shoes?
No you do not need tap shoes, hard soled leather shoes are fine. Please do not wear sneakers or soft shoes. If you have tap shoes, however, please bring them.
If you have any specific questions about the workshops content, please email info@swingpatrol.com.au
