Workshops
LINDY HOP WORKSHOP
WITH JAREDAN BRAAL and NATHALIE GOMES
MARCH 20-21, 2010 Postponed Until June 19 & 20th
Location: Reily center at Tulane University
SATURDAY,
2pm-3.20pm: How to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid)
This class will focus on swing out variations for leads and follows. Leaders will work on creating a framework that allows follows to work on finding their voice and adding to the conversation, without changing the topic.
3.30-4.50pm: Discovering or rediscovering Connection
What are you actually doing when leading or following? This class will develop multiple aspects of connection, giving you a deeper connection to your partner.
5pm-6.20pm: Leading with Finesse & Following with Confidence
Learn the small things that really make a difference in the dancing experience you create, and the subtle details that will keep them coming back for more.
SUNDAY,
12-1.20pm: Floor Craft
Master the art of taking care of your partner on the dance floor, for both leads and follows. This class will be filled with fun defensive moves and techniques that can be used to react to sudden changes on the floor. It will also focus on building space on the floor so you will not need to worry as much about the other dancers around you.
2-3.20pm: Dancing is a Conversation
Dancing is like a three way conversation between the leader, the follower, and the music. All parts have input into the conversation and can affect where the conversation will go next. Leaders will develop their listening skills while follows will develop their voice.
3.30-4.30pm: Smooth Steals for Jams
Anyone can jump into a steal jam and rip one partner from another, but the steals that are really fun are the ones that you hardly realize have happened. The smoother, the better. In this class we will cover a variety of steals and some helpful techniques that will help you develop your own smooth steals on the spot.
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY details TBA soon.
PRICES:
Whole weekend: $90 includes the party (in advance only)
One day of workshops: $50 (in advance only)
One workshop: $20 (at the door only)
Party: $10 (at the door only)
JAREDAN BRAAL:
Jaredan began dancing in 1997. He has been social dancing and actively working to develop dance communities ever since.In 2005, Jaredan along with other Memphis dancers, founded the not for profit corporation Red Hot Lindy Hop Inc. He is currently the event coordinator, and is working to promote swing dance by creating social dance and workshop opportunities in Memphis and the surrounding areas. Jaredan teaches Lindy Hop, Balboa and Charleston classes and choreographs and teaches routines to the Red Hot Lindy Hop dance team.
Jaredan attributes his greatest advancements to social dancing. The extensive experience he has gained by attending events through out the U.S. has fine-tuned his technique and concepts about leading and following. He has also studied under some of the most distinguished names in Lindy Hop and Balboa, including his introduction to Lindy Hop from Frankie Manning.NATHALIE GOMES' bio click here.
QUESTIONS about the workshop, please email dancequarter@gmail.com
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