ADVANCED SOLO JAZZ - RHYTHM AND ESSENCE - Part 1: English & Spanish

Name: SOLO JAZZ AVANZADO - RITMO Y ESENCIA - Parte 1: Inglés & Español
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An advanced jazz course, where rhythm is the focus and inspiration comes from the great dancers ... Show more

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Jazz, as an African-American art form, has rhythm as a fundamental element. In this course, we will work on a rhythm-filled routine and we will draw inspiration from the footsteps of great figures such as Pepsi Bethel, Tops & Wilda, Dean Collins, Frankie Manning or Jazz Young, accompanying the practice with the viewing of original clips that connect us with its roots.

During the routine, we will practise techniques such as soft shoe and slides, movements that will enrich your repertoire and your way of expressing yourself through dance.

In addition, I will share with you African-American ideas, values, and cultural references, along with characteristic elements of the playing style of musicians such as Erroll Garner.

A course designed for dancers who want to delve deeper into the rhythm, history and essence of jazz.

If you want to learn more about the origins, history and values of Solo Jazz before you start, here is a comprehensive article: What is Solo Jazz?

As in this course working with rhythms is central, I recommend that you pay close attention to them and not just to the movements. Improve your rhythmic ability requires time and perseverance, but it is very rewarding.

You can repeat the exercises as many times as you need. I suggest putting on some music and trying each phrase with different songs and different temposIt will also be good exercise. improvise with some of the rhythmic elements from the course, mixing them with other vocabulary you already know.

Throughout the course, I mention artists such as Wilda and Tops, Dean Collins, Chazz Young, Pepsi Bethel, and others. When we practise an art form that does not come from our own culture, I believe it is important learn about their origins learn about their origins

I hope you enjoy this course very much, and please feel free to send me a video if you like: I would love to see you dance.

The theme song for this course is Undecided in Erroll Garner's version. Here is the edited, shorter version that I have used for this routine.

In addition, here is the link to the Spotify playlist that I used to record these sessions. Use it and practise. 🙂

I recorded these classes dancing with the Fuego Sneakers.

They are designed for dancing in the street (although I wear them everywhere). The sole doesn't stick at all and the two black circles are especially slippery for turns. The insole is ergonomic and soft.

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If you have any questions while taking the classes, feel free to write to me.