Authentic Jazz and Tap for Lindy Hoppers with Ramona Staffeld
Join New York tapper and Lindy Hopping champion Ramona Staffeld for this exciting and hugely fun workshop. 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.
Ramona will teach all four sessions on the day. The sessions are divided into 'whether you've done some before' or ‘you’ve done none at all’ so please pick your session carefully. If you’d like to tackle a full day of tapping and jazzing, you can do that too!
INDEX:
1. Where and When
2. What's in Store? The Programme
3. Workshop Level
4. Costs
5. Do I Need to Register?
6. Ramona's Profile
7. Questions
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1. Where and When
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Date: Saturday 20th February 2010
Teacher: Ramona Staffeld
Venue: The Space, corner Chapel St & Carlton St, Prahran (enter via Carlton St)
**PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE***
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2. What's in Store? The Programme
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TAP
Ramona, an all round dancing superstar, is putting on her taps to bring us some classy and classic New York hoofing for Lindy Hoppers. No experience is necessary for the first class but you need to have some tap know-how for the second session.
Tap for Lindy Hoppers I
Level: "I have NEVER tapped"
10.00am - 11.00am
Tap for Lindy Hoppers II
Level: “I HAVE tapped before and I’m READY for a challenge!”
11.00am - 12.00pm
JAZZ
The best of vintage jazz dance is right here. No dance experience is required for the first class, but if you are a dancer, these moves will help bring more excitement and musicality to your dancing. If you are ready to be challenged in your solo jazz, class number II is just the ticket!
Authentic Jazz I
Level: “I haven't done much solo jazz”
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Authentic Jazz II
Level: “I HAVE done solo jazz and I'm READY for a challenge!"
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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3. Workshop Level
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Mixed level classes and everyone will be challenged
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4. Costs
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A single hour session: $20
2 hours of your choice: $30
3 hours of your choice $50
Full day: $60
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5. Do I Need to Register?
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No registrations. Just turn up on the day and pay cash.
No cards accepted.
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6. 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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7. 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 or call 0418 550 993
