What: 1 hour musicality workshop for Lindy Hoppers
Where: The Dance Space: 6004A West Broad St
Pre-requisites: This class is aimed at folks who can already swing out, can do a little Charleston, and who already know a few basic jazz steps.
Instructors: Jon Tigert & the band
Cost: sliding scale of $20 - $45 (choose your price at registration)
workshop registration includes the dance with live music as well
Advance pre-paid registration is preferred, but at-door registration will also be available for this workshop if space permits
About the class
About the class
Learn how to dance like a musician!
Musicality is not just about doing the cool thing when the cool music happens, it's about hearing the music the way the band does.
We will make music together, dance together, and even get a chance to conduct the band and tell them exactly what you want them to do. A good band is just like a good dance partner; you start to anticipate each others' moves and finish each other's sandwiches.
This class is fairly open-level, but will make a LOT more sense if you know some Swingouts, some Charleston, and some Solo Jazz steps (The Shim Sham would be a great start!)
Questions? Email the studio at RVAswing@gmail.com.
About your instructor:
As a teacher, Jon is well known for his historical and musical knowledge, clear and concise communication, and endless supply of terrible dad jokes.
Jon now lives in Baltimore where he teaches at the Mobtown Ballroom and sings and plays drums with The Corner Pocket Jazz Band.
