LINDY HOP
(Maria-Aurelien, Vassiliki-Viktor)
Blender Beginners Pass
“The Easy Goers” level
You feel comfortable with the basic 8-count and 6-count fundamental figures, which you know how to lead and/or follow. You practice a little at social dances, but primarily during your weekly classes. Years mean nothing but you might have been dancing for no more than a year to one year.
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Blender Mix Pass
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“The Dreamers” level
You are confident with all 8-count and 6-count figures and feel comfortable incorporating variations of these moves. You also know some Charleston moves and integrate them into your dancing. You social dance regularly and are beginning to explore improvisation within the music. You can dance to a range of tempos, from slow to fast. Years mean nothing but you might have been dancing for one and a half to three years.
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“The Lovers” level
You feel comfortable dancing to much faster tempos and have developed a deeper understanding of the music, including the ability to improvise. You feel confident adapting to changes in dynamics and have started creating your own personal style. You attend as many social dance events as possible and perhaps practice on your own in addition to attending weekly classes. Years mean nothing but you might have been dancing for more than three years.
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SOLO JAZZ
(Maria, Aurelien, Vassiliki, Viktor)
Blender Beginners Pass
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“The Easy Goers” level
You feel confident enough to start learning the solo jazz basics from scratch.
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You may know some basic jazz moves but you prefer to take your time and explore at a relaxed, steady pace.
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Blender Mix Pass
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“The Dreamers” level
You know the basic jazz moves and feel confident dancing variations of them. You can participate in a jam circle and explore improvisation within the music.
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“The Lovers” level
You know all the jazz moves and feel comfortable improvising with them.
You can define rhythms and express them through your body. You are comfortable with faster tempos and have a deeper understanding of the music. You can keep up with a fast-paced class, generate creative ideas, and feel confident participating in a jam circle.
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Theme Classes (4 hours)
Line Dances (with Viktor Lillard)
Line dances are short, repeating solo choreographies, usually easy & fun that are danced socially in a large group. Most of the time, line dances have a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. These lines usually face all in the same direction, or less commonly face each other.
In Viktor’s class, music will range from soul to funk to hip hop. The class can be fun for all levels, anyone is welcome! Participants can also dance it to the parties and urge other dancers to do the same.
Afrofusion (with Quinndy)
Afrofusion is a fusion between different African street dance styles. It is designed to strengthen the ability to adopt a range of styles and get an understanding of how these movements are connected. It is earthy, grounded and energetic. A class open to all physical abilities and diverse body types.
Afrobeats (with Quinndy)
Afrobeats is first of all a music genre, developed in the 1960s and 1970s in Nigeria. Characteristics of Afrobeat include big bands, long instrumental solos, and complex jazzy rhythms. In these classes we will dance a lot while learning about African history & culture and how all these are related to jazz.
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Performance Tracks (4,5 hours)
Intensive Solo Jazz performance (with Vassia Panagiotou)
In this intensive solo jazz performance track, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with Vassia to create a performance. She will design and teach the choreography, and the group will collaborate on elements like formations and staging.
This track is ideal for more experienced solo jazz dancers but is also open to dancers who have a basic understanding of jazz dance and have the eagerness to commit and work more intensively.
The track consists of 3 hours of class time (1,5 & 1,5 hours) with some extra rehearsals if needed.
This is a great opportunity for those who want to gain performance experience and learn how to bring choreography to life! Be prepared to work at a fast pace!
The performance will take place on Saturday night. Although we encourage everyone in the track to perform, participation in the performance is optional.
Solo Blues performance (with Alex & Ioanna)
Get your groove on! Get ready to work on a fun and uplifting choreo, learning the moves and then adding your personal flavour and style! Whether you're new to solo blues or have some experience, this class is designed for dancers looking to explore the expressive and soulful Solo blues movement, build confidence, creativity and bring a solid groove to their dancing! Smooth footwork, playful rhythms and an overall sense of joy that makes your dancing come alive! Prepare to have lots of fun and sweat (sorry!) and by the end of the class you’ll have some cool new moves to show off on the dancefloor!
If you feel brave enough prepare yourself for unforgettable performance at the weekend’s showcase!