jazz & tap fusion workshop
- London
Find out more.
Come and join us for this Tap / Jazz Fusion workshop. It has been specifically designed for Jazz dancers who want to add tap elements to your repertoire and improve their Solo Jazz!
From fundamental tap movements, to rhythms and flash steps, we will cover them all over the two days.
Integrating tap into your training can enrich your jazz dancing experience and performance.
Saturday 31st May
10am - 2pm
Sunday 1st June
2pm - 6pm
Venue:
Jackson's Lane Arts Centre, N6 5SS
- nearest tube station, Highgate. Northern Line.
Pricing:
£50.00 - single day workshop.
£90.00 - for both workshop days.
*Payment by bank transfer, when booking.
(funded places available - please enquire via email)
FROM LANA...
I am so excited to share my knowledge and experience of these dance styles i have studied, trained, performed and taught for almost twenty years. These workshops are aimed at Jazz dancers who enjoy including tap or percussive movements within their Jazz.
FAQ
- Do i have to sign up for both days?
No. You can attend one or both days. Whilst each day will operate as a stand alone workshop, they will follow a structure that will build upon one another.
We recommend attending both days to get the most out of the course.
- Do I have to wear tap shoes?
No. You can wear your regular dancing shoes. This workshop is designed for soft shoe, Jazz-tap. But you are also welcome to wear tap shoes. Lana will be teaching in both throughout the workshop.
- What level should i be to attend these classes?
Your work ethic and desire to learn are more important to us than your current level of tap dancing. We have many years of experience in teaching a variety of abilities.
The tap level will be beginner/improver.
However, sequences can be adapted for higher level tap dancers for subtle challenges.
Lana has over 20 years teaching experience, from beginners to professionals - You are in safe hands.
If in doubt contact us directly to discuss your level.
- How can tap help my solo jazz dancing?
Tap dance is Jazz dance.
Both styles originated in the African American communities in the United States. Tap dance evolved from African rhythms, Irish jigs, and English clog dancing, while jazz dance emerged from African dance forms combined with European styles.
Learning tap can significantly enhance your jazz dancing in many ways:
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Rhythmic Precision: Tap focuses on rhythm and timing, helping you develop a strong sense of musicality. This skill translates well into jazz dance, where rhythm plays a crucial role.
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Footwork Skills: Tap emphasises intricate footwork and coordination, which can improve your agility and foot placement in jazz dance.
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Improvisation: Both styles encourage improvisation. Tap can enhance your ability to think on your feet and create spontaneous movements, a valuable skill in jazz.
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Body Awareness: Tap training develops overall body awareness and control, which can improve your balance, posture, and alignment in jazz dance.
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Performance Quality: Tap often requires expressive performance, helping you develop stage presence and confidence, which are essential in jazz.
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Cross-Training Benefits: The physical demands of tap can build strength and stamina, benefiting your overall dance ability and endurance in jazz routines.
FAQ
What level should I be to take this course?
Although the course is pitched toward the intermediate and advanced dancer, I always believe that it is your attitude to learning that is the most important feature. Not how long you have been dancing.
"Everything in the universe has rhythm, everything dances"
- Maya Angelou
