Solo Jazz Workshop with Gaby Cook

Gaby Cook teaches a special one day workshop for lindy hoppers who want to boost their solo jazz skills! This workshop will focus on solo jazz in the framework of improvisation and jam circles. If you want to improve your solo jazz dancing, or simply need new creative fuel for your partnered dancing — this is a great workshop for you. ===================== SCHEDULE ===================== 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Fundamentals (open level) In the first part of the day, we'll focus on the key components of solo jazz. This includes: * Defining features of authentic jazz movement * Core vocabulary of the idiom * Introduction to improvisation 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break 2:30-4:30 Develop and Create In the second part of the day, we'll use our new skills to build material and steps that * Mixing choreography & improvisation * Development of unique solo jazz steps * Building an individual movement style * Sharing and responding: the jam circle NOTE: to participate in Part 2, students must have either attended the first portion of the day, or be comfortable performing the material in Shim Sham. ===================== PRICING & REGISTRATION ===================== Full Day (4 hours): $45 or 4 class punches 2 Hour Workshop: $25 or 2 class punches Pre-register Online ======================== Full Day: www.paypal.me/jazzasmovement/45 2 Hour Workshop: www.paypal.me/jazzasmovement/25 Pre-register with a Class Card ======================== If you'd like to use your class card to pre-register, you must present your class card in person at Nathan & Gaby's weekly class on Tuesday July 23. (Note: you do not need to attend the Tuesday evening class). If you are unable to present your class card on July 23, please contact gaby at [email protected] and write in the workshops you'd like to attend.