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Workshops
TITLE: Body Rhythms: Tap Dancing Techniques & Jazz Movement
REGISTRATION STATUS:
SESSION 1: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
SESSION 2: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
DATE: July 17, 2010
Session 1: 3:00-5:30pm
Session 2: 6:00-7:30pm
Each session is the same.
INSTRUCTOR: Tamango
BIO: Tamango (artistic director, tap, didjeridoo, drums, spoken word) is a dancer, musician, and painter whose revolutionary approach to tap transforms his dance into music with a sharpened sense of style and awe-inspiring fluidity. Born in Cayenne, French Guyana, Tamango moved to Paris at age eight and began a formal education in art. He started tap dancing in his early twenties at the American Center in Paris and the Beaux Arts de Paris, which he left to join the "university of the streets" before moving to NYC.
Tamango created Urban Tap in 1993, forming a group of like-minded, free-style performers who share a unique vision and deep passion for improvisation and rhythm at the heart of dance and music. Urban Tap has performed in clubs throughout New York City and made its theatrical debut at The Kitchen in 1999. This show captivated critics and the public.
In addition to his work with Urban Tap, Tamango has shared the stage with dance legends Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde and has collaborated with Japanese performance artist Min Tanaka, French choreographer Philippe Decoufle, jazz artists Christian McBride, Barry Harris, Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista and many others.
—Courtesy Calabash Music
For more information about Tamango, please visit: www.urbantap.org
LOCATION:
Renate Albertson-Marten Gallery at Gureje
886 Pacific Street (between Underhill and Washington)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-857-2522
Directions: C train to Clinton/Washington or subway to Atlantic Ave to B45 or B65 bus
DESCRIPTION:
"If you can walk, you can dance."
This 1.5 hour workshop will focus on basic tap techniques and jazz movements. The session will include an overview of swing and bebop, barefoot technique and a presentation of original hoofers. Body Rhythms welcomes students of all levels.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Fee: $40 (please indicate Session 1 or Session 2)
Maximum Number of Participants: 12 (per session)
Attendance Requirements: Please bring tap shoes or leather soled shoes. No sneakers.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Contact: Karen at 718-857-2522 (Gureje) or email: The Village@gureje.com
