TRADITIONAL DANCE WORKSHOPS

DIG OUT YOUR FAVOURITE TUNES! John will be running a couple of days of rhythmic fun by the beach in Edinburgh. The course is aimed at intermediate and above level dancers with experience of Scottish/Cape Breton stepdance. 

The focus of the course will be on creating rhythmic patterns and grooves, listening closely to music and improvising interesting variations on some familiar steps.  We’ll expect to work with reels and jigs initially, but may throw in some unexpected music too :)

Saturday night will be an optional drinks & pub/bistro meal (not included) by the beach. Let us know when booking, if you plan to join.

Dancers from other percussive styles (e.g. tap/Irish) are welcome to attend courses after a couple of 1-1 sessions to learn basic steps.

Details
 
Location – Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1AP
Course fee - £120
8 hrs tuition + optional 1 hr step swap
Level -Intermediate+
Min. 8 students
Max. 10 students
 

What to prepare:
 
Please all choose a favourite 1-2 tracks of music, and a playing device (e.g. smartphone) with headphones: We can work with a few of these tracks as a group during the weekend, and you’ll need it for individual work during the 3rd session of the day.
 
If you’re an infrequent or less advanced dancer, please dig out any old notes etc. and refresh the steps you once knew!
 

Shoes 

Flat, solid soles with a small heel (no taps).

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Course content

• Saturday & Sunday. 1000 -12 noon & 1330-1530.  
• 30 mins - Repertoire pooling. Recap on ‘favourite steps’, taught interactively among the class
• Stepping a specific tune
• Groove - Understanding vs. Feeling Rhythm, including stepping some written rhythmic patterns
• Optional (untaught) swap session, Sat 1600-1700
  

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