Rhythm Dialogues 2012
Rhythm Dialogues is a performance/presentation and class structure that utilizes the American vernacular art form of Jazz/Rhythm Tap Dancing (Hoofin’) to communicate broadly across borders and boundaries. This is done through improvisation and conversation with other musicians and dancers playing instruments that derive from all over the globe. In addition to American jazz cultural influences, we explore rhythmic patterns found in Cuba, West Africa, Brazil, Southern Italy, and parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Interacting between students, artists and instruments highlights the value and possibilities of creative communication.
Students will be asked to participate and interact. Instruments will be defined and their geographical and cultural origins will be discussed.
Rhythm Dialogues: Cheshire Elementary School
These presentations/classes highlight rhythmic dialogues as a method for:
Inspiring peace
Negotiating
Increasing creativity
Honoring cultures and peoples from all over the world
Self-expression
Communication
Connecting to others and self
Identifying behaviors and personality
Increasing understanding between peoples
we will need you to provide:
wood floor/stage
sound system
participants
we will bring:
drums
tap shoes (where applicable)
The primary artists and instruments for 2012 include:
Tap Dance(United States)
Doumbek (North Africa)
Zills (Middle East)
Tamborello (Italy)
American Roots Blues Guitar & Vocals
Ashiko (Nigeria)
Djembe (West Africa)
Bodhran (Ireland)
Congas, cahones, clave (Cuba)
Berimbau (Brazil)
Tambourine (Middle East)
other participating artists may include:
Nana Simopoulos (sitar, bizouki)
Chris Hairston (buckets, drum set)
Brian Bender (trombone, piano, melodica, tuba)
Mike Fahn (trombon
1) as a performance/presentation
2) as a series of classes that focus on instruction with the ideologies we support as stated above
3) a one-time workshop
4) a blend of the above options
[Tap Dance is the primary focus of all classes and workshops.]
Contact Stefanie to discuss what the best choices for your group may be.
Stefanie Weber 413-281-6734
Stefanie AT fertileuniverse DOT com