Topic: Familiar Footwork, Rich Rhythms: Tap For Lindy Hoppers
Course Description: Let's build our rhythmic creativity and then express it with our feet! We will explore musicality and agility with classic tap rudiments, rhythm games, music/dance history, and a short combo. There will be options for everyone from total beginner to high intermediate in this mixed level class. Whether you consider yourself a slow or fast learner, with some, little, or zero tap experience, everyone will walk away with more rhythmic confidence and something challenging to work on. Tap shoes are welcome if you got ‘em, but hard bottom shoes are just fine.
Prerequisites: This is an all-levels class.
Instructor: Lauren Reed (Chicago, IL) graduated from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance. Aside from performing and choreographing, she has taught various styles in dance studios, schools, and after school programs for over 10 years. Lauren is an enthusiastic educator who values imagination, presence, and play; she believes that dance is a thrilling way for children and adults alike to become more fully human. Lauren continues to tune her teaching values with ongoing training; she holds certifications in IMAGE TECH for Dancers™, Spiral Body Techniques™, and Danscend mental health for dancers. Lauren is a professional grant writer and arts administrator, and has been running a youth development program called Teen Leaders Club since 2013.
Band: Emma Taylor Quartet
Evening *Location: Courtyard Illini Union
7-8pm Drop-in lesson - NO experience or partner needed!
8-10:30pm Live Band - Swing Social Dance
MONTHLY Courtyard Caper Dates and Class Themes:
May 03 - Workshop Theme: Familiar Footwork, Rich Rhythms: Tap For Lindy Hoppers
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
1-4pm mini-workshop *Location: TBD Urbana, IL
Evening *Location: Courtyard Illini Union
7-8pm Drop-in lesson - NO experience or partner needed!
8-10:30pm Live Band - Swing Social Dance
TICKETS
- General Ticket: $20 (includes workshop + Live band dance)
- Evening Only Ticket (General): $10 (includes drop-in lesson + Live band dance)
UIUC Current Student Ticket
Workshop Classes: $15
Evening Dance: No Cost - UIUC Students may attend live band dance at no cost due to SORF support (bring ID)
Registration: Opening soon.
Evening Band Dance: SORF Supported