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Develop Musical Awareness for Students
Why Is it Important that Students Have Musical Awareness?
Communication.
As students progress in their study or as they move toward teaching or
choreography the ability to talk about and interpret music and its
relationship to dance with clarity will be an asset. Consider the
following scenario, for instance:“Something in three,” the ballet teacher says, and the poor accompanist can’t satisfy the request until the teacher finally yells, “No, no, no! Something in THREE! One, two, three, eee; One, two, three, eee.” — from an article by Monica Dale.Developing musical artistry (or musicality) in dance requires some understanding of or at least hands on experience with musical form, rhythmical structure, and the other ingredients of music. What is musical artistry? My definition: The ability to connect with accompanying music, interpret it, phrase and add dynamics to movement in relationship to the music (or even in the absence of music) in a way that is unique or interesting.
Staying together. At a more base level it is simply easier to keep students moving together and on the beat if there is a shared comprehension of music.
Image by Emily Lo
Bridging the gap
Do your students have a basic understanding of musical concepts?
As music and arts programs in public schools have faced cutbacks, I’ve
found myself needing to diligently cover meter, tempos, and rhythms in
my dance classes to make up for what schools are lacking in this area.
While dance teachers cannot fully
nourish this musical malnutrition, there are fortunately many inventive
ways that they can lay a foundation for musicality and a competency in
musical theory within their classes. The suggestions (or perhaps more
accurately, principles) below are by no means a complete guide to
accomplishing the task but hopefully they’ll prime the pump of your own
creativity. I’d love to hear about additional strategies or ideas that
you have in the comments below and I know others would too!
Explore Tempos and Rhythm in your Curriculum
Most classes for younger children
incorporate music-related activities through the use of props,
instruments, songs or rhymes. Rarely, however, do teachers of students
older than 5 or 6 years make exploration of tempo or rhythm part of each
dance lesson. It can’t be assumed that older children have “naturally”
developed a sense or understanding of these concepts. Continue musical
exploration beyond the early years.
Break Patterns
Whenever
possible, seek out music with varying meter or with time signatures
other than 4/4. This can be particularly challenging in classes that
make use of popular music. Experiment with music from other cultures and
push yourself to try something new or that goes beyond your own
choreographic or musical preferences. Include your students in the
process, urging them to be on the lookout for music with unusual meter
and to bring in their best finds for use in class.
Sometimes even older students have
trouble finding the beat. It never hurts to revisit such basic concepts
as moving on the beat, finding the downbeat, counting the music, or
locating phrases within the music. Try having students improvise –
moving on each clap, drumbeat, or beat of the music. Then have them try
moving on each downbeat, or every 3 or 4 or 5, etc. beats. Create
rhythms and patterns like this example (in 3/4 time) move, hold, hold || moo-oo-ove || hold, hold, move! || hold, hold, move!
Music Theory through Dance
There are many creative ways you might
incorporate concepts like note value and rhythm in your classes. Try
visual aids as simple as halved, quartered, and further divisions of
paper. Allow students to explore what it feels like to suspend movement
throughout a whole note or dance a rhythmic pattern. Allow them to
create and dance their own patterns. Or, help students to recognize the
musical structure of phrases or movements which they already know.
Explore the uneven quality of a skip for instance – Clap the rhythm. How
many fit within a given measure? What would a skip look like if written
in musical notation? And, what about chaîné turns? A triplet or waltz
turn? A time step?
Music educators know that movement is a
great tool in teaching music theory. Dance educators can learn and
expand their curriculum with just a bit of what these musicians put into
practice in their classrooms… if given the opportunity.
15 Truths about being a Dancer
1. Dance is hard. – No dancer ever became successful riding on
their natural born talents only. Dancers are artists and athletes. The
world of dance today is akin to an extreme sport. Natural ability and
talent will only get us so far. Dancers must work hard and persevere.
Dancers give years of their lives plus their sweat, tears and sometimes
blood to have the honor and pleasure of performing on stage.
2. You won’t always get what you want. – We don’t always get the role we wanted, go on pointe when we want, get the job we want, hear the compliments we want, make the money we want, see companies run the way we want, etc, etc. This teaches us humility and respect for the process, the art form and the masters we have chosen to teach us. The faster we accept this, the faster we can get on with being brilliant. We’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but we can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work.
3. There’s a lot you don’t know. – There is always more a dancer can learn. Even our least favorite teachers, choreographers and directors can teach us something. The minute we think we know it all, we stop being a valuable asset.
4. There may not be a tomorrow. – A dancer never knows when their dance career will suddenly vanish: a company folds, career ending injury, car accident, death…Dance every day as if it is the final performance. Don’t save the joy of dance for the stage. Infuse even your routine classroom exercises with passion!
5. There’s a lot you can’t control. – You can’t control who hires you, who fires you, who likes your work, who doesn’t, the politics of being in a company. Don’t waste your talent and energy worrying about things you can’t control. Focus on honing your craft, being the best dancer you can be. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude.
6. Information is not true knowledge. – Knowledge comes from experience. You can discuss a task a hundred times, go to 1000 classes, but unless we get out there and perform we will only have a philosophical understanding of dance. Find opportunities to get on stage. You must experience performance firsthand to call yourself a professional dancer.
7. If you want to be successful, prove you are valuable. – The fastest way out of a job is to prove to your employer they don’t need you. Instead, be indispensable. Show up early, know your material, be prepared, keep your opinions to yourself unless they are solicited and above all be willing to work hard.
8. Someone else will always have more than you/be better than you. – Whether it’s jobs or money or roles or trophies, it does not matter. Rather than get caught up in the drama about what others are doing around you, focus on the things you are good at, the things you need to work on and the things that make you happiest as a dancer.
9. You can’t change the past. – Everyone has a past. Everyone has made mistakes, and everyone has glorious moments they want to savor. “Would you keep a chive in your tooth just because you enjoyed last night’s potato?” Boston Common TV Series. Dance is an art form that forces us to concentrate on the present. To be a master at dance we have be in the moment; the minute the mind wanders, injuries happen. If they do, see #12.
10. The only person who can make you happy is you. – Dancing in and of itself cannot make us happy. The root of our happiness comes from our relationship with ourselves, not from how much money we make, what part we were given, what company we dance for, or how many competitions we won. Sure these things can have effects on our mood, but in the long run it’s who we are on the inside that makes us happy.
11. There will always be people who don’t like you. – Dancers are on public display when they perform and especially in this internet world, critics abound. You can’t be everything to everyone. No matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks differently. So concentrate on doing what you know in your heart is right. What others think and say about you isn’t all that important. What is important is how you feel about yourself.
12.Sometimes you will fail. – Sometimes, despite our best efforts, following the best advice, being in the right place at the right time, we still fail. Failure is a part of life. Failure can be the catalyst to some of our greatest growth and learning experiences. If we never failed, we would never value our successes. Be willing to fail. When it happens to you (because it will happen to you), embrace the lesson that comes with the failure.
13. Sometimes you will have to work for free. – Every professional dancer has at one time or another had to work without pay. If you are asked to work for free, be sure that you are really ok with it. There are many good reasons to work for free, and there are just as many reasons not to work for free. Ask yourself if the cause is worthy, if the experience is worth it, if it will bring you joy. Go into the situation fully aware of the financial agreement and don’t expect a hand out later.
14. Repetition is good. Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is insane. – If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. If you keep doing the bare minimum of required classes, don’t complain to your teacher when you don’t move up to the next level. If you only give the bare minimum in your company, be happy staying in the corps. If you want to grow beyond your comfort zone, you must push yourself beyond your self-imposed limitations.
15. You will never feel 100% ready. – Nobody ever feels 100%
ready when an opportunity arises. Dancers have to be willing to take
risks. From letting go of the ballet barre to balance, to moving around
the world to dance with a new company, from trusting a new partner to
trying a new form of dance, dancers must have a flexible mind and
attitude as well as body. The greatest opportunities in life force us to
grow beyond our comfort zones, which means you won’t feel totally
comfortable or ready for it.
2. You won’t always get what you want. – We don’t always get the role we wanted, go on pointe when we want, get the job we want, hear the compliments we want, make the money we want, see companies run the way we want, etc, etc. This teaches us humility and respect for the process, the art form and the masters we have chosen to teach us. The faster we accept this, the faster we can get on with being brilliant. We’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but we can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work.
3. There’s a lot you don’t know. – There is always more a dancer can learn. Even our least favorite teachers, choreographers and directors can teach us something. The minute we think we know it all, we stop being a valuable asset.
4. There may not be a tomorrow. – A dancer never knows when their dance career will suddenly vanish: a company folds, career ending injury, car accident, death…Dance every day as if it is the final performance. Don’t save the joy of dance for the stage. Infuse even your routine classroom exercises with passion!
5. There’s a lot you can’t control. – You can’t control who hires you, who fires you, who likes your work, who doesn’t, the politics of being in a company. Don’t waste your talent and energy worrying about things you can’t control. Focus on honing your craft, being the best dancer you can be. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude.
6. Information is not true knowledge. – Knowledge comes from experience. You can discuss a task a hundred times, go to 1000 classes, but unless we get out there and perform we will only have a philosophical understanding of dance. Find opportunities to get on stage. You must experience performance firsthand to call yourself a professional dancer.
7. If you want to be successful, prove you are valuable. – The fastest way out of a job is to prove to your employer they don’t need you. Instead, be indispensable. Show up early, know your material, be prepared, keep your opinions to yourself unless they are solicited and above all be willing to work hard.
8. Someone else will always have more than you/be better than you. – Whether it’s jobs or money or roles or trophies, it does not matter. Rather than get caught up in the drama about what others are doing around you, focus on the things you are good at, the things you need to work on and the things that make you happiest as a dancer.
9. You can’t change the past. – Everyone has a past. Everyone has made mistakes, and everyone has glorious moments they want to savor. “Would you keep a chive in your tooth just because you enjoyed last night’s potato?” Boston Common TV Series. Dance is an art form that forces us to concentrate on the present. To be a master at dance we have be in the moment; the minute the mind wanders, injuries happen. If they do, see #12.
10. The only person who can make you happy is you. – Dancing in and of itself cannot make us happy. The root of our happiness comes from our relationship with ourselves, not from how much money we make, what part we were given, what company we dance for, or how many competitions we won. Sure these things can have effects on our mood, but in the long run it’s who we are on the inside that makes us happy.
11. There will always be people who don’t like you. – Dancers are on public display when they perform and especially in this internet world, critics abound. You can’t be everything to everyone. No matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks differently. So concentrate on doing what you know in your heart is right. What others think and say about you isn’t all that important. What is important is how you feel about yourself.
12.Sometimes you will fail. – Sometimes, despite our best efforts, following the best advice, being in the right place at the right time, we still fail. Failure is a part of life. Failure can be the catalyst to some of our greatest growth and learning experiences. If we never failed, we would never value our successes. Be willing to fail. When it happens to you (because it will happen to you), embrace the lesson that comes with the failure.
13. Sometimes you will have to work for free. – Every professional dancer has at one time or another had to work without pay. If you are asked to work for free, be sure that you are really ok with it. There are many good reasons to work for free, and there are just as many reasons not to work for free. Ask yourself if the cause is worthy, if the experience is worth it, if it will bring you joy. Go into the situation fully aware of the financial agreement and don’t expect a hand out later.
14. Repetition is good. Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is insane. – If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. If you keep doing the bare minimum of required classes, don’t complain to your teacher when you don’t move up to the next level. If you only give the bare minimum in your company, be happy staying in the corps. If you want to grow beyond your comfort zone, you must push yourself beyond your self-imposed limitations.
Photo
by Peter Perazio. Taken when Sylvie Guillem was promoted to Paris Opera
Ballet étoile status and is inspired by Béjart’s choréography “la
Luna”. It has appeared in a cut version on the cover of the popular
general audience French magazine, ‘Le Nouvel Observateur.’
Thursday, February 7, 2013
51% OFF Class Card Deals
Hey Guys...
Purchase any 5 or 10 class card from Nuevolution Dance Studio and receive a 51% OFF Discount.
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51% OFF Class Card Deal
Purchase any 5 or 10 class card from Nuevolution Dance Studio and receive a 51% OFF Discount.
Check out the link below via Living Social for more details.
Take advantage of this Great Deal...
51% OFF Class Card Deal
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Best Staff and Students EVER!!!!
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By far the best people that could ever work at Nuevolution Dance Studio
Monday, January 28, 2013
Upcoming Events and Reminders Newsletter
Alot of great things will be happening here at Nuevolution Dance Studio. Click the following link to see all the amazing things that will be happening here at the studio...
Nuevolution Dance Upcoming Events Newsletter
Nuevolution Dance Upcoming Events Newsletter
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Argentine Tango Progressive Workshop
Our Argentine Tango class will now become a progressive workshop.
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Argentine Tango Newsletter
Friday, May 4, 2012
GREAT NEWS!!!
Nuevolution Dance Studio will now have a full-fledged NY Style On2 Mambo Dance Program
We are proud to have on our staff one of NYC's baddest Mambo Dancers.
Introducing Ms. Laura Lorenzo
CHECK OUT THE NUEVOLUTION DANCE STUDIO WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO
Laura has been dancing since the age of 5. Her training began with a
local dance academy in New Jersey which included Ballet, Flamenco &
Jazz and which she completed in 8 years. Throughout grammar school and
high school she competed as a cheerleader as part of a nationally
recognized championship team where she continued learning the importance
of hard work, dedication, showmanship and being a team player.
In
the mid-90’s Laura ran into a high school athlete- turned-dancer at the
infamous Copacabana that introduced her to the world of Salsa. Her
first gig was at the First Salsaweb Convention in Washington DC where
her life would change forever. Laura has been a member with Cultural
Explosion, Fuerza Latina, Caribbean Soul & Santo Rico. She has
instructed and performed in NJ, NY, Boston, Los Angeles, Canada, London,
Paris, Italy and Switzerland.
She has volunteered choreography
for David Melendez’ Sweethearts @ Starlite Dance Studio in the Bronx, NY
and The Side Street Kids also of the Bronx, NY. Laura believes that
talent is a God given gift and a form of expression for everyone. She
believes technique and skill can be developed through hard work. We are
so very excited to have Laura as part of our family here at Nuevolution
Dance Studio.
WELCOME LAURA LORENZO TO THE NUEVOLUTION DANCE STUDIO FAMILY!!!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Nuevolution Kids Program
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NuevoFit - The Ultimate Workout
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| Ladies of NuevoFit |
What is NuevoFit?
NuevoFit is a Fitness and Dance Program designed specifically to allow anyone to reach their fitness and dance goals quickly and effectively while having a great time.
Be a part of this amazing dance and fitness program
geared to get your body in shape quickly
geared to get your body in shape quickly
JOIN THIS FITNESS & DANCE PROGAM NOW!!!
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sign Up to our new Nuevolution Newsletter
Hey there Nuevolution Family
We finally have a newsletter
Please subscribe so you all can get the latest news on Nuevolution Dance Studio
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Saturday, January 7, 2012
New Zumba Instructor - Diosiris Sierra Visbal
Nuevolution Dance Studio would like to introduce
Diosiris Sierra Visbal
She will be teaching Zumba at our studio every Saturday at 10AM
You definitely do not want to miss her class
We would like to welcome her to our growing Nuevolution Family
Welcome Aboard "D"
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
7 for $7 January Deal
We are starting the year off with this great beginning of the Year Special
For the Entire month of January,
Get Seven classes for $7
Do not miss the opportunity of a life time
Those whom have been debating on taking dance or fitness classes, here is your chance to start the new year off to a great start at Nuevolution Dance Studio.
NOTE:
Deal does not apply to Yoga
First time free class does not apply
For first time Students ONLY!!!
Limited to 1 purchase per person
Expires at the end of the month of January
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Website Update
Hey Everyone:
We have finally completed our updated website change.
Please go and be the first to take a look at our new dance programs we offer at Nuevolution Dance Studio.
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Friday, November 25, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Nuevolution Open House
The Open House is here
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Nuevolution Dance Studio
8979 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Bring your family to witness all the great dance lessons we provide at Nuevolution Dance Studio
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at our new studio
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Thursday, September 15, 2011
New Members of the Nuevolution Family
We would like to introduce some new members to the Nuevolution family
Danny
Marcela
Emmanuel
Jeremias & Mariela
Nadia
Yolanda aka MamboYoli
We want to welcome them and we are so blessed that they are a part of the Nuevolution Dance Studio Family.
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Nuevolution Dance Studio New Location
Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company has finally opened its own studio in Pembroke Pines.
The new address is as follows:
Nuevolution Dance Studio
8979 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 589-2362
Come and join us Wednesday, August 24th 2011 at 6PM as that is our official first day.
Grand Opening Party details coming soon.
"Innovate your Body and Soul"
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Miami Bound - Here We Come
YES!!!
Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company is finally in Miami.
We will begin having classes on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 and will have class each Thursday following.
Location:
American Legion Post 29
6445 NE 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33138
305-759-0412
We are so looking forward for you guys to come out and support us.
Each Class is $10 Per Person
NOTE:
First time students receive a FREE BASIC CLASS
If you have any questions please call as at the following number:
954-376-9841
Or check out our website:
Monday, January 10, 2011
New Member - D.J. Adrian Fuentes
Everyone I would like to welcome DJ Adrian Fuentes to the Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company family.
He is an amazing DJ and you will definitely be seeing more of him in the future.
Welcome to the Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company Adrian...
He is an amazing DJ and you will definitely be seeing more of him in the future.
Miami Classes
Hey Salseros/Salseras:
We finally are here in Miami teaching beginner level classes from 7:30PM to 8:30PM at the American Legion
We will start on Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Classes will be each Thursday.
For more information please check out our company website:
We finally are here in Miami teaching beginner level classes from 7:30PM to 8:30PM at the American Legion
American Legion
6445 NE 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
We will start on Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Classes will be each Thursday.
For more information please check out our company website:
Looking forward to seeing all you Miamians in two weeks...
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Nuevolution Salsa & Bachata Class Schedules
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Click any of the links and make sure you don't miss the best Salsa and Bachata lessons in Pembroke Pines, Florida with Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company at Lotus Dance Studio
See you all in Class on Tuesday's and Friday's
Click any of the links and make sure you don't miss the best Salsa and Bachata lessons in Pembroke Pines, Florida with Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company at Lotus Dance Studio
See you all in Class on Tuesday's and Friday's
Monday, December 27, 2010
Nuevolution January 2011 Salsa Social
We are kicking off the New Year with yet another Hot Salsa Social with Nuevolution Salsa Dance Company at Lotus Dance Studio on Friday, January 14th, 2011.
Starting off with another hot Bachata workshop hosted by Hector Leon of Island Touch Dance Studio and our very own Dawn Prado of Neuvolution Salsa Dance Company.
This will be between 7:30PM till 9PM
The social starts promptly at 9PM
Spinning the hottest in latin music will be none other than DJ Adrian Fuentes.
Featuring Hot Performances, Jack & Jill Contest, and Complimentary Beer & Wine until supplies end.
$10 for the Social and Bachata Workshop
$7 for the Social only.
Make sure you don't miss this one.
See you all on the dance floor.
Starting off with another hot Bachata workshop hosted by Hector Leon of Island Touch Dance Studio and our very own Dawn Prado of Neuvolution Salsa Dance Company.
This will be between 7:30PM till 9PM
The social starts promptly at 9PM
Spinning the hottest in latin music will be none other than DJ Adrian Fuentes.
Featuring Hot Performances, Jack & Jill Contest, and Complimentary Beer & Wine until supplies end.
$10 for the Social and Bachata Workshop
$7 for the Social only.
Make sure you don't miss this one.
See you all on the dance floor.
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