Saturday, April 10, 10:00 - 11:30 am
$40.00
Register online

Explore Sandy's basic method of constructing rhythmic patterns and choreography for percussive dance from the inside out. We will evaluate and deconstruct musical pieces using a basic vocabulary of sonic movement which will enable us to enhance our skills in timing, phrasing, listening and overall musicality. We will explore questions such as: What makes a tune good for dancing? Where do I start when I hear a tune? How do I communicate with the musicians? What tools do I need to further my rhythmic, physical, and cultural and musical awareness? These skills will be used to create a short choreography.

*This workshop is for all ability levels.

Sandy Silva has been teaching percussive dance for over 20 years. She began studying with master dancers and assimilating her learning through performing, creating and teaching with musicians from multiple musical genres. She draws upon the essence of these music/rhythm dance styles and is able to integrate them into a contemporary style of her own.

Sandy's innovative work with both professional and amateur modern dancers, tap dancers, buck and step dancers, circus artists, schoolchildren, hip hop dancers, vocalists, percussionists and musicians has gained her an international reputation as a truly creative and inspirational teacher. Her work teaches students the essential tools for listening, analyzing and embodying music as a human instrument.

www.sandysilvadance.com

You can register for classes and workshops online with a credit card (just click on the "register online" link) or through the Freight box office in person with cash, check, or credit card. Please note that a service charge applies to all credit card transactions. You can also mail a completed registration form and check for tuition to:

For more information, email: andrea@freightandsalvage.org or call 510-644-2020 ext. 127.

Advance registration is recommended to assure space.