Description
Explore harmony‑aware improvisation with a pianist shaping chords, tensions, and releases as you move. We’ll decode basic progressions (I‑V‑vi‑IV, ii‑V‑I) into spatial narratives: expand on tension, resolve by softening. You will practice dynamic swells synced to crescendos and pedal sustains. Contrast tasks teach you to switch color instantly when chords change quality. We add cue signals—hand, head, gaze—so you can duet with the musician in real time. You’ll storyboard a short solo using three harmonic colors and one recurring gesture. Camera‑blocking tips ensure your lines read well on screen without large floorspace. Between classes, loopable piano pads help you rehearse color changes. Feedback focuses on breath timing, release quality, and harmony‑led intention. Leave with a duet that looks composed yet remains fully improvised.
Live piano sessions + loop pads + storyboard template + duet cues coaching
3 weeks (1x 90‑min class/week + optional office hour)
Harmony sensitivity, dynamic control, duet cueing, spatial storytelling, release quality.
Contemporary and improv dancers seeking richer musical conversation with keys.
