Description
Learn to dance the shape of melody with a live violinist or guitarist shaping phrases for you. You will practice contour tracing—high/low, long/short, open/closed—to mirror melodic arcs in space. Phrase ladders teach how to breathe through four‑ and eight‑bar sentences without rushing. We’ll contrast legato flow with staccato footwork so textures in music become textures in movement. Guided listening segments sharpen your ear for cadences and resting points. You’ll build a personal lexicon of three movement motifs you can vary melodically. Between sessions, you’ll get stems (melody only, bass only, full mix) to rehearse intention. Feedback focuses on entrances and exits—how to start and land ideas cleanly. A mini‑module covers camera framing for lyrical work and safe floor pathways. Expect to leave with phrasing that looks musical rather than random.
Live duo sessions with musician + stem packs + phrasing worksheets
4 weeks (1 live class/week, 75 minutes + practice lab)
Melodic phrasing, contour‑based movement, textural contrast, clean starts/finishes.
Dancers craving fluid, expressive improvisation guided by live melody.
