Description

Musicality Workshop with musician Malcolm Earle-Smith & Swing dancer Simon Selmon

Next Date TBC 10.30am-1.30pm

📍 Studio 1, City Sport, 124 Goswell Rd, EC1V 7DP

Move with the music — not just to it.

Learn to listen, interpret, and dance more musically using Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop.

What You’ll Learn

✨ How Jazz music & dance evolved together

✨ What makes music “Swing” & how it affects your movement

✨ Phrasing, rhythm, energy & musical expression

✨ Call & response, accents, breaks, improvisation

✨ How to connect with the music—and the musicians

Your Teachers

Malcolm Earle-Smith, senior lecturer in Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, trombonist & singer in many of London's popular Swing dance bands.

Simon Selmon – International Swing dancer & teacher.

Together, they’ll bring expert guidance, live music, and fresh insights.

They have put together a unique workshop that offers invaluable insights and techniques that you won't find in regular classes.

What to Expect

✨ Musicality exercises with Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop

✨ Scatting, rhythm drills & improvisation

✨ Dance to recorded & live music

✨ Group work + individual feedback

To get the most out of this class, we recommend it for intermediate dancers and above (fast beginners with some experience are welcome).

Limited numbers. Pre-bookings.

For info on other events, online & live classes see our website: www.swingdanceuk.com

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