In this workshop, dancers will:
-Listen to identify the changes in energy within a musical piece.
-Identify by name the various sections in a musical piece.
-Talk about instrumentation:The role of each section or instrument
-Learn some basic vocabulary: montuno, guajeo, tumbao, ritmo, swing, groove, clave, melodía, harmony, syncopation, pulse
-50/50 concept = listening to music/partner connection
-Question and answer section.
-Demonstration with percussion.
Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez is a world class percussionist and has played with luminaries of our music such as Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito and Johnny Pacheco just to name a few. He’s founder of Tipica 73, the Mambo Legends Orchestra and currently leads his band “Johnny Rodriguez and his Dream Team” in New York City.
This workshop is part 2 of Johnny G’s birthday celebration and fundraiser for Zumix.