Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique & Performance Workshop
With Instruction & Choreography by Candice Michelle Franklin
Join Cumbe RISE Community Dance Company
A Community Dance Performance Group Open to Dancers of All Levels
How to join? Come join us for Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique & Performance Workshop, a special class and choreography series open to community dancers of all levels culminating into a live concert-staged performance presented by Cumbe with the option to perform at Cumbe socials and locally produced community events. There are no auditions. All classes are on Saturdays at Noon.
Next Workshop Series Begins June 7, 2025
Please note that this class series is part of Cumbe RISE Saturdays at Noon,
a curated class series to train Cumbe RISE Community Dance Company student dance members. This class is also open to all Cumbe dance students.
Class Description: Inspired by the work of Katherine Dunham, dancers will explore Dunham's movement vocabulary often used in Jazz dance, traditional modern Jazz motifs, as well as vernacular jazz movement and experiment with the three to ultimately train and strengthen the body for a concert Jazz dance movement aesthetic. For each meeting, a classic Dunham warm-up will be given followed by lively, Dunham-inspired Jazz progressions. The final 45 minutes of class will be reserved for choreography creation, ultimately building a concert dance piece. Class is open and embraces all levels, yet challenging enough for students who haven't danced for many years in a fun, freeing, and supportive environment.
Perform with Cumbe. All Are Welcome.
Excited to join? Check out our recap video!
Performance Workshop Recap
December 4, 2022
Performed at the Billie Holiday Theatre
Saturday Technique Classes 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique Class 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Creative Choreography Session and Rehearsal
Show at the Billie Holiday Theatre Show Week (Dates To BE Announced) 2 Night Rehearsals Tech Rehearsal & Performance (Same Day)
***Performance opportunities for other community events and Cumbe socials are optional and may require additional rehearsal.
Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique & Performance Workshop
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