Dancing With Confidence
DANCING WITH CONFIDENCE
Sessions are on Fridays at 10.30 am to 11.30 am
at the Paddington Hall, 10 Moreton Street, Paddington, 4064 Qld.
Sessions Led By Jody Rollason
Jody has competed and coached students in all three styles in the ballroom field (Modern, Latin & New Vogue) and danced Nationally and Internationally. As a current coach, adjudicator and competitor, Jody has spent the last 20 years focussing on building her studio and reinvigorating the love of Ballroom Dancing to all. Bringing the joy of dance to all ages is what is most important to Jody as she continues to grow the studio and its students alongside her other four dance instructors. Jody has been able to realise her dream, operating her studio out of 3 locations and looking to expand and offer her skills and expertise to more dancers with all skill sets.
On meeting with Jody, she was very excited about the challenge that AAH had given her, to develop confidence in the participants of our Dance Sessions to be able to go to dance venues, enjoy dancing and have fun.
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FIRST DANCE
Box Waltz - Session 1
What a great start it was, and right from the beginning, Jody was on the same wavelength as us in that she started to teach us the Waltz but referred to it as the Box Waltz, as it is a movement in a square. See the bottom two videos.
Then she went about adding a turn to the move. It was simple but easy to remember, and it didn't take long for the participants to feel they could do it.
After the session, we had lunch together, and the consensus was that it was a great session and it was fantastic fun. This is shown by the party noise in the first two videos; our apologies.
Videos will be included weekly so you can practice at home before the next session.
A big thank you to Jody and also all the participants.
FIRST DANCE
Box Waltz - Session 2: Add Ons
In this session, Jody added a Whisk, a Wing and a 1/6th of a Reversed Turn.
This may sound a little difficult, but we all found it easy to learn. The important point to remember here is that one can be very creative together, and you can do whatever you want to do and include the add-ons or not.
In very confined spaces like the many dance floors at various venues around Brisbane, you could just do the box waltz and include a slight turn as you move around the dance floor. Then where space allows you to include the underarm turn that we learned in the first session.
But overall everyone thought it was great fun and we went for coffee afterwards to celebrate our achievement.
New Addition as the 22nd August
SECOND DANCE
The Jive
We only just made a start on the Jive as we were still refreshing ourselves with the Waltz. But it was thought that this would be a good inclusion as we may be dancing at the AGM on the 21st of August at the Bardon Bowls Club and it would be for sure that we will be wanting to do the Jive.
This is just the basic step for both the male and female. Next week will be about adding more moves to this dance.
So practice this now and I hope to see you up on the dance floor on Monday night.
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More Additions To The Jive
Video added 30th August from dance session 28th August.
THIRD DANCE
The Cha Cha Cha
Now, onto something with a little Latin flavour. Originally from Cuba and developed in the 1950s. The name of the dance is derived from the shuffling sound of the dancer's feet when they dance two consecutive quick steps.
Great fun, so why not come along and try?
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FOURTH DANCE
The Tango
Tango is a partner and social dance that originated in the 1880s along the Río de la Plata, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay. The tango was born in the impoverished port areas of these countries from a combination of Argentine Milonga, Spanish-Cuban Habanera, and Uruguayan Candombe celebrations.
It's great fun, but getting into the rhythm is a little more challenging.
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These videos below include the extra steps that were included on Friday 24th May 2024
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The Samba
Samba is a lively dance of Afro-Brazilian origin in 2/4 time danced to samba music. The term "baby" originally referred to several Latin duet dances originating in the Congo and Angola. Wikipedia
With its 2/4 rhythm, Brazilian Samba arose from a mixture of African and European influences in the 1500s. It is one of the most popular dances in the world from South America. The dance has evolved to become a cultural identity for Brazilians. Tracing its influence from native Angolan and Congo genres, the modern dance is a testament to different cultures.
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The Gypsy Tap
Any Aussie dance from the late 1920s to the mid-1950s had to have a Gypsy Tap — it was an essential feature of the program. It is the only well-known couple dance of the period written in Australia. It was devised by a Sydney dance instructor, Professor Bollett, in the 1920s.
It's great fun, as we found out this week.
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The Evening Three Step
The Evening Three Step Dance is a fun and energetic dance that allows partners to connect and move together in a smooth and flowing manner. It is easy to learn and can be danced to a variety of different types of music, making it versatile and enjoyable for dancers of all levels. The dance is also a great way to socialize and meet new people, making it a popular choice for social events and gatherings. Additionally, the Evening Three Step Dance is a great form of exercise that can help improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular health.
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The Salsa
The origins are not very precise. Salsa was believed to be born between the end of 19° century and the beginning of the 20th century in Cuba. But, the accurate roots can be found decades earlier in the island's musical history and tradition. During the '60s, salsa reached success in New York and became the modern salsa we know.
Salsa has its origin in Cuba, thanks to the island's musical richness. In fact, in salsa, we can find diverse influences and variations. But, it is in New York, precisely in the Hispanic community, where this music and this dance reached success; it was, in fact, combined with the Puerto Rican style and the modern salsa developed.
It's great fun, as we found out this week.
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