Seeking Dance Instructors, Performers, and Bands

Erika Harris · Post by **Erika Harris** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:26 pm

The dancers at Camp Bebop are building a dance floor (not carpet)! Our focus is on providing opportunities for social dancing and dance/movement-related learning.

So far we have instructors for swing, bellydancing, and contact-improv. Interested in teaching one or more afternoons?

We're also planning a dance performance for late Friday afternoon. Please let us know if you're interested in performing. Non-dance pieces less than 5 minutes long are also welcome.

Of course, the best dancing happens with live music! Any bands out there who like to play with dancers? We'd especially love to hear some salsa, swing, tango, and bellydancing music.

More to come!

cowgirl · Post by **cowgirl** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:17 am

Hey there,

I'd love to teach people to samba.... an informal class maybe? If you know anyone who can play a live beat for me that would be great!

Withtomorrow · Post by **Withtomorrow** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:23 am

Hey Erika,
I can teach West African and Hatian dance. I just need some Haitian and Djembe drummers to enhance the energy. I also want to form a dance circle for the night of the full moon. Please keep me posted.

Thanks-Jenn

ntulsian · Post by **ntulsian** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:49 pm

A beginners' salsa class would be manageable.

I'm not a professional teacher, but have taken a lot of classes and have helped some friends learn.

Neo/Neeraj

Withtomorrow · Post by **Withtomorrow** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 3:58 pm

I think that would be great! You should give it a shot. If you are interested send Erika an e-mail, she is the class-performance organzier. [email protected].

jenn

Release Me · Post by **Release Me** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 12:45 pm

I've always wanted to salsa...Is that the same as samba? Anyway sign me up for salsa.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 1:18 pm

I've always wanted to salsa...Is that the same as samba?

As I undertsnad it salsa is 'steamier' in the suggestiveness of the moves.

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:23 pm

samba is a step
salsa is a style

some salsa is samba
not all samba is salsa

Withtomorrow · Post by **Withtomorrow** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 12:14 pm

Hi All,
I am teaching African and Haitian Movements and need drummers in the worse way. If you would like to Drum for this class please e-mail me I would greatly appreciate it, also I think the samba teacher is seeking drummers too. Thanks!

[email protected]

Withtomorrow · Post by **Withtomorrow** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 12:19 pm

Hi Erika,
Still seeking drummers for my African/Haitian Movement class I've been posting messages but no luck yet. If possible can you send me the class sched again. Thank I appreciate it!

[email protected]

cowgirl · Post by **cowgirl** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 9:07 pm

"samba is a step
salsa is a style "

I invite you to take my classes.... I'll teach you all about Samba... this is not a partner dance and goes WAY BEYOND a 'step'..

Be prepared to shake it!

STSC · Post by **STSC** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:26 am

What sort of Swing dancing will be taught? East Coast, Lindy or.....?

Luap · Post by **Luap** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:41 am

Hi,

I play salsa, jazz, rock, and as it happens, Egyptian music on keys and with other players. Here's a sample of the Egyptian stuff:

http://www.musicandlight-unlimited.com/hotepcali.htm

Let me know what you're up to; I'm in San Jose and can practice with Bay Area people before the burn.

Luap

carpetface · Post by **carpetface** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:48 am

howdy! CARPETFACE here -London hiphop/funk/reggae producer/singer/MC/beatboxer - i'll be at the festival until 2nd september and would be happy to do a live set -not salsa but very danceable indeed......y'all can check my site www.newbias.com if ya like to see what i'm all about
peace!!!

jazzcakes · Post by **jazzcakes** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:46 am

Hey Folks -

I'm a trombone player looking for a good rhythm section.
I'd be happy to play for an event or two... hit me up in the pancake camp.

If you can find enough folks for a big band, and can give me a few days notice, I can probably bring decent dance band charts. ;)

(Bigband on the playa -- how kick ass would that be?)

-JazzCakes

CaptainCarrie · Post by **CaptainCarrie** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:55 am

Wow, this is such a great idea! I teach tap dancing and have often thought it would be fun to give lessons on the playa. Too bad I'm having an abreviated burn this year (Friday - Monday) - but if you want to learn how to tap on, say, Sunday afternoon, let me know!

Captain Carrie

Sezamus · Post by **Sezamus** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:26 pm

I have danced tango (Argentine) for over a year and can teach some basics. If anyone is interested in dancing tango or helping me teach (any leaders?) I would gladly do it. It's a beautiful dance and dancing it is "heaven"ly!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:32 pm

I have studied African Dance from Ghana for the past 3 years and have started to study Break dancing. I would love to share my love of dance with others....

Seeking Dance Instructors, Performers, and Bands

Seeking Dance Instructors, Performers, and Bands

Samba!

Can Teach

salsa ?

teaching

African Movements

dance classes

Samba is NOT Salsa!

re: music for dance

Trombone

tango

How about some African Dance?