Band, Jam Session, Dance

You Are in Week 2 Band, Jam, Session, Dance Courses
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Bluegrass & Old-time Band tutorials & Practice: Start off your morning with some group playing or just some individual practice time under the helpful tutelage of your old-time and bluegrass staff instructors. A great way to get warmed up for a great day of music and a great way to find other players with whom you feel comfortable. Bands will form here! Period 1, DCBU Old-time and Bluegrass Staff

Bluegrass Slow Jam: this late afternoon jam class will focus on playing tunes at reasonable, moderate tempos so that student can hone their playing skills, putting into enjoyable practice things that they have been learning during the day. Various groups will form in this class, depending upon desired tempos. Period 5 DCBU Bluegrass Staff.

Old Time Music Session: A great opportunity to play some old-time tunes until everyone gets 'em right. This late afternoon session is what old-time music is all about. All are welcome. Clogathon will join this session once steps are learned. Period 5, Old-time Staff

Clog-A-Thon: Call it clogging, buck dancing, flat footin' or just dancing! Here is a chance to set free your inner rhythm, express your creativity and dance for the joy of being one with the music. Emphasis will be placed on listening to them music so that the feet are a rhythm instrument just like a drum. This is freestyle clogging without the structure required for choreographed dance. Leather soled shoes will enhance your experience (no taps please). This class will meet in conjunction with the Old-time Band workshop. Period 5, Suzanne & Jim

Evening dances will take place very evening at 10 p.m. after the conclusion of the nightly staff concerts. Callers are Ben Townsend and Slim Harrison. Students and staff will provide the music. A great way to practice!