Open Class, 10/11/24 - Luigi Jazz with Lorie House
You've probably heard of it, in the context of "dance history," but the Luigi technique lives on! The Luigi classical jazz technique has been called "fluid and graceful to watch and a joy to dance." The exercises were created by stage and film dancer Eugene Faccuito (Luigi) in order to help himself recover from injuries and a severe partial paralysis he suffered in a car accident. The technique combines elements of ballet, modern and jazz in a series of exercises that develop control, precision and grace. But perhaps the strongest legacy Luigi left was his connection to musicality. This drew dancers such as Twyla Tharp, Ben Vereen, Maria Calegari (NYCB), and Loretta Abbott (Ailey), as well as singers and actors, who all made their way to Luigi's classes over the years. In this Open Class, we'll learn the basic elements of the technique by breaking down some of the key exercises, while keeping the flow of class going. Time permitting, we'll go across the floor with some fancy foot & body work for coordination. Either way we'll finish off with a jazz combination to great music.
Barefoot is great for the warm-up, but you might want to consider flat jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or even socks that are not too slippery, for the combination. Character shoes are appropriate for the combo if you already have experience with them.
Class will be held at Peace Love Space, 10410 Comanche Rd. NE.
You've probably heard of it, in the context of "dance history," but the Luigi technique lives on! The Luigi classical jazz technique has been called "fluid and graceful to watch and a joy to dance." The exercises were created by stage and film dancer Eugene Faccuito (Luigi) in order to help himself recover from injuries and a severe partial paralysis he suffered in a car accident. The technique combines elements of ballet, modern and jazz in a series of exercises that develop control, precision and grace. But perhaps the strongest legacy Luigi left was his connection to musicality. This drew dancers such as Twyla Tharp, Ben Vereen, Maria Calegari (NYCB), and Loretta Abbott (Ailey), as well as singers and actors, who all made their way to Luigi's classes over the years. In this Open Class, we'll learn the basic elements of the technique by breaking down some of the key exercises, while keeping the flow of class going. Time permitting, we'll go across the floor with some fancy foot & body work for coordination. Either way we'll finish off with a jazz combination to great music.
Barefoot is great for the warm-up, but you might want to consider flat jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or even socks that are not too slippery, for the combination. Character shoes are appropriate for the combo if you already have experience with them.
Class will be held at Peace Love Space, 10410 Comanche Rd. NE.
You've probably heard of it, in the context of "dance history," but the Luigi technique lives on! The Luigi classical jazz technique has been called "fluid and graceful to watch and a joy to dance." The exercises were created by stage and film dancer Eugene Faccuito (Luigi) in order to help himself recover from injuries and a severe partial paralysis he suffered in a car accident. The technique combines elements of ballet, modern and jazz in a series of exercises that develop control, precision and grace. But perhaps the strongest legacy Luigi left was his connection to musicality. This drew dancers such as Twyla Tharp, Ben Vereen, Maria Calegari (NYCB), and Loretta Abbott (Ailey), as well as singers and actors, who all made their way to Luigi's classes over the years. In this Open Class, we'll learn the basic elements of the technique by breaking down some of the key exercises, while keeping the flow of class going. Time permitting, we'll go across the floor with some fancy foot & body work for coordination. Either way we'll finish off with a jazz combination to great music.
Barefoot is great for the warm-up, but you might want to consider flat jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or even socks that are not too slippery, for the combination. Character shoes are appropriate for the combo if you already have experience with them.
Class will be held at Peace Love Space, 10410 Comanche Rd. NE.