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Blog #50 Strong Music for Strong Dancing
Music is amazing..
I’ve travelled and played piano in 5 different countries, on grand stages, small halls and dimly lit lounges and do you know what all those experiences had in common? People enjoying the music. Like my grandpa used to say for fun, “Hey! You can play in German!” lol
Music is life.
Music brings joy.
Music exudes and builds emotions.
Music propels movement.
Music can drive and inspire a dancer who’s had a bad day.
Today I want to discuss STRONG music....
#3: March, One Way or Another!
I was considering what topic to blog about and came upon the march.. it’s a music type that everyone uses, but doesn’t always know what it is.
To shed a little light on the topic, there are many kinds! Your standard 4/4 march will be my first mini glance. This march can have 2 different accents to it. One which could be the accent on the 1 (Think Of Star Wars march), OR, alternatively, the accent could be on the + (a favourite of mine for this accent is the song “Do You Hear the People...
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Who is the barre pianist anyway?
Lorel Leal is a top notch ballet accompanist extraordinaire who is dedicated to leaving the studio a happier and more pleasant place than when she went in. By playing “fun” and unusual songs that everyone knows interspersed by classical favourites, Lorel brings a smile to each dancer and teacher’s face as she enters the ballet studio.
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