Welcome to the 4th annual Rhythm, Body and Soul Festival We are delighted to have such a talented and diverse faculty with us this year More classes, more events, more TAP LOVE Shuffle through the schedule and select your rhythmic journey If you have any questions about level placement, feel free to contact me: tasha@tashalawson.com. You are also welcome to mix and match levels. Please note that all courses are cumulative, and the full course must be enrolled in. To Register: Goto the registration page. Fill out required fields. Select your package or number of classes / courses desired. Select the events you would like to attend. Scroll down and check off your specific class selections. Class sizes are limited. No refunds are issued without a Doctor s note. A big thank you to the Board of Directors who have helped make this event possible and to the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble s who have ignited our community with Rhythmic Love Back by popular demand is the RBS Faculty Concert - Thursday, February 12 @ the Wright Theatre. In addition we are hosting our first Valentines Gala - Rhythm Heart and Soul - Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 Get to know the artists up close and personal The Gala will include dinner, live jazz quartet, silent auction, photo booth, balloon raffle, performances by the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble s and festival participants, and a few more surprises. An Over the Top evening that you won t want to miss. Bring your special Valentine and wear your Sunday Best Location: Polish Canadian Cultural Centre; 3015 15 St NE, Calgary AB T2E 7L8 LEVEL 1 2 to 5 years exp. 5 to 8 years exp. LEVEL 3 8 plus years exp. ADULT with experience High Beginner/Intermediate High Intermediate/Advanced Advanced Intermediate ( YYC Dancers / Division 1) ( Division 1 Ensemble) ( Division 2 Ensemble ) ( Adult Ensemble )
Friday, Feb.13 LEVEL 1 2-5 years experience () 5-8 years experience () LEVEL 3 8 or more years exp. () ADULTS with experience 9:45-11:00 Kyrsten Blair Be Love YOGA with Kyrsten Blair Be Love YOGA with Kyrsten Blair Be Love YOGA with Kyrsten Blair Be Love YOGA with 11:00-12:30 Foundation work Rocky Mendes - Day 1 of 3 day Course Jimmy Day 1 of Course Imagine 12:30-2:00 Break & Video footage Danny Nielsen Refining the Basics A capella Technique & Clarity 2:00-3:30 Danny Nielsen Time Steps Break & Video footage Break & Video footage Break & Video footage 3:30-5:00 Travis Knights Day 1 of 2 Breaking the Sound Barrier Day 1 of 3 day Course Leon Collins # 3 Day 1 of 3 day Course Leon Collins # 3 Day 1 of 3 day Course Moving through Time 5:00-6:30 Solid Swingin Travis Knights Performance Skills Teachers Class Speed and Clarity 6:30-8:00 Live Music Class /w Tasha Lawson and Rocky Mendes Piano- Chris Andrew, Bass- Rubim DeToledo, Percussion- Raul Tabera, Saxophone- Gerry Hebert 8:00-9:30 Tap Jam with Live Jazz Quartet
Saturday, Feb.14 LEVEL 1 2-5 years experience () 5-8 years experience () LEVEL 3 8 or more years exp. () ADULTS with experience 10:00-11:30 Travis Knights Focus and Intention Day 2 of Course Leon Collins # 3 Day 2 of Course Moving through Time 11:30-1:00 Travis Knights Day 2 of 2 Breaking the Sound Barrier Rocky Mendes Day 2 Of Course Jimmy Day 2 of Course Imagine 1:00-2:30 Rocky Mendes Timing and Musicality Break & Video footage Break & Video footage Danny Nielsen In the Pocket 2:30-4:00 Break & Video footage Clarity Rhythm in Motion Musicality & Style Teachers Class 4:00-5:30 Your Own Adventure Danny Nielsen Insights to Improvisation Next Step Advanced Plus Danny Nielsen Insights to Improvisation 6:00-7:00 VIP SPONSOR RECEPTION with RBS FACULTY( Invite only) 7:00-10:00 Valentines Gala and Showcase
Sunday, Feb.15 LEVEL 1 2-5 years experience () 5-8 years experience () LEVEL 3 8 or more years exp. () ADULTS with experience 10:00-11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION Continental breakfast and discussion with RBS Faculty @ DJD 11:00-12:30 Rocky Mendes Day 3 Of Course Jimmy 12:30-2:00 Travis Knights Making Music Day 3 Of Course Imagine Danny Nielsen Swingin Hard Travis Knights Breaking the Sound Barrier Pocket Steps 2:00-3:30 Slydes Break & Video footage Break & Video footage Break & Video footage 3:30-5:00 Break & Video footage Slydes 5:00-6:30 Danny Nielsen Back to Basics Say what you Mean Intention & Clarity Day 3 of Course Leon Collins # 3 Rocky Mendes The Influence of Be-Bop Musicians Day 3 of Course Moving through Time 6:30-8:00 Improvisation Improvisation Improvisation 8:00-9:30 Film Showing hosted by Improvisation
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LEVEL1 () 2 DAY COURSE TRAVIS KNIGHTS - BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER Moving through Space, keeping time Friday 3:30-5:00 Saturday 11:30-1:00 3 DAY COURSE /3 () 3 DAY COURSE INSPIRATIONS OF JIMMY - ROCKY MENDES Creating Sound through Movement (From A-Capella to A-Charlie Parker Be-Bop Tune) Friday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 11:30-1:00 Sunday 11:00-12:30 LEON COLLINS # 3 - DIANNE WALKER Growing a solid foundation - Historical Repertoire (assisted by ) Friday 3:30-5:00 Saturday 10:00-11:30 Sunday 3:30-5:00 LEVEL3 () 3 DAY COURSE IMAGINE - DERICK GRANT The D. Grant Experience Friday 11:00-12:30 Saturday 11:30-1:00 Sunday 11:00-12:30 ADULT MOVING THROUGH TIME - BARBARA PHILLIPS A focus on internal rhythmic awareness, and shifting that awareness to the external physical movement. Friday 3:30-5:00 Saturday 10:00-11:30 Sunday 3:30-5:00
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS TEACHERS ADULT/INT DIANNE WALKER - Solid Swingin /w Rocky Friday 5:00-6:30 DIANNE WALKER - Teacher s Course / w Rocky Saturday 2:30-4:00 DIANNE WALKER - Pocket Steps /w Rocky Sunday 12:30-2:00 ADULT/INT DERICK GRANT - Technique Friday 12:30-2:00 DERICK GRANT - Clarity Saturday 2:30-4:00. PLUS DERICK GRANT - Next Step Saturday 4:00-5:30 DERICK GRANT - Slydes Sunday 3:30-5:00 OPEN ROCKY MENDES - Live Music Class with Tasha and Band Friday 6:30-8:00 ROCKY MENDES - Timing and Musicality Saturday 1:00-2:30 ROCKY MENDES - The Influence of Be-Bop Musicians Sunday 5:00-6:30
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BARBARA PHILLIPS - Foundation work that get s you moving Friday 11:00-12:30 BARBARA PHILLIPS - Rhythm in Motion: Musicality and Style Saturday 2:30-4:00 BARBARA PHILLIPS - Say what you Mean: Intention and clarity Sunday 5:00-6:30 ADULT/INT OPEN DANNY NIELSEN - Refining the Basics Friday 12:30-2:00 DANNY NIELSEN - Time Steps Friday 2:00-3:30 DANNY NIELSEN - In The Pocket Saturday 1:00-2:30 DANNY NIELSEN - Insights to Improvisation Saturday 4:00-5:30 DANNY NIELSEN - Swingin Hard Sunday 12:30-2:00 DANNY NIELSEN - Back to Basics Sunday 5:00-6:30
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ADULT/INT TRAVIS KNIGHTS - Performance Skills: Find your unique voice Friday 5:00-6:30 TRAVIS KNIGHTS - Focus and Intention: Tools to prepare yourself for performance Saturday 10:00-11:30 TRAVIS KNIGHTS - The Full Bodied approach to rhythm and movement Sunday 11:00-12:30 TRAVIS KNIGHTS - Making Music: improve your musicality Sunday 12:30-2:00 TEACHERS OPEN JESSIE SAWYERS -A capella Routine: a groovy, melodic piece Friday 12:30-2:00 JESSIE SAWYERS - Athletic Tap Training: Speed and Clarity Drills Friday 5:00-6:30 JESSIE SAWYERS - Choose Your Own Adventure: Come to class with requests Saturday 4:00-5:30 JESSIE SAWYERS - Slydes: reduce fear, learn proper technique and safety tips Sunday 2:00-3:30 JESSIE SAWYERS - Improvisation: reducing fears, phrasing and variety Sunday 6:30-8:00