In Action

Jam Sessions

Jammin’ with Jourdan
Jourdan videotaped a demo to include in Dancing Hands Activity Packs. She had not played handtaps to music and wanted to try it. She placed herself with Laurie on the other side of the camera and they had an unrehearsed jam session.

When used recreationally, Dancing Hands is stress relieving and fun. You just do it! You can’t do it wrong. As you can see, they were not concerned with perfection. They weren’t always on beat, but they definitely had fun.

Tap dancing with your hands is cross-generational and can be used with a variety of music genre

Workshops

Dancing Hands™ workshops are an avenue for learning and inspiring creativity with the backdrop of rhythm. They are for all ages and can be tailored to specific topics from science and invention to music and history. Workshops are suited for the very young to the elderly. Workshops also adapt well to families and mixed age groups.

Hand tap workshops include activities, fun and learning for all. They also provide therapy for the physically disabled and seniors.

Learning to use hand taps is effective in preparing children for dance instruction or playing instruments like piano or xylophone.

Combining history and culture with hand tap activities provides rich learning experiences.

Rhythms, Games and Movement
Tap rhythms, ostinato, counting, dynamics, and tempo. Learn movements and patterns. Games add to the fun.

The Beginnings of Tap
Learn the basics of hand tap dancing along with stories about American culture during the 1920s and individual improvisation to a variety of 20’s music.

Invention and Creativity
Hear fascinating stories about musical instruments around the world and how they were invented. Learn basic hand tap techniques to music. Create your own simple instrument.

Tap to Poetry and Rhyme
Experience the natural rhythm in poetry that can be danced with the hands. The backdrop of history is included in the introduction of nursery rhymes and poetry. Learn basic hand tapping methods. Learn how to create your own rhymes as you tap a rhythm.