EDIT: I accidentally sent out some emails for Part 4 that directed to this one, so click here if you're looking for Part 4.In part 3 of Musicality, I explain the differences between dancing to the rhythm of a song and "being musical." It's a big step from part 2, so I hope you've been practicing!
Song name: Carl Craig pres. Paperclip People - Throw (House-Classic 1994) Link to song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuRKe9JVmAU
For those who have watched the video, tell me two things in the comments below:
1. Is there any part of the clip where you feel I should have emphasized more?
2. I already have a framework for part 4, but is there anything you'd like to see in it?
Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts. Till next time.
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as always Jardy has added to our attention thanks you’re the man
thanks Jardy!
dont have many housers to vibe off of around here…your work is really appreciated. Hungry to learn, happy that there’s people out there like you sharing what they know
Thanks a lot Jardy!
Yo Tony! Thank’s for being consistent with the videos, bro. As for your last clip, worry more about the music than the actual moves that you’re doing. At 00:24 it looks like you were thinkin more about what moves to do. Moves come second to you dancin to the music. Doing everything at once is hard at first, but I’m sure you’ll improve quick. Keep it up!
Here’s a quick update of me using some concepts from this vid.Also that is Space Cases on the tv lol 90s Nick 4 lyfe!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3PZJN0darc&list=UU8mTFP1Z20bmPTVylLoA-Ow&index=1&feature=plcp
Hi Sam, Sure I’ll start a circle 🙂
Thanks Jardy for sharing.
Aaron: No problem bradda! Keep practicing and strive for greatness.
Tony Z: That’s a great idea for a tutorial. How to use your body. And arms! Thanks for sparking the idea.
Tina: It didn’t take me that long to be able to start freestyling. Months perhaps? The problem today is that dancing freestyle is suddenly looked at as unnecessary because of the popularity of the choreography scene. Because of that, people make it to be a bigger challenge than it really is. Also, another problem with choreography is people are not being taught the full potential of dance (rhythm and grooving). Choreography is no excuse for lack of dance ability. If choreography isn’t giving you your groove fix, you should just do it on your own time. Hope this helps!
Sam: It’s not that you’re between the notes. If you’re between notes, you might as well be off beat completely, haha. You should strive to RIDE the beat rather than just trying too hard to hit it dead on. I explained it on Musicality part 1. Go check it!
Franco: I’m feelin Paranoize but send me more links to the types of music you’re referring to and I’ll seriously think about it. I used to dance to more tech in 2007 but I kinda sick of it after a while; perhaps some new music will inspire me. Also, my dance comes from NY; I don’t even go to LA to dance.. haha. I’m from near San Francisco, 5 hours away. People in LA don’t dance like SF people and vice versa. But anyways, you should also put up a clip in the participation posts sometime; show em how New Yorkers do it. =)
For instance may I suggest, Alan Fitzpatrick – Paranoize (Original Mix) some minimal techno, this would also help you branch out and get a feel of the underground nightlife of New york city lol, as opposed to LA’s underground style. (The reason I say underground is because mainstream would be shuffling to dutch house, and NYC’s mainstream style Is frolicking to electro house lol)
Hey Jardy! Ur videos are amazing, I dance to house as well, but it’s a little different, its the pacha NYC style and nowhere near as good as you, but anyway, I wanted to ask you if you could perhaps dance to something more dark, like some tribal house, or tech house, or minimal techno, if you don’t already, that would be an INSANE combination brotha, let me know! ^__^
Although it feels embarrassing at first, what surprised me most about the House scene is that there’s so much love. I usually feel like everyone is there to enjoy themselves and the music, and to share the love for House… rather than trying to prove they’re the best or something.
Tina, I’m a beginner so maybe I can share this experience… the best advice I ever got about getting better at freestyle is to find the cyphers (or dancer-friendly clubs) and jump in as much as possible. It was painfully embarrassing at first, but kind of like ripping off a band-aid as quickly as possible.
I found your comment helpful about how overdoing musicality can make the movements forced.
I’ve also heard that house dance can involve moving “between” the notes, rather than precisely on the note. Can you elaborate on that?
hahaha! this guy…
I’d like to know how long did it take for you to be confident to freestyle when you just learned house / other dance that may be contribute your dancing today? So from first time to become at least a beginner freestyler? how long did that take for you?
I also got to add, these musicality tutes do not really apply to choreography.. do they? well in today’s mainstream dancing scenes, I dont really see much choreography dancing to the rhythm or that doing moves at comfort zone. Grooving?
aite. lol
1. Not really, visuals are the best help for me along with an explanation.
2. Using our upper bodies to accent the music.
Time to practice 😀
You’re right about needing more dexterity… I’m having a hard time “being musical” and getting out of my comfort zone. Need more practice!
So awesome. Thanks for taking the time right before Christmas to put this video together in such detail for us.