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Labanotation Shorthand as an Aid in Tap Dance Class Billie MAHONEY Proposal for sharing innovations in using a shorthand version of Labanotation as a tool in clarifying rhythms and movement in tap dance for adult beginners. Often students of tap dance do not realize the subtleties in rhythms in doing a “shuffle step”: “8 & 1, 2 & 3”, vs. “1 & 2 & 3 & 4”; or a “flap” (brush step) LN’s verbal breakdown of the division of counts also gives a clear definition along with the music notation: 1 &, 1y&u, 1 a da; or showing divisions on the vertical staff often gets the message home – where physical and aural demonstrations can be to no avail. For years, I have used arrows on action strokes in the support and leg gesture staff to clarify differences. Once it is realized: “You are doing this –––––. This is what I want –––––”, the proper results are achieved. |
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Billie MAHONEY - ICKL Fellow since 1967; Research Panel 1971-83, chair 1979-83. The Juilliard School 1970-85; director: DNB School 1960's; contributor: 1972 text book LABANOTATION, by Ann Hutchinson. Notator: Fred Strickler's TONE POEM; José Greco's EN EL CORTIJO; musical theatre works of Jack Cole, Bob Fosse, more; currently: Agnes de Mille's GOLD RUSH. Teaches daily tap classes for 50 Plus population in Kansas City, coordinates National Tap Dance Day, and Jazz Tap Jam sessions. |
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