DanceFest 2011/Master Class - Modern

Tracy Inman, former member of the Alvin Ailey and Alvin Ailey II American Dance Theater companies, shows young dancers how to combine freedom of expression to strength and discipline to make modern dance come alive. In every way, the group makes it happen. Enjoy.
As a special note, check out Duane Brown, Tracy's assistant. Caring, outrageous dancer and cheerleader, it doesn't get any better then this. Ditto for Jerome Morris, who's musicianship on drums and piano made the class rock to no end.

[@jazzyspazzrawr]

Horton is a modern dance technique developed by Lester Horton which inspired people like Alvin Ailey and Bella Lewitzky. Its broad range of expression incorporates clean body lines, working with a parallel leg against a turned-out leg, and a feeling of dancing outside the body. The vocabulary includes flat backs, lateral t's, and release swings. I recommend "Introduction to Modern Dance Techniques" by Joshua Legg for a comparative study of the different modern dance techniques, including Horton.

[@robertmoran]

This was a lot of fun to tape. Tracy and Dwaine were awesome with the kids. Without question, they learned a lot.

[@jazzyspazzrawr]

GREAT drummer and pianist. Lovely class by Tracy and Duane. I love Horton technique!

[@ericawade9086]

I love how Tracy is pushing them to really create the lines of Horton. This is a really great class!

[@robertmoran]

The class was fun to tape. The kids learned a great deal from two guys who know the drill in terms of modern dance and how teach kid in making it happen for them.

[@robertmoran]

Thank you so much. Great class without question.

[@robertmoran]

I am so amazed at how folks like you are so discerning in looking at the form dancers display when doing dance. I learn so much from reading expert commentary from people like you regarding an art form I, as videographer, know so little about. Thank you so much for the comment. Best, Bob Moran

[@robertmoran]

You're very welcome. This was an awesome class to tape.

[@msaito36]

Very wonderful!!!

[@lauraclavijo6894]

Que hermoso que maravilla!!! quiero quiero quiero!!!!

[@fromadancersheart]

I love this thank you very much xo

[@TheDivayenta]

ah yes, the coccyx sit! miss my old HOrton days!

[@robertmoran]

Great explanation! Thank you so much for giving me the info. Now I know why Alvin Ailey rocks. :)

[@KaistheGuy]

Very Good Tracy!

[@professoraalebecker]

brilhant! no mather what the level of the students, great master class and brilhant teachers! good job

[@robertmoran]

Merci beaucoup.

[@robertmoran]

Merci beaucoup! :)

[@robertmoran]

Taping this was very cool. Tracy and Dwane rocked teaching kids the right way to do Modern. Thanks for the comment. It's good for the soul. :) Best.

[@JayeFarrai]

Tres bien, modern n'est pas facile

[@ptatmsu]

I love the enthusiasm of the young dancers! Just out of curiosity, are they students in a women's college? It seems like a big group to have absolutely NO young men or people of color participating (except for the instructors).

[@robertmoran]

Thank you so much. The class was pretty awesome to say the least. Question, what is the Horton technique. I am not a dancer whatsoever. :) Best Bob Moran

[@ShakaWhenTheWallsFell]

Damn that combo at the end was "brisk" af!!!!!! Haha

[@Julia-gh4tc]

InItTo WinIt ii

[@asheeadriee]

Can I take these classes a a beginner ??

[@monstermash113]

lol ten points for lester horton....

[@monstermash113]

it says in the title that it's modern...not ballet

[@dancedeern]

master class?? the teachers and the music yes, - but the students have to do a lot homework.

[@lizadeck]

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[@taw210]

Some of these girls' technique is horrid...