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Jazz Dance Collective: Launch Event

Jazz Dance Collective - Launch Event 14 Jan 2024

The Jazz Dance Collective is an organisation that is making JAZZ HISTORY the foundation of its practice. Jazz was created by African Americans, emerging at a period to liberate the people from the pain and inequality of the New World. It was born out of oppression but gave great freedom to the wider African diaspora, working through pain and hardship using skill and joy. Jazz enriches and frees the soul.

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Posted in All News & Announcements, Dance Classes, Education & Teaching, Events, Other Workshops, Past, Projects, Tap dance

Remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer Will Gaines

Presentation and panel discussion remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer, Will Gaines. With guests Andrew Nemr and Junior Laniyan.

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Posted in All News & Announcements, Events, Past, Research & Publications, Research projects, Tap dance

Tap Dance Research Network UK (TDRN UK)

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“TDRN UK provides a space for researchers, artists, academics, and practitioners to share knowledge, information, and research around Tap Dance.”

I joined the steering committee from its initial formation in May 2019.

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Posted in Projects, Tap dance

Applying for a Diploma in Jazz and Pop music

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How ELQs nearly scuppered my plans to study a part time Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music at Goldsmiths College (now Goldsmiths, University of London)

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Posted in Piano, Professional development, Projects

Blues Piano 29 Sept-9 Nov 2009

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Journal entry for the Blues Piano course at Goldsmiths in New Cross from 29 September to 9 November 2009

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