Silver Bell Jazz Band at South Bay Trad + dance workshop ft. Idalia

Come dance to the Silver Bell Jazz Band hosted by South Bay Trad Jazz! Join us for a fantastic afternon of live New Orleans jazz in Downtown Sunnyvale. Ryan Calloway's band is bringing hot jazz to the South Bay, and we can't wait! Before the band plays we will offer a dance workshop ft. the wonderful Idalia, who will help you work on connection to your body, and how to explore solo jazz in the context of New Orleans music. After the band plays, Ryan will host a jazz workshop, sharing his experience as a bandleader and clarinetist. Mark your calendars and get your tickets now!

Event Schedule:

1pm - intermediate level dance workshop with Idalia

2:15 - Ryan Calloway's Silver Bell Jazz Band

4pm - open jam session and jazz workshop: bring your instrument and learn how to play hot jazz!

About the dance workshop: As part of our series on pairing music and dance stylings, we are so excited to offer a 75min dance workshop with Idalia aimed at intermediate dancers! Dancing to New Orleans Jazz has its special groove. Come explore and expand your musical range with Idalia. You'll explore the dynamics of the music, the explosive and exciting energy it can have, and the groove of the music. You'll also learn how to maintain your groove without exhausting yourself as you follow the pace of the music.

After taking this class you'll have fun Charleston variations and a foundation to expand your musicality and awareness of New Orleans Jazz.

Cost of the lesson includes admission to the dance party and jazz workshop afterwards

Host or Publisher South Bay Traditional Jazz Society