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Learn to dance with 'Colourform'
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(274 ratings)
1,315 students

Learn to dance with 'Colourform'

The clever new way for absolute beginners to learn how to dance by using colour and musical cues
Created byNathan Short
Last updated 1/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Use the language of Colourform to dance to any song
  • Understand the structure and features of different music genres
  • Play with those around you who also understand the language of Colourform
  • Turn any dance floor into a fun, 'gamified' experience!

Course content

3 sections15 lectures2h 1m total length
  • The Language of Colourform6:36

    Learn the fundamental concept behind Colourform including how to apply the colour spectrum to your body and the sounds you hear. This theory lesson will form the foundation for the skills to come. Remember, it's ok to replay the video as many times as you need to until you feel comfortable with the ideas/skill being taught.

    Note: There is an additional audio resource included with this lesson.

  • The Elements of Music8:47

    Learn the elements of music: instrumentation, tempo, and rhythm. This will help you to hear the music in a whole new way. This final theory lesson gets you ready for what's to come! Remember, it's ok to replay the video as many times as you need to until you feel comfortable with the ideas/skill being taught.

    Note: There is an additional audio resource included with this lesson.

  • Linking the Body and Elements9:30

    Now that you've got the basics covered, let's explore the connection between parts of the body and the elements of music. This is a particularly great one to repeat as the drill may start to challenge your brain! Remember, it's ok to replay the video as many times as you need to until you feel comfortable with the ideas/skill being taught.

    Note: There is an additional audio resource included with this lesson.

  • Groove, Sync, and Move6:21

    'Groove, Sync, and Move' is a huge part of Colourform. It's all about observing patterns and synchronising your movements to them. It's a really fun process once you've got it down - it just takes practise! Remember, it's ok to replay the video as many times as you need to until you feel comfortable with the ideas/skill being taught.

    Note: There is an additional audio resource included with this lesson.

  • Masterclass 14:10

    Welcome to your first Masterclass! This is your opportunity to apply everything you've learnt so far, but in a real dance class scenario. Follow along as best you can, and have fun! I'd recommend you do this lesson at least twice - the first time is to visually learn the moves, the second is to focus on the elements of music that the moves are synced to.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of dance is required!

Description

I love music. I love how it makes me feel and I love how it brings people together. No one should ever feel like they can't be a part of it. That's why I created the Colourform learn-to-dance program - the ultimate gateway for absolute beginners to learn how to dance to nearly any genre of music! The pedagogy is galvanised by custom-made music and a fascinating science flare, all wrapped up in a lighthearted 'gamified' experience.

Each video has been maticulously designed to be no longer than 5-10 minutes. You'll learn one idea per lesson and instantly be able to put it into practice through 'drills' and simple 'homework' tasks.

In Module 1 you'll learn:

  • how to use colour to map out parts of the body

  • how these colours match different elements in a piece of music

  • how to Groove, Sync, and Move

In Module 2 you'll learn:

  • a basic dance vocabulary to a variety of popular music genres

In Module 3 you'll learn:

  • advanced movement combinations, genre adaptation, weight transfer, contrast and freestyling

Colourform is a fun new way of thinking about dance education. It's a language designed to help bring you closer to the music and to the people around you. I can't wait to share it with you!

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute beginners who are you looking to dance more confidently in social situations
  • Anyone who wants to have more choice when they dance
  • Anyone who loves music and how it makes them feel