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Body and Drum
Melanie Aceto: Musical Direction and Class Format
Joe Thomas: Percussionist
Body and Drum by Melanie Aceto and Joe Thomas comprises 14 percussion improvisations for modern technique class. This music is ideal for classes based on the techniques of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman offering many 3/4 meters emphasizing the qualities of fall and recovery.
The music on this CD is for a complete modern dance class including floor and standing warm-ups, phrase work, and small and large jumps. Each track has a clear 2 or 4 measure introduction with the tambourine often holding the downbeat.
Joe has been playing for Melanie's technique classes at the University at Buffalo and Dance Masters of America since 2007. They have developed a breadth of musical material ideal for classes based in the Humphrey-Weidman movement style. This CD includes 3/4 rhythms for leg swings, body swings, and a track to accompany the Weidman hop series. This is Joe and Melanie's first CD together.
| or contact Melanie directly at melanieaceto@yahoo.com. |
Price: $15 + $2 shipping
Track Listing
1. Floor Warm-up Medium |
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2. Floor Warm-up Slow |
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3. Plie in 4 |
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4. Floor Leg Swing |
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5. Body Swing Medium |
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6. Body Swing Fast |
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7. Traveling Triplets |
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8. Traveling Leg Swing |
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9. Small Jump Swing |
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10. Small Jump Fast |
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11. Weidman Hop Series |
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12. Driving Motor Rhythm |
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13. Sticks in Hand |
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14. Joe's Favorite |