Jazz Dance Fest Hamburg 2024
Welcome to Jazz Dance Fest Hamburg 2024 - a celebration of the vibrant and rich tradition of African American vernacular jazz dance rooted in culture and history! This year we are very happy to welcome these three wonderful dancers and artists: Korantema Anyimadu (London), Stephen Atemie (London) and Cordula Decker (Hamburg). Their experience, passion, and genuine love for the art form will inspire you. We're looking forward to a fantastic workshop with these wonderful instructors! Subscribe to the JamCircle Newsletter to stay informed!
Location
Schedule
Saturday - Jazz Dance
09:30 h | Checkin I Studio 1
10:00 h | Welcome I Studio 1
Beauty of Basics- Jazz I Studio 1
10:15 - 11:45 I Jazz Dance (Stephen)
12:00 - 13:00 I Soft Shoe (Cordula)
14:30 - 16:00 I Jazz Dance (Korantema)
Deep Dive - Jazz I Studio 2
10:15 - 11:45 I Jazz Dance (Korantema)
12:00 - 13:30 I Jazz Dance (Stephen)
14:30 - 15:30 I Soft Shoe (Cordula)
Sunday - Lindy Hop I Studio 1
10:00 - 12:00 I Deep Dive - Lindy (Korantema & Stephen)
13:00 - 15:00 I Beauty of Basics - Lindy (Korantema & Stephen)
About
We Love All Things Jazz!
This event welcomes anybody who has a deep love for the dances and culture of the vernacular jazz dance continuum like Jazz, Tap, Blues, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Hip Hop, Soul and many more. Jazz dance is known for its improvisational nature, rhythmic complexity, and personal expression. We welcome dancers from diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and ages, aiming to foster an environment that encourages collaboration and cultural exchange. This year, we're thrilled to present a dance workshop that celebrates the rich diversity of vernacular jazz dance—because we love all things jazz! We’ll be exploring three vibrant art forms: Jazz Dance, Soft Shoe and Lindy Hop.
- Jazz Dance honors the spirit of individuality, self-expression, and improvisation.
- Soft Shoe is a style of tap dance performed without tap irons, focusing on smooth, rhythmic footwork.
- Lindy Hop is the partnered form of vernacular jazz, bringing the joy of connection and shared rhythm
Saturday will be dedicated to your personal dance journey, featuring classes in solo dance (Jazz and Soft Shoe). Sunday will shift the focus to partnership, where you can bring your unique personality and skills into the dynamic, playful world of Lindy Hop.
For each dance style (Lindy Hop and Jazz Dance/Soft Shoe) you can choose between two tailored groups: Beauty of Basics or Deep Dive. Each group will take classes with all three of our outstanding teachers.
- Beauty of Basics: Perfect for dancers looking to strengthen their foundation, this course focuses on the essentials—fundamental steps, key moves, and the core elements that make Jazz and Lindy Hop so captivating.
- Deep Dive: For those seeking a challenge, this course offers an exploration of advanced techniques, rich dance vocabulary, and a deep connection to musicality. Hone your skills and take your dancing to new depths!
We invite you to sign up for both workshop days. By participating in all three dance styles, we hope you’ll experience a rich and diverse weekend of dance that challenges you in different ways. This approach offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating nuances and shades of jazz dance, and immerse yourself in its many forms. However, we also understand that you may have specific preferences and needs. If you prefer, you can choose to sign up for only Jazz Dance (includes Soft Shoe) or only Lindy Hop. For Lindy Hop classes, you can register as either a leader or a follower, and we'll ensure a balanced number of participants in each role.
Of course there will be plenty of opportunities for social dancing and connecting with the community over the weekend. On Saturday, we're teaming up with our friends at Swingwerkstatt for a special swing dance party: Cantina Swing meets Jazz Dance Fest! On Sunday after the workshop you can join the Sunday Stomp at Haus 73.
In whatever way you will be joining us for a fulfilling weekend of jazz dance, rhythm and community - we can’t wait to dance with you!
Social Dancing/Parties
Social Dance Saturday 05.10.2024
Cantina Swing meets Jazz Dance Fest! 8 € (tapas dinner guests 4 €)
Location I cantina fux & ganz I Bodenstedtstraße 16 I 22765 Hamburg
Tapas-Dinner I 18:30-20:00 I 18,50 € I vegetarisch 14,80 €
Dance Party I 20:15 Taster class Lindy Hop I 21:00 Social dance I Show
If you would like to enjoy the delicious tapas dinner it's best to reserve a table in advance (phone: 040 25766670 or cantina@fuxundganz.de) and be there by 19:00 h before the party starts! At 20:00 h we'll need to clear some tables to make room for dancing.
An event by cantina fux&ganz with support from the Swingwerkstatt.
www.fuxundganz.de
www.swingwerkstatt.de
Social Dance Sunday 06.10.2024
Sunday Stomp! After the workshop join Hamburg's oldest swing dance event to socialize and dance I 16:00 - 20:00 h
Location I Kulturhaus 73 I Schulterblatt 73 I 20357 Hamburg
An event by Swingwerkstatt www.swingwerkstatt.de
Artists
Korantema Anyimadu
Korantema is a dancer from London. She fell in love with African American Jazz Dance in 2015, going on to perform in and choreograph a chorus line troupe the London Starlings (formerly the Dinahs).
Korantema now trains with Cookie and her Black Mambas, a collective led by Lindy Hop legacy holder, Angela Andrew.
When she's not dancing, Korantema works as a museum curator and is a zine maker.
Cordula Decker
For over 20 years, Cordula has been working as a tap dancer and trainer for tap dance and jazz dance, teaching countless students from absolute beginners to professionals. Her journey began in Bavaria in a small tap dance group of a sports club, inspired by the films of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Through numerous advanced trainings and travels to the masters of Rhythm TAP, she discovered the diverse and inspiring world of tap dance, which has since become her great passion.
After graduating from high school in Bavaria, Cordula began studying theater design in London, where she trained intensively in jazz, tap dance, and ballet. In 2001, she completed her stage performer training at the "Stage School" in Hamburg. Cordula has been teaching at Thomas Marek's Hamburg Tapdance Studio "Studio Footprints" since 2007, where she has been the school’s vice director since 2018. Cordula has performed in various productions as part of an ensemble, in duos, and as a soloist, including in Duke Ellington's "Sacred Concert." She has produced her own tap shows, such as "Tap im Park" and "Chameleon Tap Movie," and is a permanent member of the "Hargassner Mohr Band," with whom she has performed at venues such as "Birdland" in Hamburg. More about Cordula: www.steptanz-lernen.de
Stephen Atemie
Stephen is a fresh young talent emerging from the new generation of Lindy Hoppers. Balancing successfully a career as a Mechanical Engineer with his artistic pursuits this UCL alumnus is equally at home tutoring STEM subjects as he is dancing in front of the camera shooting tv commercials and films. He is also a Parkour and Wing Chun Kung Fu practitioner. In 2017, Stephen travelled to South Africa to spend a month working with the charity Sing Inchanga. There he shared skills with local children & young people across their own dance styles and lindy hop. Following three years representing Swing Patrol as a core teacher, Stephen began his apprenticeship with Angela Andrew in 2018 to delve deeper into the roots of jazz dance and exploring Lindy Hop with Ron Leslie. Stephen's performance/competition credits include 10 Downing Street, Harrods, Savoy Cup (France), ILHC (USA). His latest projects include organising talks, webinars and advocacy for cultural appreciation within the Lindy Hop/AAVJ communities across the world as a board member for Collective Voices For Change (CVFC).
Guidelines + Terms
Guidelines for Sharing Space and Company
At Jazz Dance Fest Hamburg we prioritize a safe and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity, counters discrimination, and promotes gender equity. We would like the following values and guidelines to be a helpful reminder to all of us. If you feel uncomfortable at any point during the event please come talk to me, Katrin Mittenzwei, the event organizer. Participation in Jazz Dance Fest Hamburg implies agreement with these Guidelines. Thank you very much for reading!
Respect for All: We treat everyone with respect, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, or identity. We embrace diverse viewpoints and engage constructively. We listen, learn, and empathize with others' experiences and aim to foster an open atmosphere of understanding.
Anti-Discrimination: We challenge racism and discrimination actively and avoid offensive language or gestures targeting any group or individual.
Gender Equality: We respect all gender identities, pronouns, and gender expressions and create a safe space for everyone.
Consent and Boundaries: We obtain clear consent before physical contact and honor personal boundaries and decisions.
Safe Space and Reporting: Please report any violations of the guidelines promptly to the organizer. Our event is a safe zone against harassment and bullying. We support and believe those who express discomfort. All reports will be handled with sensitivity, and steps will be taken to protect individuals who come forward.
Let’s all together create an event that's diverse, inclusive, and harmonious!
Thank you very much!
Katrin Mittenzwei
If you have any suggestions or questions contact me at: mail@jamcircle.dance, please!
Important General Terms and Conditions
If you would like to register for the Jazz Dance Fest Hamburg you need to be at least 18 years of age. Please note our cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge up to 4 weeks before the start. If cancellation occurs due to illness thereafter, a cancellation fee of 50% of the costs is due. In the case of cancellation for other reasons, the full workshop fee is due. However if it is possible for the participant or the organizer to find a replacement participant, the full costs can be transferred to that person.
During the event, there will be physical/sporting exertion. Participation in the events is at your own responsibility and risk. The organizer assumes no liability for any personal or property damages that may occur during participation, unless they were caused by the organizer's grossly negligent or intentional breach of duty. No liability is accepted for wardrobe and personal belongings. Please take a look at our complete General Terms and Conditions in German.
If you have any questions please let me know via email: mail@jamcircle.dance