In this video, we’ll explore some movements inspired by Scooby Stroman and Thomas King, two dancers featured in Spirits of Moves, particularly in the Bebop and Apple Jack sections.

I love watching these clips because they give us a glimpse into the way dancers were playing with rhythm, movement, and individuality. There are so many small ideas and details that can become inspiration for your own improvisation.

We’ll work with some of the movements and ideas from these dancers and explore how you can use them as a starting point for your own Bebop improvisation.

Don’t worry about reproducing everything exactly: take the movement, play with the rhythm, change it, and find your own way of using it.

Focus: Bebop · Individuality · Vernacular Jazz
Inspiration: Scooby Stroman & Thomas King
Level: All levels

Video Inspiration
https://youtu.be/UArYXUlPFdo?is=chL7dahePmme1xFr

https://youtu.be/KkuSFk5COzk?is=6VZ7RMCsiQ93ygZl