Ko Ninja Lesson

The Ninjammerz style is probably pretty different from the way you are presently dancing. To help you get the most out of the Ninjammerz workshop we are offering this 3 hour “Ko Ninja” (little ninja) course. We will help you to use your body more efficiently in line with what the Ninjammerz are teaching.

The iSwingTokyo Group Lessons and Intermediate Intensive Lessons are based on the rhythm and movement ideas that Shawn and Sachiko have learned from Ninjammerz. If you have not taken these lessons and do not understand those leading and following concepts, the workshop may be difficult for you. This class is for you.

In this class we will explain the differences between how people are dancing now and the Ninjammerz style/philosophy. We will explain why we feel that it is more efficient and gives the couple more freedom. We will only go into the most basic of basics. Relaxation, Body Motion, Rhythm, connection, leading from the body. You may THINK that you know how to do this but we see everyday on the social floor that even people who have been dancing a long time (10+ years) do not! If you understand these root, core things, you will get MUCH MORE out of the workshop. We are interested in moving away from “do a move, do a move” to actually dancing 100% pure lead and follow as a connected pair. Not moves, movement!

We will provide this lesson on 2 separate days. The 2 days will contain the same material. Please choose the day that is best for you. Of course, you may come to both days if you so desire to reinforce the material. Just come to the studio. Even if you are not taking the workshop, this class can be very beneficial and may change the way you think about movement.

Schedule and Place

2009　11/1 (Sunday) 　　13:30 – 16:30 　　
Thank you for attending Koninja lesson on Nov 1st. :)

2009　12/12 (Saturday) 　　13:30 – 16:30　　　
Midorigaoka Kaikan Bekkan 　Dai Ni(2) Recreation Hall 　
Tonight there is a special Christmas Party Swing Jam
Christmas Swing Jam

＊You need to take off your street shoes when you enter the Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan. So please bring another pair of shose on Dec 12th.

Costs

Ko Ninja 3 hour class　　2,500en

Maps and Access information

2009　11/1　Sunday

Thank you for attending Koninja lesson on Nov 1st. :)

2009　12/12　Saturday

Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan　Bekkan 　Dai Ni (2) Recreation Hall
Tokyu Toyoko Line or Oimachi Line Jiyugaoka Station (7 min walk)
Tokyu Bus「Midorigaoka Koban Mae (6 minute walk

Directions

Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan (cultural hall)
Tokyu Toyoko Line or Oimachi Line:　Get off at Jiyugaoka Station (自由が丘駅) It is a 10 minute walk from the station.
From the Tokyu Bus: Get off at “Midorigaoka Kouban Mae” The hall is a 6 minute walk from the bus stop.

How to read this Map

本館=Honkan 別館=Bekkan (look at the upper right side of the blue box in the map)
Jiyugaoka Station is on the bottom left of the map, Midorigaoka Station is on the bottom right of the map. The Honkan is on the Left and the Bekkan on the Right. Koninja lesson is at Bekkan.

How to get there

Take North exit at Jiyugaoka station and turn right.
Turn left at the Wendy’s (toward Pachinko parlor). Then turn right (toward Lawson) at the end of the street.
If you keep walking, you’ll see the gas station “JOMO” on your right side, then turn left. You will see 「Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan Honkan」 on your right. That building has sign 「緑が丘文化会館」or「緑が丘図書館」. Then turn right at the corner.
Walk a little, then you’ll find 「Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan Bekkan」 on your right side. The building has sign 「緑が丘児童館」 or 「区立みどりがおか幼稚園」.
Dai Ni (2) Recreation Hall is on the second floor.
You need to take off your street shoes when you enter the Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan. So please bring another pair of shose.

Lesson FAQ

• No pre-registration needed. Just show up to class.
• Wear loose and comfortable clothing.
• We recommend sneakers, dance shoes, or shoes with no heels.
• You need to take off your street shoes when you enter the Midorigaoka Bunka Kaikan. So please bring another pair of shose if you come on Dec. 12th.

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