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COURSE OVERVIEW Own the dance floor with your dancing skills. The Learn to Swing online course is here to teach you a wide range of dancing moves. Within no time, you will know how to impress everyone with your excellent dance moves. The Learn to Swing online course will show you the fundamentals of rhythm and footwork. You will learn essential techniques to carry out the moves. In addition, the course will give you the skills and ability for improvisation. After you become well aware of the methods, you will learn the process to combine them with the music. The instructor will also help you understand the basics of 8 count footwork. From the video lessons, you will attain all the strategies to swing-out.  This Learn to Swing online course is the perfect place to pick up fantastic dance skills. If you have the desire to become a professional dancer, enroll in the course and get a step closer to your goal. LEARNING OUTCOMES * Familiarize with the six basic rhythms and footwork * Get the basic and jockey music training * Grasp a wide range of improvisation techniques  * Understand the steps of turning back, passing by and pulling in * Acquire a detailed introduction of 8 count footwork WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?    Individuals interested to learn dancing ENTRY REQUIREMENT * This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. * Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. * Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. CERTIFICATION * After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. * PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. WHY CHOOSE US? * Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; * Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; * Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; * Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; * The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; * Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; * The benefit of career advancement opportunities; * 24/7 student support via email. CAREER PATH  The Learn to Swing online  course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: * Dancer  Introduction to the Course Welcome to the Course 00:01:00 6 Count Basic Rythm and Footwork Footwork Music Training 00:03:00 The Jockey The Basic and Jockey 00:10:00 Basic and Jockey Music Training 00:01:00 Tuck Turn, Pass By & Pull In The Tuck Turn 00:03:00 The Pass By 00:05:00 The Pull in 00:04:00 Improvisation Techniques Improvisation Technique 00:05:00 Improvisation Music Demo 00:02:00 Cuddle & Leader's Sneak The Cuddle 00:06:00 Leader's Sneak 00:04:00 Putting it all Together Putting it all Together - Technique 00:04:00 Putting it all Together - Music Demo 00:02:00 Introduction to 8 Count Footwork 8 Count footwork 00:02:00 8 Count Footwork Music Training 00:03:00 Follower & Leader Yo-Yo Follow Yo-Yo 00:03:00 Follow Yo-Yo - Music Demo 00:01:00 Leader Yo-Yo 00:03:00 Leader Yo-Yo Music Demo 00:01:00 The Swing Out Swing Out 00:04:00 Swing Out - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out from Closed Position Swing Out from Closed Position 00:02:00 Swing Out from Closed Position - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out with an Inside Turn Swing Out with an Inside Turn 00:03:00 Swing Out with an Inside Turn - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out with an Outside Turn Swing Out with an Outside Turn 00:08:00 Swing Out with an Outside Turn - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Lindy Circle Lindy Circle 00:04:00 Lindy Circle - Music Demo 00:01:00 Switches Switches 00:05:00 Switches - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Mini-Dip Mini Dip 00:06:00 Mini Dip - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Points The Points 00:03:00 The Points - Music Demo 00:01:00 8 Count Lindy Hop Dance Demo 8 Count Lindy Hop Dance Demo 00:01:00 Introduction to Partner Charleston Side by Side Charleston 00:04:00 Side by Side Charleston - Music Demo 00:01:00 Pendulum Kicks Side by Side Pendulum Kicks 00:05:00 Side by Side Pendulum Kicks - Music Demo 00:01:00 Kick Ups Kick Ups 00:06:00 Kick Ups - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Charleston Tandem Charleston 00:04:00 Tandem Charleston Basic - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Push Out Tandem Push Out 00:05:00 Tandem Push Out - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Entrance Tandem Entrance 00:04:00 Tandem Entrance - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Exit Tandem Exit 00:04:00 Tandem Exit - Music Demo 00:01:00 Partner Charleston - Music Demo Partner Charleston - Music Demo 00:02:00 6 count, 8 count, & Charleston Transitions 6 count, 8 count, & Charleston Transitions 00:01:00 Solo Footwork Training 00:01:00 Solo Footwork Training with Music 00:04:00 Leading and Following Basic Transitions Leading and Following Basic Transitions 00:07:00 Leading and Following Basic Transitions with Music 00:02:00 Full Demo of 6 Count, 8 Count and Charleston Moves 00:02:00 Summary of Intro to Swing Summary of Intro to Swing 00:02:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good

This is a course for everyone: non-dancers, dancers, health professionals, just anyone interested in knowling the benefits of dances at the psychological and neurological level. Part of this will be lecture and part of it will be practical with exercises that really tap and enchance those benefits. You will be able to take those movement techniques with you and apply to your day and practice.

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good

Build confidence, overcome shyness and social anxiety to improve your career prospects. Breakthrough is a powerful course which will enable you to break out of your shell – no matter how inhibited or stuck you feel you are and to build an effortless self-confidence. The Breakthrough Course is based on Claire Schrader's experiences of being an introvert and what really worked in getting her out of her shell so she could express herself powerfully in the world. As a result, she has achieved things in her personal and professional life, she never would have dreamed possible. Claire has helped many thousand quiet, shy and introverted people transform their lives through her unique confidence-building system, the Sunflower Effect, since 1997.

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good

Looking refresh and advance your technical screen acting skills? This 5 Day Screen Acting Essentials course held at the World Famous Pinewood Studios has been crafted for those who are committed to improving and developing their knowledge in a practical setting on camera. Over the week you will build camera awareness, understand shot sizes and how they impact performance, hitting marks, script analysis and audition tips. Filming footage throughout the week you will receive immediate feedback from the experienced Directors and see progression to a confidence that can be applied both in self-tapes and on set. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline Screen Acting Essentials Your Week On Camera The course aims to help actors leave feeling prepared and confident in their new skills enabling them to deliver better performances on screen. Day 1: The Technicals Learn and Practice the basic technical skills an actor needs to master to perform successfully in front of the camera. Understand the differences between acting for stage and screen. Topics include: shot sizes, continuity, eye-lines, vocal control, physicality and hitting marks. Day 2: Understanding The Script & Character Development Learn techniques and methods to successfully analyse a script in order to create inspirational and authentic characters. Developing characters you will identify their arc, and find contrast even within a page of script underpinned by voice, diction, physicality and improvisation skills. Day 3: Working on a Film Set To raise your awareness on a film set, you will participate in filming as members of the crew including sound, script supervising and Directing to really understand the challenges of each role and it you should communicate as an actor. You will also film a scene as part of this role-play process. Day 4: Audition Technique Understand how you should prepare for a screen audition. Experience the casting process most commonly in use today and how to avoid the pitfalls of interview ‘overkill’, preparing you for your next audition. Day 5: Lights, Camera, Action Implementing everything you have learned throughout the week, you will film a scene with a crew. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Suitable for anyone (17 yrs+) committed to improving their screen acting skillsLearn the art of screen performancePractical and intensive training on cameraAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs +Led by Award-Winning Industry ProfessionalsThis course is taught in English so it is important that you have proficient English language skills LEARNING OUTCOMES Increase your chances of securing acting rolesImproved knowledge and confidence in front of cameraLearn rehearsal techniques and processesDevelop natural immersive acting skillsExperience with a professional crew and Director COURSE LOCATION Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free parking available at Pinewood StudiosFree frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough & Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutesCanteen & Coffee shops on site

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good

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