Tutorial

I Love Paris by Georgia Gibbs

Tutorial Video:

Song Video:

Designed By:

Elaine Novak

FIT Categories:

Elements/Purpose:

Categories:

Rhythm-Tempo

Tempo:

Slow-Tempo

Time:

2:31

Age Group:

Genre/Year:

Pop, Vocal, 1953, 50s

Themes:

Rhythm

Moves:

1-Rhythm, Cool-Down/Recovery, Feminine, Musical/Broadway, Oldie, Props, Virtual Classes Slow-Quick-Quick

Style Words:

Regal, Dramatic, Expressive, Passionate, Elegant, Graceful

Access Level:

Adult Facilitator

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Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: No
Focus: External
Purpose: To play with the essence of the music.

First Move: Slow,-quick,-quick through the whole song, but there are 2 essences.
The first is soft using hands and a little drama.
The second essence is big and dramatic with the whole body.

The music will guide when it’s soft and when it’s more bold. Start with your shoulders back and head up, very regal. Start soft. Slow, quick, quick. Now add a soft breath. Soft dramatic arms.
Explore all your directions. But keep the drama.
Now bigger drama! Express the music. Soft. As if you’re walking through Paris. Soft and yummy.
Get ready. Show me the drama. Bigger. Celebratory. Soften it. Little pristine movements. Breath. Hold the spot. Point to someone. Final pose.

Transitions:
0:00 Regal stance with shoulders back and head up. Soft.
0:40 Slow,-quick,-quick Bigger and more dramatic
0:50 Slow,-quick,-quick Softer
1:41 Slow,-quick,-quick Bigger and more dramatic
1:57 Slow,-quick,-quick Softer
2:18 Dramatic pose