Jump Rhythm® focuses on the concept of full-bodied rhythm-making, whose goal is to fuse the dancing body and scat-singing voice into a rhythm-accurate percussion instrument. The technique bases all work on two overarching principles: all rhythmic clarity comes from making clear shifts of body-weight; and all shifts of body-weight are most clearly achieved using the grounding concept ofStanding Down Straight®. Now taught worldwide as well as in the United States, Jump Rhythm's vocal-rhythmic approach to movement learning can be considered essential preparation for performing any genre of dance or stage movement done to beat-driven music with both musical precision and emotional clarity. BecauseStanding Down Straight also promotes moving with efficiency (using the least amount of energy to achieve one's goal), with grace, and without causing injury to the body, now matter how high-exertion the activity, the technique can also be used by workers like musicians, athletes, and public speakers to improve their own performances.
JUMP RHYTHM JAZZ PROJECT, 4109 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, phone: 773-588-JRJP (5757), fax: 773-588-5656, info@jrjp.org
