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Alvin Prather
Добавлен 16 ноя 2006
Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy is an independent Hand Dance & Bop Studio in the Washington DC metropolitan area that is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and teaching the African American art form of Hand Dance. We offer innovative and quality Hand Dance instruction, coaching, and demonstrations by founder and certified instructor Alvin Prather, with an emphasis on 'lead & follow.' We are an affiliate of the SEZ Hand Dance Institute and the National Hand Dance Association.
While we remain committed to the time-tested methods in which our instructors are trained, our classes employ an approach that is designed to teach you the essentials of contemporary Hand Dance while accommodating your individual schedules. We take pride in our personalized attention to every student to help ensure that you learn the dance to your full ability.
Our Smooth Rhythm Channel primarily supports our Academy activities and features Hand Dancing and related video.
While we remain committed to the time-tested methods in which our instructors are trained, our classes employ an approach that is designed to teach you the essentials of contemporary Hand Dance while accommodating your individual schedules. We take pride in our personalized attention to every student to help ensure that you learn the dance to your full ability.
Our Smooth Rhythm Channel primarily supports our Academy activities and features Hand Dancing and related video.
Sandy Point State Park and Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Sandy Point (MD) State Park and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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Mavic Air 2 using Active Track - Trace on a wooded walking path
Просмотров 1334 года назад
Mavic Air 2 Active Track - Trace WINDS 11mph, GUSTS 21mph; CAMERA Auto, Norm, 4K (ed), ND 16; DRONE (N) 10ft behind, 7ft abv ground. I apologize for the long video, but I wanted to show the Air 2’s ability to maneuver during Active Track in windy conditions, on a narrow wooded trail, low hanging branches, elevation changes, and squeezed on all 4 sides. This bird is a phenomenal performer! I lov...
follower stationary left right turns
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A 3 minute primer for contemporary Hand Dance Followers on stationary left and right turns. Intended for Followers who are, or have been, enrolled in a contemporary Hand Dance class.
Smooth Rhythm Dance Class
Просмотров 29 тыс.13 лет назад
A typical Smooth Rhythm Dance class, with lead instructor Alvin Prather, assisted by Joan McCurry, demonstrating basic movements of contemporary Hand Dance.
Hand Dance for Dummies - Part 5
Просмотров 102 тыс.13 лет назад
Part 5 (of 5) of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy. This last part includes Smooth Rhythm class Outtakes that discuss various movements and turns for both the Leader and Follower.
Hand Dance for Dummies - Part 4
Просмотров 28 тыс.13 лет назад
Part 4 of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy. Part 4 includes the Leader's (Men's) Lead of the Travel Tuck, the Follower's (Lady's) Travel Tuck, and a discussion of Connection and Tone.
Hand Dance for Dummies - Part 3
Просмотров 38 тыс.13 лет назад
Part 3 of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy. Part 3 includes the Leader's (Men's) Lead of the Left Pass, and the Follower's (Lady's) Left Pass.
Hand Dance for Dummies - Part 2
Просмотров 64 тыс.13 лет назад
Part 2 of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy. Part 2 includes the Leader's (Men's) Basic Travel Movement, and the Follower's (Lady's) Basic Travel Movement.
Hand Dance for Dummies Part 1
Просмотров 250 тыс.13 лет назад
Part 1 of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy. Part 1 includes the Introduction to Hand Dance, Leader's (Men's) Basic Steps, and the Follower's (Lady's) Basic Steps.
Beaver Creek 2011
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Skiing with Black Ski at Beaver Creek, CO, Mar - Apr 2011 This is how we do it!
Smooth Rhythm Studio: Men & Women Hand Dance Basics
Просмотров 8 тыс.14 лет назад
Men & Women's Hand Dance Basiic Steps
Gayle Allen Hand Dancing.mov
Просмотров 37 тыс.14 лет назад
Gayle Allen Hand Dancing at a Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance class in July 2009, with her instructor, Alvin Prather
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Connection and Tone
Просмотров 7 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Video Series, Connection and Tone, How to Hand Dance
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Travel Tuck
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Video Series, Lady's Travel Tuck, How to Hand Dance
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Basic Steps
Просмотров 13 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Video Series; Lady's Basic Steps
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Travel Tuck
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Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Travel Tuck
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Left Pass
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Left Pass
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Left Pass
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Left Pass
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Travel
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Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Lady's Travel
Smooth Rhythm Studio Men's Hand Dance Basic Steps
Просмотров 21 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Men's Hand Dance Basic Steps
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Travel
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.14 лет назад
Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Men's Travel
Introduction to Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Video Series
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Introduction to Smooth Rhythm Studio Hand Dance Basics Video Series
when?
July 2020
Haven't been dancing in a while. thanks for the refresher. I thought I was gonna have to call my Momma. LMbo
What is the difference between dancing to a 6 count and a 3 count?
I am just getting into this. OMG …I am 13 years behind!
u look like sid from iceage
testicle looking ahhh
lost art
did you need to ask for permission for the bay bridge shots? You're pretty close
Sorry, just seeing your comment. I wasn’t really that close; it only appears as such with the zoom lens. But permission … from whom and for what reason?
Wonderfull❤❤❤
You just taught me how to hand dance in 10 mins!!
Sax cars no more cigars. Please 🙏 subscribe. Smooth dancer and thank you for sharing
Nice kicks, I Love your video, only I wish you were in Casselberry, FL, I really enjoy dancing, is it possible you can recommend someone here? Blessings, keep looking sharp, and doing those smooth movements...
Oh Lort I need a class🤣🤣🤣
Why do they have to be dummies, Just asked 🙄
I would never call a client or student a “dummy!” No way! Actually, one of my students recommended the use of the word “dummies” as a play on the popular book titles “Algebra for Dummies,” and “Calculus for Dummies” etc. it’s just a play on words for a catchy title. I apologize if it was offensive in any manner.
Do u still teach classes?
Going to my first lesson tonight.
Love it easy to follow
Love it
This is how you do an easy tutorial. Thank you so much.
Yes, thanks a million because this was easy to follow. It helped me recall what little I knew.😁
Just started taking lessons in the DMV area & I am HOOKED!!!! Will be using your channel for additional practice! I’ve been wanting to learn for awhile.. I’m so excited! ❤️😊🙋🏾♀️😄
Come to LA! I need instruction 🥳
Do you all still teach the classes in 2021?
Silky smooth Instructor.
Go girl
Excellent lesson. Question-why is it called “hand dance” ?
Well done. Love your shoes!!
I always wanted to learn how to officially be able to do this! I knew the basic steps, but not how to put it together. Good stuff! Now let’s get to it after the pandemic is outta here! 💃🏽🕺🏽
I LOVE THIS..1000%
Them shoes
I love hand dancing!
Love how you teach
Liam! Can you stop being so cloyingly needy?
Can't wait to show these Midwesterners wassup
Very Educationally.Love To 💃
Well, I will just be damned. I became close with friends in Chicago 22 yrs ago. They have been trying to teach me to step every since then. But Nuttin'! Couldn't Step for love nor money. It's clearly all about the teacher. I find this video by chance because I finally have a friend who likes to dance and in less than five minutes, he and I are Stepping like we know what we're doing. Now, we are no Spring Chickens so there isn't a lot of fancy stuff, but we are in time, on the beat and smoooothe!!! Thank you Alvin for your very clear and concise instructions. Have you thought of conducting classes here in Durham, NC??
i love had dancing, what we call fast dancing up here in pa, but my wife has two left feet,lol
I really need to learn this asap
I want to learn. I want my children to learn too.
Adopt me please 😂
"Smoove"😁
Love the old school hand dance not the new one
been hand dancing as a child never knew all the names just dance with my sisters and the door knob
He would look a lot cooler with different clothes. He know how to dance for older person
Thanks, Barbara, for your comment.... I'm working on it😊
@@AlvinPrather When you are cool, you are cool no matter what you are wearing. I love that "ordinary" look. It helps "ordinary" men see themselves doing the same thing. Live forever Alvin!!
It's not always about what you wear, but the content of the character!!
My grandma just told me about this dance so I had to RUclips it. I expected him to use his hands more! 🤨
_SimplyBunny my mom and dad is teaching me and my sister
Wow, thanks for breaking it down.
So smooth, wish I had learned this. A pleasure to watch.
No need to regret!!! My husband and I are 65 & 64 and we are learning and we love it! We just keep watching videos.
Enjoyed the lessons thanks
You are fantastic!!!! My husband and I are in our 40's and want to dance the bop so bad. I can follow your steps for the women...my husband can follow the steps for the man....but together we are a hot mess! Any suggestions? We started out with Jimmy Reed "Baby What You Want Me To Do"!!! Please send more videos... you make it look soooo easy!
I looked up how to hand tut but I know how to dance now....
Hey Alvin, Thank so much for posting these dance tutorials! I've been looking for a refresher course on the DC Bop, the hand dance I grew up loving in my younger years! You are a fantastic instructor with thorough, easy to understand directions! I love that you posted sessions with and without music, for both the men and the ladies. I am having great fun relearning the bop! Can't wait to show off at my next family reunion in DC! Much appreciation from Spingarn HS grad, 7T2!
djoy4ly I appreciate the feedback. You, and similarly minded dancers, are the reason I uploaded my videos. When I took dance classes for the first time, there were no web instructional videos on DC hand dance. I later experienced how videos helped improve my dance, so I’m glad to know that you find the videos helpful. Hope to see you on da wood!