I had just turned 18 years old when I took classes with Luigi. I am now 74. At that time he had live piano and drums in the studio so that after he taught the various combinations at the end of the classes he would ask the musicians to change tempos from jazz to Latin to waltz time, etc. so students who would be auditioning for shows would have the various experiences. My life outside his class was conventional and pedestrian; his classes were the only light in my world. I was never even close to being a good dancer, but I loved his technique and adored Luigi and taking the class.
@cheriemarie5283
5 жыл бұрын
I was in my early 20's when I took a jazz class with Luigi in NYC. I shall never forget it. I am now going to be 65 years old and still do his exercise routine. I was never close to being a good dance either, but I, too, loved his technique and will never forget him. His motto "never stop moving" is the one thing that keeps me going! ❤️
@sheilatucker76765 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful journey it was for me Thank-you! Studied with this master since I was 15 ...live music the best time of my life ....he was family and brought out the best in all of us.
@coramitchell40428 жыл бұрын
I was trained by the Luigi style with my teacher in TN.(70's and 80's) She knew him and many of our jazz technique came from his style. LOVE this video…. brings back some great memories…. …
@josephdoucette709610 жыл бұрын
Wow! I remember that day! That studio was the best, it was full of energy, and life. Dancers from around the world and Broadway dancing the Luigi technique. It was fun to watch this video, and see myself when I was 21 years old lol. I am and always will be taking class at Luigi's Jazz Centre, for 34 yrs. I teach for Luigi as well as teach his technique all around the world. God bless Luigi and Francis
@bruenhildehaiena
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to your great distributing Luigi jazz dance technique! We are all missionary of Luigi Jazz introducing it through the world.
@nancywelch1
6 жыл бұрын
Bless Luigi for giving hope to so many people. and to you to Joseph for keeping his memory alive . I am sure you both have helped so many people.
@lohphat13 жыл бұрын
It's Francis Roach in class! (the white shirt and featured at the end of the piece with the NY shirt). Francis teaches Luigi's class on 68th St. to this day with the Master himself in the corner. Francis is one of the most giving and supportive teachers I've had the honor of taking class from. Thank you for carrying on the tradition of this craft from person to person, generation to generation. No book or video can match the effort handing down an arts tradition.
@BrendafromFlatbush12 жыл бұрын
Sooo many happy hours I spent in that old studio...and, incredibly, was able to come back and take class with the masters--Luigi and the sublime Francis--almost 30 years later! Inspired by Luigi all over again, this time as a joyful example of how to grow old fabulously. Bravo! NEVER STOP MOVING!
@SherylsStuff8 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful person was Luigi!! Bright light.
@Mitch284212 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marika for posting this piece. Imagine my surprise to see the old gang dancing up a storm. And of course to see myself on You Tube, what a hoot. Again thanks for the warm memories. These were good times amongst very determined and talented people.
@bruenhildehaiena
6 жыл бұрын
My memory of Luigi Jazz Dance is always with his old studio on the 62nd Street of Broadway. What a nostalgic smell of the stairs that had a delicatessen in the ground floor!
@denisebell34358 жыл бұрын
he would teach Saturday classes at Kings borough Community college in the 70's I loved it. I was a full time student and joined the modern dance club. he was very personable
@BrendafromFlatbush9 жыл бұрын
So many happy hours spent in that studio! Love this!
@professoraalebecker11 жыл бұрын
I will respect and love Luigi´s work and your person. M.Francis is a special too and have a great humor. I wanna a thank you for post this video because my life dande beginns with Luigi and I will take in my heart forever.
@lucasr6219 жыл бұрын
RIP
@gailgottlieb5146 жыл бұрын
I loved him but felt so, below the salt everyone one was so good! His favorite phrase at that time give me that Gene Kelly stuff! Seeing this I wish I had tried harder but I was already 20 with no real training.
@jazzteacher12 жыл бұрын
llevo tod mi vida viviendo de la danza y mi tecnica es luigi gracias maestro por que mucha gente no sabe que para dar clases para sentir es muy importante una tecnica un estilo mater usted eslo maximo
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I had just turned 18 years old when I took classes with Luigi. I am now 74. At that time he had live piano and drums in the studio so that after he taught the various combinations at the end of the classes he would ask the musicians to change tempos from jazz to Latin to waltz time, etc. so students who would be auditioning for shows would have the various experiences. My life outside his class was conventional and pedestrian; his classes were the only light in my world. I was never even close to being a good dancer, but I loved his technique and adored Luigi and taking the class.
@cheriemarie5283
5 жыл бұрын
I was in my early 20's when I took a jazz class with Luigi in NYC. I shall never forget it. I am now going to be 65 years old and still do his exercise routine. I was never close to being a good dance either, but I, too, loved his technique and will never forget him. His motto "never stop moving" is the one thing that keeps me going! ❤️
Such a wonderful journey it was for me Thank-you! Studied with this master since I was 15 ...live music the best time of my life ....he was family and brought out the best in all of us.
I was trained by the Luigi style with my teacher in TN.(70's and 80's) She knew him and many of our jazz technique came from his style. LOVE this video…. brings back some great memories…. …
Wow! I remember that day! That studio was the best, it was full of energy, and life. Dancers from around the world and Broadway dancing the Luigi technique. It was fun to watch this video, and see myself when I was 21 years old lol. I am and always will be taking class at Luigi's Jazz Centre, for 34 yrs. I teach for Luigi as well as teach his technique all around the world. God bless Luigi and Francis
@bruenhildehaiena
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to your great distributing Luigi jazz dance technique! We are all missionary of Luigi Jazz introducing it through the world.
@nancywelch1
6 жыл бұрын
Bless Luigi for giving hope to so many people. and to you to Joseph for keeping his memory alive . I am sure you both have helped so many people.
It's Francis Roach in class! (the white shirt and featured at the end of the piece with the NY shirt). Francis teaches Luigi's class on 68th St. to this day with the Master himself in the corner. Francis is one of the most giving and supportive teachers I've had the honor of taking class from. Thank you for carrying on the tradition of this craft from person to person, generation to generation. No book or video can match the effort handing down an arts tradition.
Sooo many happy hours I spent in that old studio...and, incredibly, was able to come back and take class with the masters--Luigi and the sublime Francis--almost 30 years later! Inspired by Luigi all over again, this time as a joyful example of how to grow old fabulously. Bravo! NEVER STOP MOVING!
Such a beautiful person was Luigi!! Bright light.
Thank you Marika for posting this piece. Imagine my surprise to see the old gang dancing up a storm. And of course to see myself on You Tube, what a hoot. Again thanks for the warm memories. These were good times amongst very determined and talented people.
@bruenhildehaiena
6 жыл бұрын
My memory of Luigi Jazz Dance is always with his old studio on the 62nd Street of Broadway. What a nostalgic smell of the stairs that had a delicatessen in the ground floor!
he would teach Saturday classes at Kings borough Community college in the 70's I loved it. I was a full time student and joined the modern dance club. he was very personable
So many happy hours spent in that studio! Love this!
I will respect and love Luigi´s work and your person. M.Francis is a special too and have a great humor. I wanna a thank you for post this video because my life dande beginns with Luigi and I will take in my heart forever.
RIP
I loved him but felt so, below the salt everyone one was so good! His favorite phrase at that time give me that Gene Kelly stuff! Seeing this I wish I had tried harder but I was already 20 with no real training.
llevo tod mi vida viviendo de la danza y mi tecnica es luigi gracias maestro por que mucha gente no sabe que para dar clases para sentir es muy importante una tecnica un estilo mater usted eslo maximo
Luiggi the best!
luigi is god...
what is the song called that they all dance to?