Ehrlich’s Leviwand Method – Full Course

Ehrlich’s Leviwand / Dancing Cane Method – Full Course Package

Nov

Teacher Ehrlich Ocampo
Categories Leviwand
Students 142 (Registered)

Dance with magic as you make your stick fly with the force! Flow gracefully and perform confidently as you learn the secrets of the leviwand or dancing cane with tried and tested precision techniques.

Leviwand or the dancing cane is a traditional magic practice that has evolved into a mesmerizing and dynamic art. From world-renowned Cirque du Soleil artist, Ehrlich’s Leviwand Method course will teach you flying spinning batons, seamless manipulation, dance moves, and acrobatic techniques with this magical prop.

Ehrlich “Firechill” Ocampo will help you master the method with step-by-step instructions, exploration prompts for showmanship and illusion enhancement, and even an exclusive group for troubleshooting and feedback.

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

Flow/object manipulation artists, dancers, entertainers, and magicians looking to upgrade their flow and performance with magic, fluidity, grace, precision, and movement.

Course Content

Total learning: 45 lessons

Introduction
A short introduction for the course, some history, how we will set-up our string, and our methodology for practice.
- Lecture1.1
  
  0.1 Welcome to the Course! 05 min Preview
- Lecture1.2
  
  0.2 Precision Stringing 10 min
- Lecture1.3
  
  0.3 Practice Methodology 04 min Preview
Module 1: Flying Spinning Baton Style
This module covers palm spins, drops, switches, baton spinning/twirling, spinning throws - Dragonfly Throw and Ehrlich's Boomerang.
- Lecture2.1
  
  1.1 Intro and Warm-up 02 min Preview
- Lecture2.2
  
  1.2 Palm Spins
- Lecture2.3
  
  1.3 Palm Spin Drops
- Lecture2.4
  
  1.4 Palm Spin Switches
- Lecture2.5
  
  1.5 ACTIVITY: Marking Your Leviwand
- Lecture2.6
  
  1.6 Baton Spinning or Twirling
- Lecture2.7
  
  1.7 Dragonfly Throw 1
- Lecture2.8
  
  1.8 Dragonfly Throw 2
- Lecture2.9
  
  1.9 Ehrlich’s Boomerang
- Lecture2.10
  
  1.10 Horizontal Spin Variations
- Lecture2.11
  
  1.11 TIPS AND TRICKS: String Twisting Management
- Lecture2.12
  
  1.A Magneto – SUPPLEMENTARY LESSON
Module 2: Long String Manipulation
This module covers different explorations for long string manipulation. They are fundamental moves for subsequent lessons in Module 5.
- Lecture3.1
  
  2.1 Intro and Warm-up Preview
- Lecture3.2
  
  2.2 Two-Handed Long String Manipulation
- Lecture3.3
  
  2.3 Switching Hands on Two-Handed Long String
- Lecture3.4
  
  2.4 Neck Wraps
- Lecture3.5
  
  2.5 Body Wraps
- Lecture3.6
  
  2.6 The Orbit
- Lecture3.7
  
  2.7 TIPS AND TRICKS: Pinching or Grabbing the String
Module 3: Short String Configuration
This module covers the short string configuration - why we do it, how we go in and out of it seamlessly during flow or performance, and a few moves we could incorporate such as tip catches, magician's twirl, and under the leg circles.
- Lecture4.1
  
  3.1 Intro and Warm-up Preview
- Lecture4.2
  
  3.2 The Short String Configuration
- Lecture4.3
  
  3.3 Getting Into The Short String Configuration
- Lecture4.4
  
  3.4 Getting Out Of The Short String Configuration
- Lecture4.5
  
  3.5 Tip Catches
- Lecture4.6
  
  3.6 Magician’s Twirl
- Lecture4.7
  
  3.7 Under The Leg Circles
Module 4: Dance Moves
This module covers foundations of various dance moves that we can incorporate into our leviwand flow/performance in any style - the turns, stepping turns, sustained spinning, jumping turns, and pretzel rolls.
- Lecture5.1
  
  4.1 Intro and Warm-up Preview
- Lecture5.2
  
  4.2 ACTIVITY: Spotting Exercises Preview
- Lecture5.3
  
  4.3 Pirouettes or Turns
- Lecture5.4
  
  4.4 Stepping Turns or Chaînés
- Lecture5.5
  
  4.5 Sustained Spinning
- Lecture5.6
  
  4.6 Jumping Turns
- Lecture5.7
  
  4.7 Pretzel Rolls
Module 5: Long String Dance and Acrobatic Moves
We will dive into some advanced dance and acrobatic moves - the jump over, the calypso jump, butterfly kick, backbend duckout or the layout, illusion turn, and Ehrlich’s Long String Cartwheel.
- Lecture6.1
  
  5.1 Intro and Warm-up Preview
- Lecture6.2
  
  5.2 Jeté Jump Over
- Lecture6.3
  
  5.3 Calypso Jump
- Lecture6.4
  
  5.4 Butterfly Kick
- Lecture6.5
  
  5.5 Back Bend Duckout / Layout
- Lecture6.6
  
  5.6 Illusion Turn
- Lecture6.7
  
  5.7 Ehrlich’s Long String Cartwheel
Where to Go From Here
You've learned Ehrlich's Leviwand Method, now what?
- Lecture7.1
  
  6.1 Where to Go From Here 03 min
- Lecture7.2
  
  6.2 Vision for the Art of Leviwand 05 min Preview

Instructor

Ehrlich Ocampo

Ehrlich "Firechill" Ocampo has been performing with the leviwand or the dancing cane since 2013, exploring and developing his own acrobatic and dynamic style. Since then, he has performed for events, performing groups, festivals, and circus productions. Notable experiences include introducing leviwand to Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and the first leviwand act on the Cirque du Soleil stage.

$149.99

INCLUDES:

3 hours and 34 minutes of video content
5 Categorized Modules with 44 Lessons
Step-by-step instruction, crafted for your progressive learning
Additional activities, tips, and tricks
Warm-ups and drills
Polishing and performance enhancement segment for each lesson
Admission to exclusive Facebook group for troubleshooting and feedback
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Ehrlich’s Leviwand Method – Full Course

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

Course Content

Introduction A short introduction for the course, some history, how we will set-up our string, and our methodology for practice.

Module 1: Flying Spinning Baton Style This module covers palm spins, drops, switches, baton spinning/twirling, spinning throws - Dragonfly Throw and Ehrlich's Boomerang.

Module 2: Long String Manipulation This module covers different explorations for long string manipulation. They are fundamental moves for subsequent lessons in Module 5.

Module 3: Short String Configuration This module covers the short string configuration - why we do it, how we go in and out of it seamlessly during flow or performance, and a few moves we could incorporate such as tip catches, magician's twirl, and under the leg circles.

Module 4: Dance Moves This module covers foundations of various dance moves that we can incorporate into our leviwand flow/performance in any style - the turns, stepping turns, sustained spinning, jumping turns, and pretzel rolls.

Module 5: Long String Dance and Acrobatic Moves We will dive into some advanced dance and acrobatic moves - the jump over, the calypso jump, butterfly kick, backbend duckout or the layout, illusion turn, and Ehrlich’s Long String Cartwheel.

Where to Go From Here You've learned Ehrlich's Leviwand Method, now what?

Instructor

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Introduction
A short introduction for the course, some history, how we will set-up our string, and our methodology for practice.

Module 1: Flying Spinning Baton Style
This module covers palm spins, drops, switches, baton spinning/twirling, spinning throws - Dragonfly Throw and Ehrlich's Boomerang.

Module 2: Long String Manipulation
This module covers different explorations for long string manipulation. They are fundamental moves for subsequent lessons in Module 5.

Module 3: Short String Configuration
This module covers the short string configuration - why we do it, how we go in and out of it seamlessly during flow or performance, and a few moves we could incorporate such as tip catches, magician's twirl, and under the leg circles.

Module 4: Dance Moves
This module covers foundations of various dance moves that we can incorporate into our leviwand flow/performance in any style - the turns, stepping turns, sustained spinning, jumping turns, and pretzel rolls.

Module 5: Long String Dance and Acrobatic Moves
We will dive into some advanced dance and acrobatic moves - the jump over, the calypso jump, butterfly kick, backbend duckout or the layout, illusion turn, and Ehrlich’s Long String Cartwheel.

Where to Go From Here
You've learned Ehrlich's Leviwand Method, now what?