Ehrlich’s Leviwand Method – Full Course
Course Content
Total learning: 45 lessons
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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.
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0.1 Welcome to the Course! 05 min PreviewLecture1.1
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0.2 Precision Stringing 10 minLecture1.2
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0.3 Practice Methodology 04 min PreviewLecture1.3
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Module 1: Flying Spinning Baton Style
This module covers palm spins, drops, switches, baton spinning/twirling, spinning throws - Dragonfly Throw and Ehrlich's Boomerang.
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1.1 Intro and Warm-up 02 min PreviewLecture2.1
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1.2 Palm SpinsLecture2.2
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1.3 Palm Spin DropsLecture2.3
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1.4 Palm Spin SwitchesLecture2.4
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1.5 ACTIVITY: Marking Your LeviwandLecture2.5
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1.6 Baton Spinning or TwirlingLecture2.6
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1.7 Dragonfly Throw 1Lecture2.7
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1.8 Dragonfly Throw 2Lecture2.8
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1.9 Ehrlich’s BoomerangLecture2.9
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1.10 Horizontal Spin VariationsLecture2.10
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1.11 TIPS AND TRICKS: String Twisting ManagementLecture2.11
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1.A Magneto – SUPPLEMENTARY LESSONLecture2.12
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Module 2: Long String Manipulation
This module covers different explorations for long string manipulation. They are fundamental moves for subsequent lessons in Module 5.
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2.1 Intro and Warm-up PreviewLecture3.1
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2.2 Two-Handed Long String ManipulationLecture3.2
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2.3 Switching Hands on Two-Handed Long StringLecture3.3
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2.4 Neck WrapsLecture3.4
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2.5 Body WrapsLecture3.5
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2.6 The OrbitLecture3.6
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2.7 TIPS AND TRICKS: Pinching or Grabbing the StringLecture3.7
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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.
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3.1 Intro and Warm-up PreviewLecture4.1
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3.2 The Short String ConfigurationLecture4.2
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3.3 Getting Into The Short String ConfigurationLecture4.3
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3.4 Getting Out Of The Short String ConfigurationLecture4.4
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3.5 Tip CatchesLecture4.5
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3.6 Magician’s TwirlLecture4.6
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3.7 Under The Leg CirclesLecture4.7
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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.
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4.1 Intro and Warm-up PreviewLecture5.1
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4.2 ACTIVITY: Spotting Exercises PreviewLecture5.2
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4.3 Pirouettes or TurnsLecture5.3
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4.4 Stepping Turns or ChaînésLecture5.4
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4.5 Sustained SpinningLecture5.5
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4.6 Jumping TurnsLecture5.6
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4.7 Pretzel RollsLecture5.7
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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.
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5.1 Intro and Warm-up PreviewLecture6.1
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5.2 Jeté Jump OverLecture6.2
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5.3 Calypso JumpLecture6.3
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5.4 Butterfly KickLecture6.4
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5.5 Back Bend Duckout / LayoutLecture6.5
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5.6 Illusion TurnLecture6.6
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5.7 Ehrlich’s Long String CartwheelLecture6.7
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Where to Go From Here
You've learned Ehrlich's Leviwand Method, now what?
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6.1 Where to Go From Here 03 minLecture7.1
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6.2 Vision for the Art of Leviwand 05 min PreviewLecture7.2
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0.1 Welcome to the Course!
RESOURCES:
FLOW-WAND FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
- Recommended for complete beginners, and those who want a refresher course
- LINK: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/flowwand
- DISCOUNT CODE: “leviwanddance” for 10% off
LEVIWAND VENDORS
Here are some recommendations for beginners:
Flowtoys
- RECOMMENDATION: flow-wand, extra string, DVD copy of Flow-wand Fundamentals
- LINK: https://flowtoys.com/props/wands
- DISCOUNT CODE: “leviwanddance” for 10% discount
Fun In Motion Toys
- RECOMMENDATION: collapsible Wandini
- LINK: https://funinmotiontoys.com/products/wandini
- DISCOUNT CODE: “leviwanddance” for 10% discount
- NOTE: they do not have extra string option
MoodHoops
- RECOMMENDATION: LED Leviwand
- LINK: https://moodhoops.com/levi-wands/
- DISCOUNT CODE: “firechill” for 5% discount
0.2 Precision Stringing
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