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About Tutting Institution
Welcome to Tutting Institution, a dance school that specializes in the art of tutting. Our academy offers tutting classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our classes are designed to immerse you in every style of tutting, from micro to full body, led by the best tutters in the world. Each class you will be learning and exploring foundations, concepts, and fun combinations along with open tutting discussions. Our mission is to create a community where all tutters can come together to share and learn. We hope to see you soon!
Our Instructors
Shaype
Our founder, Shaype, is a worldwide instructor with over 5 years of teaching. Shaype is an expert of every style of tutting, particularly her creativity with leg tutting and the use of flexible angles has set her apart from the rest. No matter what your level of experience, Shaype’s classes will guide you to a deeper understanding of tutting, giving you the tools to create on your own! Join Shaype in her next class to learn the full-body tutting foundations she has created and see why shaype is the go-to tutting expert.
Ryoga
Ryoga is a professional tutting instructor who has been exploring and mastering the craft of tutting for over a decade. Ryoga's specialty is finger tutting and he’s developed a range of unique skills and concepts that he can teach to anyone. As a teacher, Ryoga prioritizes not only thinking outside the box but also precision, cleanliness, and grid awareness, ensuring that you build a strong foundation. Whether you're a beginner or an expert tutter, he can help you improve your skills and take your craft to the next level.
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Class Description
Bonebreaking and angle Stretches
Our Bonebreaking and Angle stretching classes are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to stretch properly and at their own pace. Our experienced instructors will guide you through new towel stretches and angle stretches that will help you upgrade your angles and get more comfortable in your bone breaks. Even if you've never tried bonebreaking or have been practicing bonebreaking for awhile now, this class is for everyone!
Leg Tutting Levels 1 & 2
Our Level 1 & 2 leg tutting classes have positions that are grounded and easy to practice, requiring only a moderate level of flexibility, strength and balance. Our class will cover Shaypes' level 1 & 2 leg tutting foundations, including Shaype's original leg tutting grids and drills. Every class you attend will consist of a new combination that aligns with the new concepts, positions, and grids we review along with new ways of thinking! Join shaype in learning her foundations and become a full body tutter!
Advanced Finger Tutting
Our Advanced Finger Tutting/Styles class build upon the foundations and concepts learned in Finger Tutting/Styles. With this knowledge, we delve into advanced combinations, grids, and ways of thinking as well as explore styles that were too difficult to teach in a basic level. This class is designed to challenge you and help you take your Finger Tutting/Styles to the next level! Each class explores an advanced Finger Tutting/Styles combination that highlights the concepts/style discussed in class. Join us in advancing your tutting skills!
Finger Tutting/Styles
Our finger tutting classes are designed to help you master the basic techniques of different styles of finger tutting. Our programs of drills, grid work, and exercises will help your hands adapt to the intricate movements and unique styles within finger tutting. Every class is different, so each time you attend, you will learn new techniques, combinations, concepts, and style. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, our classes provide an excellent opportunity to improve your skills and explore new styles.
Horton warm up & Leg Tutting Level 3
Our warm-up is unlike any other, by combining Lester Horton’s modern dance technique, which is known for its focus on straight lines, and Shaypes' unique full-body tutting foundations, you can develop a better understanding of your body's movement within your body grid. We will then apply the technique and Shaypes' Leg tutting grids into the Level 3 Leg Tutting combination. Level 3 consists of only one leg standing positions, focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility to execute more advanced positions.
Fundamentals of Tutting
Our tutting classes focus on teaching you the foundations of tutting, including the multiple different grids that are involved with your arms' natural body geometry. Our tutting drills and grid work will help you correct bad habits and develop precision in your movements. Each class we will explore and discuss different concepts, and there will be a combination taught that highlights what we are focusing on. Join us in exploring and understanding the classic style of tutting!
Advanced Tutting
This months special guest ARSENAL teaching the style Connecting inside tutting. Lets explore everything Tutting has to offer! Our Advanced Tutting classes build upon the foundations and concepts learned in Fundamentals of Tutting. With this knowledge, we delve into advanced combinations, grids, and ways of thinking. This class is designed to challenge you and help you take your tutting to the next level! Each class explores an advanced Tutting combination that highlights the concepts discussed in class, and may include difficult arm angles. Join us in advancing your tutting skills!
