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Shift of Weight

David Finkelstein, Composer and Pianist

Music for Graham-based Modern Dance Classes!

The music on this CD has been composed to follow the meters, tempi,

accents, and moods of the Floor and Center exercises most typically

given in a Graham-based class. Also included are pieces for moving

across the floor. The music is sensuous and powerful and can be used

for other modern dance techniques.

"David's music is more than accompaniment; it offers the teacher

a collaborative partner, driven by David's deep understanding of

the Graham technique."

                                                     Denise Jefferson

                                                      Director, The Ailey School 

                                                      New York, NY

1.  Bounces I	3:20 min.
2.  Bounces II	3:18 min.
3.  Bounces III	2:56 min.
4.  Spiral Breathings I	2:31 min.
5.  Spiral Breathings II	2:36 min.
6.  Contractions Between the Legs	1:42 min.
7.  Deep Stretches I	2: 25 min.
8.  Deep Stretches II	1:12 min.
9.  Feet Coming Forward/ Contractions on Three/ Long Leans	2:24 min.
10.  Turns Around the Back	1:34 min.
11.  Turns Around the Back II	1:21 min.
12.  Turns Around the Back III	1:35 min.
13.  Back Leg Extensions/ Pretzel Exercise/ Slow Back Falls	3:27 min.
14.  Pleadings I	1:21 min.
15.  Pleadings II	1:13 min.
16.  Exercise On 6 2s	1:01 min.
17.  Center Foot Warmup I	1:40 min.
18.  Center Foot Warmup II	1:52 min.
19.  Pliés I	6:48 min.
20.  Pliés II	5:40 min.
21.  Adagio with Contractions	1:50 min.
22.  Side Contractions	0:47 min.
23.  Center Combination in 3s	1:36 min.
24.  Prances	0: 30 min.
25.  Jumps	0.22 min.
26.  Triplets	2:55 min.
27.  Step Draws	2:53 min.
	Total Time: 63:56 min.