Learn Solo Jazz

Learn the popular Authentic Jazz moves from the golden era of jazz

Level description

Description
– Round 4, 2025 (August-September), taught by Namiko

Ready to groove? This Solo Jazz beginners course is all about discovering the joy of dancing on your own! We’ll explore how to connect deeply with the music and turn its rhythm and groove into expressive movement with classic jazz steps and mindful body awareness. This class will help you build confidence, musicality, and freedom in your dance. We also explore an iconic routine of participants choice (e.g. Shim Sham, Jitterbug Stroll, Mama Stew) to bring it all together. Bring your energy and love for the music to start your solo jazz journey!
 

Level Guidance

You don’t need any prior dance experience to join this course. But if you have danced swing or another dance before, then that’s of course an advantage.

Description
– Round 4, 2025 (August-September), taught by Cecilie

description coming soon 

Level Guidance

You should have taken at least a beginner course in Solo Jazz previously, or have a basic knowledge of solo jazz, to be able to join this course. 

Next round of classes
6th of March – 4th of May

Upcoming Round of Classes

Summer workshops in July
Join our summer dance classes all through July!
Flexible sign-ups, fun topics, and no need to commit to a full round.

New weekly classes from August

Dates: August 4th – September 11th
Registration opens this Wednesday, July 9th, at noon

What is Solo Jazz?

Solo jazz, also called Vernacular Jazz or Authentic Jazz is often referred to as dancing without a partner, as opposed to dancing with a partner (as traditionally done in i.e. lindy hop, shag and blues). The dance itself has had many influences, mainly from dances invented and danced from the 1920’s – 1950’s: from cakewalks to Charleston, Lindy Hop, Blues and beyond.

Classes will focus on increasing your body awareness, improving quality of movement while appreciating musicality and rhythm. Working on your solo movements goes a great way towards improving your partnered dancing.

Recommended shoes for Solo Jazz

Flat shoes will be the best choice, preferably with a bit slidey sole and with a padded/cushioned insole, for better comfort. For beginners, regular sneakers would often be enough (just check if you can slide and turn in them without getting stuck or making a squeak sound on the floor).

If you want to invest in proper dance shoes,
try one of these brands:

They are all based in  Europe, and they all have options for women and men.

Midweek Social

Social dance & hang out with your dance friends during Midweek Social every Wednesday from 20.15-22.30. It’s free and open for everyone! 

Swing Music

We have collected some of our favorite swing  songs, which are good for  practicing, and we put them together in a Spotify playlist 

Teachers

See our full teachers team consisting of almost 40 teachers, all very passionate and eager to share their knowledge with you!