Learn Solo Jazz

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

Level description

Description
– Round 2, 2026 (March-April), taught by Cecilie

Begin your Solo Jazz journey by diving into the most iconic movements of the dance, all grooved to fantastic music and full of joyful energy. 🎵
 
In this course, you’ll not only learn the essential Solo Jazz vocabulary, but also explore how to improvise with these movements and make them your own. Along the way, we’ll work with short choreographies and touch on the history and origins behind the steps, giving you a deeper understanding of the dance and its roots.
 
This class is the perfect starting point for anyone new to Solo Jazz — and a great way to build both confidence and creativity on the dance floor!
 

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 2, 2026 (March-April), taught by Libor

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. 

Upcoming Round of Classes

Dates: March 2nd – April 30th

– 8 weeks, with classes once per week
– Easter Break with no classes in week 14

Registration is open!

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!