Description
– Round 5, 2025 (September-October), taught by Libor
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 5, 2025 (September-October), taught by Kuno
The goal of Solo Jazz Improvers next round will be to master the legendary Big Apple Routine!
The Big Apple routine is one of the most famous solo jazz routines, dating back to the 1930s. It was choreographed by Frankie Manning, and became famous in modern time, because it was featured in the movie called Keep Punching, where it was performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers.
The routine has kept its popularity over the years, and it is known and danced all over the world today. Like the Shim Shim, when the right music comes on, people spontaneously begin to dance the routine. Which of course means that it’s a great routine to have in your dance vocabulary! Join Kuno on Solo Jazz Improvers in this coming round, to learn this amazing routine and be ready next time it comes to a dance floor near you!
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.
New weekly classes will start in mid-September
Dates: September 15th – October 30th
Registration is now open!
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.
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).
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!
We have collected some of our favorite swing songs, which are good for practicing, and we put them together in a Spotify playlist
See our full teachers team consisting of almost 40 teachers, all very passionate and eager to share their knowledge with you!
