Learn Solo Jazz

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

Level description

Description
– Round 2, 2025 (March-April), taught by Cecilie

In our Solo Jazz beginners course, you will focus on learning the most important movements and rhythms of jazz dance – which is of course also the basics. You will ease your way into the expressive language of jazz dancing while grooving with the other participants and taking in the joyful music. This is the perfect place to start your journey into Solo Jazz dancing.
 

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, 2025 (March-April), taught by Jordan

Authentic Jazz, original steps, proper joy. All served in a light-hearted, high-spirited, and fun way of learning and progressing. Jordan offers a class that is built to accommodate a wide range of levels, from beginners to more experienced. You will be dancing solo and at the same time in a group with other dancers. Solo and yet together, you can immerse yourselves into the extraordinary feelings the jam circle and jam culture can provide. A communal space of protection and elevation, of unique creativity and exploration.

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

Dates: May 5th – June 26th

Registration for Beginner Courses in Lindy Hop will open next week.

Registration for the other courses will open on Thursday, April 17th 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!