Learn Solo Jazz

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

Level description

Description
This solo jazz class will be open level. It takes place every Wednesday at 17.20 and you can simply show up the weeks you are able. Every week will be a stand alone class so it’s fine not to be there every week. The class will in September-October be taught by the always inspiring Sara Bang! 

Open Level means, that there is space for complete beginners, as well as improvers of solo dancing and experienced dancers. The focus will be on dancing! Dancing to the music, dancing together and dancing with our whole body – something dancers on any level should be working on. There will also be time for deep diving into details and some fun choreos to ease the brain.

This class is for free for everyone who takes other classes at Happy Feet Studio.

Description
– Round 4, 2026 taught by Libor

The main routine of this round will be The Big Apple!

The Big Apple is one of the most famous solo jazz routines, dating back to the 1930s. It has been choreographed by Frankie Manning, and became one of the scenes in a movie called Keep Punching, where it was performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers.
The routine has keept its popularity over the years, and it is known and danced all over the world also today (see e.g. the Harlem Hot Shots performance at Snowball 2019). Just like the Shim Sham, it pops up spontaneously whenever the right music comes on. This cool uptempo routine is a great thing to have in your dance vocabulary!

Upcoming Round of Classes

Dates: September 7th – October 29th

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.

Special Offer: Buy Swivells shoes with a 15€ (110 DKK) discount with this code: HAPPYFEET15 🛍️

Midweek Social

Social dance & hang out with your dance friends during Midweek Social every Wednesday from 20.00-22.00.
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!