Solo Jazz - Open-Level

Class description

Solo Jazz is one of the many "social dances" of the Swing era that took root in African-American culture. In this course, we will focus on groove and rhythm – groove can be understood as a feeling, that is, a connection to the rhythmically complex music of Swing. Not only will we learn Solo Jazz Steps, but we’ll also learn how to use our bodies to bring the music to life.

Whether you’ve taken Solo Jazz or other courses before, or none at all – everyone is welcome and will (hopefully) come away from this course with a deeper understanding of the music and the movements associated with it.

Prerequisites

• Classes attended: none or taster
• I feel comfortable with: no requirements
• Comfortable pace: no requirements

Notes

• To choose the right course, take a look at our notes on the course system
• Please bring a change of shoes with light-coloured soles or socks for dancing to the course