solo jazz (4 Week blocks/drop ins)
Tuesdays, 8.30pm - 9.45pm
All Levels
£30 (Block of 4) or £9pw
Solo Jazz is so much more than just remembering a routine - it’s about connecting with so many of the values of jazz dance as an African American art form: self expression, collaboration, improvisation, community and creativity.
Our weekly Solo Jazz classes provide a supportive, collaborative environment to explore rhythm, get creative with classic jazz steps, build your confidence improvising and strengthen your relationship to the music we love to dance to. All of these skills not only help us invest in our own dancing, building the connection between our own movement and jazz rhythms, but help us to bring more to the table as a Lindy Hopper as well!
These open level sessions allow for everyone to work at their own pace, selecting their own level of challenge as we explore classic steps, draw inspiration from classic clips and dive into the history of jazz.
WHEN
We offer Solo Jazz classes on Tuesdays (8:30pm - 9:30pm) bookable on a four-week rolling basis. Attendees are welcome to join the 30 minute social before class as well.
The block starting April 29th will be a four week course exploring the classic routine, The Tranky Doo. This is open to all levels however familiarity with the Shim Sham is recommended.
WHERE
Classes are held at Chapter Arts Centre (Market Road, Canton, CF5 1QE), in a spacious room on the ground floor called “First Space”.
HOW MUCH
A four-week block is £30 per person however we also offer single week bookings at £9pw.
If you sign up for multiple courses that run during the same four week period, you will get a discount. One course is £30, two courses is £55, three courses is £75.
A percentage of the proceeds from this course will be donated to organisations championing dances of the African diaspora as well as those supporting antiracism and social justice initiatives. Learn more here.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled by the organiser. In the case that the event is cancelled, all attendees will be fully refunded or offered a chance to pass their booking over to a new date.
If you book on and find yourself unable to join the course, you are welcome to transfer your booking to the next month’s course, provided you let us know up to 24hrs before the start of the first session. You may postpone your booking twice, but after that your booking will expire, and you will need to re-book your place.
SAFETY MEASURES
From January 2023, we no longer require proof of a negative lateral flow test at check in for class. If you feel unwell or test positive for COVID, please do not attend class.
All classes have limited numbers, ensuring plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable dancing. The room is well ventilated with windows and doors open where possible.
If you wish to wear a mask during class, please feel empowered to do so however it is not required. We encourage dancers to sanitise before, during and at the end of class.
“Jessie’s classes have helped me to experience music and movement in a group - the classes are really well structured and pose a satisfying challenge as well as a giggle! Her instructions are really broken down and easy to understand, plus the music is the best too”
“Solo jazz used to be something I SHOULD do but having taken these classes with Jessie it’s now something I WANT to do.””
“Solo Jazz Sundays gave me the freedom and technical know-how to dance in a way that feels great in my body. I can self express, connect with rhythm and be more creative in how I move to great music”
“Solo Jazz is a terrific way to explore your individual style with other like-minded dancers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere created by the incredibly hard working Jessie - not to mention its an amazing work out!”
“I love solo jazz, and Jessie’s great and clear teaching. I also love the fact that it’s all levels, and everyone is welcome. I get to learn something new every time and it has really made me a better dancer, alone and with partner. Jessie has amazing touch to all of her teaching and you will leave the class with a smile on your face”
“It’s wonderful to try new moves, and I really enjoy Jessie’s approach to improvising & how we’re encouraged to really listen and respond. This is an important part of any dance and she makes it very accessible and lots of fun.”