Learn the authentic solo dance steps of the jazz & swing eras, including The Charleston and beyond, with world renowned jazz champion & dance historian Sharon Davis. For absolute beginners, no experience needed.

Each class is different over a 12-week cycle, so start anytime and drop in when you like. Or book all 12 classes in a term to get a comprehensive education in the vintage jazz dance vocabulary.

What is this class about?
Learn famous jazz steps from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Do you know how to Charleston, Suzie Q, Tabby the Cat or Camel Walk? You will! All the most important solo dance steps from the jazz and swing eras, so you can dance solo to hot & swingin’ jazz music! You will learn the history of each step, how to execute it with rhythm and style, and how it connects with other steps in the historic repertoire. Gain experience of both improvising these steps and also learning them in short routine sequences.

What is the level? This is a Level 1 class for absolute beginners, no experience is needed and everyone is welcome!

When: 7.00pm-8.00pm every Tuesday during term

2020 Term Dates:

Term 1: Tuesday 14 January – Tuesday 31 March
Term 2: Tuesday 28 April – Tuesday 14 July
Term 3: Tuesday 8 September – Tuesday 24 November

Address: Academy Studios, 15 Pratt Mews, Camden NW1 0AD

Info: https://www.jazzmad.co.uk/whatson/beginners-solo-jazz-charleston/

Questions: email info@jazzmad.co.uk