Online Solo Authentic Jazz Classes
Solo jazz classes teach the energetic vernacular movements of the 1930s and 40s as used in solo and partnered swing dancing. The style is rooted in the dances originated by Black dancers in places like the Savoy Ballroom in New York and is characterized by strong rhythms, musicality, and individuality. Solo jazz is part of Lindy Hop culture and is totally acceptable at swing dances today, even pre-COVID. It's also the safest swing dancing style to learn while socially distancing!
8-week solo jazz classes are now available as live Zoom classes or stream-able classes on the Lindy Maine website. All classes are one hour.
You can choose to take the live classes and have access to the replays, or purchase a complete class session (recorded in the Fall of 2020.)
You can also choose to purchase a single live Zoom class.
Classes available:
Basic online solo authentic jazz class on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting 3/3/21
Practice the basics of solo jazz (solo swing dancing) with short exercises and routines. The focus will be on folks who are have finished the "Beginner solo jazz I" and "Beginner solo jazz II" classes (equivalent to the solo jazz moves covered in the A & B in-person classes) and want to practice their skills. The class will be progressive for 8 weeks.
$80 for all 8 weeks of live Zoom classes plus access to full-class replay videos and routine videos.
Drop-in for $12 with no access to full-class video.
Intermediate/advanced online solo authentic jazz class on Thursdays at 6:00 pm starting 3/4/21
This 8-week progressive class will focus on classic and modern solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have some mastery of basic solo jazz movements before taking this class. The routines will be challenging!
$80 for all 8 weeks of live Zoom classes plus access to full-class replay videos and routine videos.
Drop-in for $12 with no access to full-class video.
Beginner solo jazz I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This is a great place to start! Learn the BASICS of solo vernacular jazz, one move at a time. You'll learn new vocabulary each week with a short sequence and lots of time to practice. The focus will be on folks who are brand new to the style or need a refresher. Skills included in this course: walking on the beat, walking every other beat, rock steps, pivot steps, touch steps, crossover steps, shouts (hallelujah rocks), heels steps, crazy legs, twists (swivels), pecks, stomp offs, tack annies, boogie drops, swing kicks, fishtails, skates, boogie backs, boogie forward, fall off the log, foot drags, lowdowns, jazz square (jazz box), slip slop.
Beginner solo jazz II, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This is the follow-up to level I. You'll build on your knowledge and learn even more moves. Skills included in this course: triple steps, single kicks, Lindy Hop basic footwork (step step triple step), pushes and crossovers, rock step kick step, kick ball changes, boogie backs, boogie forwards, fall off the log, half breaks, scissor kicks, suzie q, knee slaps, chugs, shorty george, applejacks, spank the baby, grapevines, camel walks.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic Routines I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This progressive class focuses on classic solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have some mastery of basic solo jazz movements and experience learning choreography. Routines: The Tranky Doo, Doin' The Jive, Fast Shim Sham.
Advanced Classic Routines I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This progressive class focuses on challenging classic and modern solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have mastery of basic solo jazz movements and experience learning choreography. Routines: Second half of The Big Apple, Sharon Davis routine ("Gang Busters"), Dean Collins Shim Sham.
You can choose to take the live classes and have access to the replays, or purchase a complete class session (recorded in the Fall of 2020.)
You can also choose to purchase a single live Zoom class.
Classes available:
Basic online solo authentic jazz class on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting 3/3/21
Practice the basics of solo jazz (solo swing dancing) with short exercises and routines. The focus will be on folks who are have finished the "Beginner solo jazz I" and "Beginner solo jazz II" classes (equivalent to the solo jazz moves covered in the A & B in-person classes) and want to practice their skills. The class will be progressive for 8 weeks.
$80 for all 8 weeks of live Zoom classes plus access to full-class replay videos and routine videos.
Drop-in for $12 with no access to full-class video.
Intermediate/advanced online solo authentic jazz class on Thursdays at 6:00 pm starting 3/4/21
This 8-week progressive class will focus on classic and modern solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have some mastery of basic solo jazz movements before taking this class. The routines will be challenging!
$80 for all 8 weeks of live Zoom classes plus access to full-class replay videos and routine videos.
Drop-in for $12 with no access to full-class video.
Beginner solo jazz I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This is a great place to start! Learn the BASICS of solo vernacular jazz, one move at a time. You'll learn new vocabulary each week with a short sequence and lots of time to practice. The focus will be on folks who are brand new to the style or need a refresher. Skills included in this course: walking on the beat, walking every other beat, rock steps, pivot steps, touch steps, crossover steps, shouts (hallelujah rocks), heels steps, crazy legs, twists (swivels), pecks, stomp offs, tack annies, boogie drops, swing kicks, fishtails, skates, boogie backs, boogie forward, fall off the log, foot drags, lowdowns, jazz square (jazz box), slip slop.
Beginner solo jazz II, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This is the follow-up to level I. You'll build on your knowledge and learn even more moves. Skills included in this course: triple steps, single kicks, Lindy Hop basic footwork (step step triple step), pushes and crossovers, rock step kick step, kick ball changes, boogie backs, boogie forwards, fall off the log, half breaks, scissor kicks, suzie q, knee slaps, chugs, shorty george, applejacks, spank the baby, grapevines, camel walks.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic Routines I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This progressive class focuses on classic solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have some mastery of basic solo jazz movements and experience learning choreography. Routines: The Tranky Doo, Doin' The Jive, Fast Shim Sham.
Advanced Classic Routines I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
This progressive class focuses on challenging classic and modern solo jazz sequences. It will be expected that you have mastery of basic solo jazz movements and experience learning choreography. Routines: Second half of The Big Apple, Sharon Davis routine ("Gang Busters"), Dean Collins Shim Sham.
How it works:
All students who register and pay for 8-week live Zoom sessions also receive access to the hour-long video of the class on the Lindy Maine website for streaming anytime. If you miss any live class, you can make it up using the video online starting the next day. For this reason, there are no refunds for missed classes.
The streaming-only sessions are fully available for watching at your own pace on the Lindy Maine website. Ask Jen any questions (with video if you want) as you go!
You can drop-in for live Zoom classes for $12 but you won't have access to the hour-long class video. You can purchase drop-in classes using the online registration page.
We understand that many people are under financial stresses right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want everyone to be able to dance, regardless of your financial situation. If you can't afford to pay for classes, please add "Flexible Pricing" to your cart and tell us which classes you want to take in the "note" field. We'll contact you directly and get you registered, no questions asked.
The streaming-only sessions are fully available for watching at your own pace on the Lindy Maine website. Ask Jen any questions (with video if you want) as you go!
You can drop-in for live Zoom classes for $12 but you won't have access to the hour-long class video. You can purchase drop-in classes using the online registration page.
We understand that many people are under financial stresses right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want everyone to be able to dance, regardless of your financial situation. If you can't afford to pay for classes, please add "Flexible Pricing" to your cart and tell us which classes you want to take in the "note" field. We'll contact you directly and get you registered, no questions asked.