Online Solo Authentic Jazz Classes
Solo jazz classes teach the 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!
Solo jazz classes are now available to stream on the Lindy Maine website. All classes are one hour.
Classes available for streaming at your own pace:
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.
Beginner solo jazz III: Charleston Bootcamp! Stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
Your introduction to 20s and 30s Charleston! This high-energy style will get you moving. Skills included in this course: 20s Charleston basic and variations (both leader and follower footwork), single kicks, double kicks, side to side kicks, front and back kicks, 30s Charleston basic (both leader and follower footwork), three rhythm breaks (messaround, 1/2 break/pecks, leap/toe/step/stomp), 30s variations (scoot, drag, forward kick, scarecrow, fan kick, jump charleston).
Basic Solo Jazz I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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 is progressive for 8 weeks and includes a soul routine to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered".
Basic Solo Jazz II, stream anytime online at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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", "Beginner solo jazz II", and "Beginner solo jazz III: Charleston Bootcamp" 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 classes and routine videos.
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.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic Routines II, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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! Featured routine: The Uptown Shuffle, the Jitterbug Stroll, and the Al &I Leon Shim Sham.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic/Modern Routines III, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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. Routines include Mama's Stew.
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.
Advanced Classic Routines II, 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: Trickeration, Kat's Fur, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
Classes available for streaming at your own pace:
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.
Beginner solo jazz III: Charleston Bootcamp! Stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
Your introduction to 20s and 30s Charleston! This high-energy style will get you moving. Skills included in this course: 20s Charleston basic and variations (both leader and follower footwork), single kicks, double kicks, side to side kicks, front and back kicks, 30s Charleston basic (both leader and follower footwork), three rhythm breaks (messaround, 1/2 break/pecks, leap/toe/step/stomp), 30s variations (scoot, drag, forward kick, scarecrow, fan kick, jump charleston).
Basic Solo Jazz I, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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 is progressive for 8 weeks and includes a soul routine to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered".
Basic Solo Jazz II, stream anytime online at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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", "Beginner solo jazz II", and "Beginner solo jazz III: Charleston Bootcamp" 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 classes and routine videos.
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.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic Routines II, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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! Featured routine: The Uptown Shuffle, the Jitterbug Stroll, and the Al &I Leon Shim Sham.
Intermediate/Advanced Classic/Modern Routines III, stream online anytime at your own pace (no Zoom classes)
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. Routines include Mama's Stew.
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.
Advanced Classic Routines II, 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: Trickeration, Kat's Fur, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
How it works:
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!
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.
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.