Solo Jazz & Charleston, common known as Authentic Jazz, are an African-American dance which was born in Harlem, New York City, and has evolved with the jazz music of that time. It was very popular dance during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Authentic Jazz frequently described as a jazz dance and it is a member of the swing dance family. Authentic Jazz dance is intimately tied to the music and changes as the musical styles and patterns change.
Many elements of Authentic Jazz can be seen in a variety of contemporary dances such as hip-hop, break-dance, modern jazz, shuffling, and more. In addition, it has influenced other swing dance styles – many steps in partnered dancing are actually variations of Authentic Jazz moves.
Authentic Jazz dance is intimately tied to the music and changes as the musical styles and patterns change.
After this course you will know 50 Solo Jazz Dance steps and moves. With this vocabulary you can improvise and enjoy dancing to jazz and swing music. It will be a good starting point to Swing Dance World, the world which is full of different kinds of dances, like Lindy Hop, Tap Dance, Blues, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and more else.