SOLO JAZZ FOR BEGINNERS: Spanish & English

I will teach you about the history of Solo Jazz, show you original clips so that you can relate what you have learnt to its origin.

Solo Jazz, also known as Authentic Solo Jazz Dance, emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, in the African-American community of New Orleans and subsequently became popular in cities such as New York and Chicago.

Its roots can be traced back to West Africa. Durante siglos, millones de personas fueron esclavizadas y llevadas forzosamente a Norteamérica y a otros lugares. La cultura y los bailes tradicionales africanos se adaptaron y combinaron con elementos locales, dando lugar a una cultura, música y danza original y propiamente afroamericana. Así, el Authentic Jazz forma parte de esta African-American cultural tradition along with other dances such as Boogaloo, Popping, Locking and Breakdancing.

At the beginning of the 20th century, this style of dance developed in parallel to the Jazz as a musical genre, merging African and European influences to create a unique and vibrant form of expression. To this day, it is a form of expression that continues to develop and expand.

Solo Jazz is characterised by the improvisation and the individual expression through energetic and creative movements. Rhythm is also one of the most important elements of this dance.

Si quieres conocer en profundidad el origen, la historia y los valores del Solo Jazz antes de empezar, aquí tienes un artículo completo: What is Solo Jazz?

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