Of course you’ll learn the routine itself, we’ll guide you step-by-step through all the moves and sequences you need to be able to dance Al & Leon’s Shim Sham with confidence.

But you’ll get much more than just a routine out of this course! You’ll also train important concepts that will improve your dancing overall:
– Basic rhythm, groove and posture
– Swinging rhythm; Ball-changes, Half-breaks
– Classic but challenging moves: Full-breaks, Eagle slides, etc
– Combining kick movements with other jazz elements

This workshop is mixed-level solo dancing, from beginner-intermediate all the way up – anyone can benefit from this course, even advanced dancers. We will build up each movement “from scratch” with no assumptions about which moves you know, but the transitions can be a little tricky so there will be enough challenge for even the most experienced dancers.

If you haven’t done any solo jazz before, you’re welcome to give it a try – but be ready for a challenge!

After the workshop, you’ve earned yourself a break, maybe a nice lunch nearby. Then, come back to the studio, and end the afternoon with a little time to practice and hang out together, where you can meet other dancers from our community. We’ll play music, dance, and enjoy a few hours together before going home with a big smile.