Jazz dance, also known as Authentic Jazz or Solo Jazz, is an African-American cultural art form that was born at the turn of the 20th century in the United States of America primarily out of the formerly enslaved African American communities.

It grew out of many influences, mainly traditional African dances, as well as what the dancers of the time had contact with during it's inception and early growth. It grew alongside the Blues and Jazz music that came out of the same community at the time. 

The Jazz & Things Online School launches today! September 23rd. The courses available are Jazz Foundations and Jazz Lab. The Jazz Studio course will launch winter 2026/27. Join the Waitlist to be told when it's ready ahead of time!

Jazz Foundations is your starting point if you're new to jazz dance or at a beginner to improver level.

Jazz Lab builds on those same core concepts with added depth and complexity, ideal for Intermediate to Intermediate/Advanced level dancers, or once Foundations feels comfortable.

Jazz Studio (launching later in 2026) is designed for Advanced and Professional level dancers. For those who really want to dig deep into Jazz dance and develop their unique style and practice.

If you're not sure where to start, or have any questions, email me at [email protected], I'd be happy to hear from you!

Jazz Foundations: £21 monthly subscription.

Jazz Lab: £21 monthly subscription.

Jazz Studio: To be confirmed, launching in winter 2026/2027. 

Subscription to each of the courses gives you full access to all of the classes within that level for as long as you are subscribed. Including Main Course Classes, Concept Classes, Warm Ups, Cool Downs, Glossaries etc. As well as access to the Community Groups for each level where you can ask questions, celebrate wins and interact with peers. 

For now there is no Annual subscription on any of the courses. 

Jazz & Things will run on a monthly subscription model. So you have full access to all the course materials and relevant community groups from the moment of subscribing until you stop your subscription.

Within that, you'll also get access to all future updates at no additional cost as long as you are subscribed. 

For now, there is no annual subscription payment model. 

Yes. I offer a money-back guarantee within 14 days of your first payment. If the school isn't right for you just email and I'll issue a full refund. No questions asked.

The ethos here is about growth through regular, playful, experimental practice. We explore the fundamentals of this dance's movements and rhythms in order to build a deeper awareness and build a Jazz practice that is suited to our own movement and our own expression of the music.

I have been a Jazz and Lindy Hop dancer for over 15 years. This is a dance that has completely changed my life and truly shaped who I have become. 

It's important for me to note that Jazz dance, and it's affiliated dances such as Lindy Hop, are not part of my own cultural heritage. I acknowledge that and am fully aware of how privileged I am in being able to earn a living from this dance. I try to do so in as culturally sensitive a way as possible. I am always looking to grow, continue to learn, and be appreciative of the culture in my work. 

I have trained for many, many years in this dance and am constantly trying to improve. I feel that my experience of training and growing my practice is helpful for those who wish to learn Jazz dance and improve in a playful, improvisational, fundamentals-based approach.