ADULT JAZZ DANCE CLASSES SWANSEA
Jazz Dance Classes in Swansea – Fun, Fitness & Style for Adults.
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Looking for an exciting way to stay fit, boost confidence, and express yourself?
Join our high-energy jazz dance classes in Swansea, perfect for adults of all experience levels!
Whether you're a complete beginner or have danced before, our adult jazz dance lessons in Swansea offer a fun and supportive environment where you can move, sweat, and shine.​​
Our experienced dance instructors will guide you through classic jazz dance techniques, across-the-floor drills, and lively routines set to upbeat music—from Broadway to pop and funk. You'll develop your skills, build strength, and learn to move with style and confidence.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR JAZZ DANCE CLASS
Our Swansea Jazz Dance Classes:
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Structured warm-ups and core jazz dance foundations.
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Across-the-floor turns, kicks, and combinations.
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Expressive choreography tailored to all levels.
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Focus on musicality, performance, and stage presence.
HISTORY OF JAZZ DANCE
The History of Jazz Dance – From Roots to Rhythm
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Jazz dance is a vibrant, expressive dance style that has evolved over more than a century.
Born from the cultural fusion of African and European traditions in America, jazz dance history is rich with rhythm, creativity, and cultural significance.
It has transformed from social dance in the early 1900s to a powerful performance style seen on stages and in studios worldwide.
STYLES OF JAZZ DANCE
Classic Jazz
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Also known as traditional jazz dance, this style focuses on clean lines, isolations, turns, and kicks. It’s rooted in the techniques developed by early jazz pioneers and was heavily influenced by ballet and modern dance.
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Features: Strong technique, sharp movements, coordination, syncopated rhythms.
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​Influencers: Jack Cole (considered the father of theatrical jazz), Luigi, Gus Giordano.
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Broadway Jazz​
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Also called theatre jazz, this style is commonly seen in musical theatre productions and stage performances.
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Features: Dramatic, expressive movements, storytelling through dance, jazz hands, character-driven choreography
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Examples: Chicago, Cabaret, West Side Story.​
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Choreographers: Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins.
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Contemporary Jazz
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A modern fusion style that blends traditional jazz with elements of contemporary, lyrical, and street dance.
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Features: Fluidity, emotion-driven choreography, floor work, expressive movement.
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Popular In: Dance competitions, music videos, and advanced studio classes.
Commercial Jazz
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This is the high-energy jazz style seen in music videos, concerts, and pop performances.
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Features: Bold, fast-paced, stylized movements with lots of attitude and personality.
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Seen In: MTV-era videos, backup dancer performances, reality dance shows.
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Artists: Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga often feature commercial jazz choreography.
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Latin Jazz
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A fusion of jazz technique with Latin dance styles such as salsa, samba, mambo, and cha-cha.
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Features: Hip and torso isolations, fast footwork, grounded movements, rhythmic syncopation.
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Influence: Strong connection to Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms.
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Afro-Jazz
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Combines traditional African dance elements with jazz technique and musicality.
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Features: Polyrhythms, earthy grounded movement, expressive use of the spine, improvisation.
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Benefits: Strong cultural connection, emphasis on rhythm and body awareness.
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Street Jazz / Jazz Funk
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A hybrid of jazz and hip-hop, often taught in commercial and urban dance settings.
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Features: Sharp, fast movements, isolations, body pops, and grooves.
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Popular In: Dance teams, music videos, TikTok choreography.
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WHY LEARN DIFFERENT JAZZ DANCE STYLES?
Exploring various jazz dance styles helps dancers become more versatile, expressive, and connected to the roots of movement.
Whether you’re performing on stage, training in a studio, or just dancing for fun, jazz offers a dynamic and rewarding experience.