Charleston & Jazz Roots at Off the Rails

Charleston & Jazz Roots at Off the Rails

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Swing dancing in its solo form. This wonderful African-American dance style originated in the 1900s, What is Charleston & Jazz Roots? These are the Roots of Jazz.

A lot of the moves we used in SwingTrain feature African-American dancing from the 1900s (yes, pre-Charleston!). Dance was the way of expression for those who were enslaved and forced to work in plantations. Their only form of communication was limited to making percussive sounds with their bodies. It was a way to escape the extreme hardships they faced every day which is why this dance style is s

Photos from Charleston & Jazz Roots at Off the Rails's post 03/06/2024

It has been really lovely receiving feedback from students and supporting Off the Rails πŸ₯°

Come give Charleston a try, or if it isn't your first time, come for the good vibes πŸ”₯

Mondays 7pm at Off the Rails Studios.
https://offtherails.studio/book

08/01/2024

Hello 2024, good to see you!

Super pumped to start classes tonight! Lots of Charleston & Jazz Roots fun times planned so join in every Monday at 7pm at Off the Rails Studios, Clapham Junction.

https://offtherails.studio/book

04/09/2023

Just posting to say we are still alive and dancing our socks off!

Come join Charleston & Jazz Roots every Monday at 7pm *insert happy sweaty face here particularly due to unexpected heat wave in September*

https://offtherails.studio/book

06/02/2023

It has been a great month of dance, bring on February with more juicy dance moves and tunes to get you warm and wriggly 😁

Classes are drop in and open for all levels, ages and body movements. Come by every Monday at 7pm, Off the Rails Studios in Clapham Junction.

https://offtherails.studio/book

09/01/2023

Fancy learning Charleston this year? Well we are back with a bang for 2023!

Find us in Clapham Junction, London every Monday at 7pm at Off the Rails Studios, starting on the 9th January.

Classes are for all levels and pushes those who want a challenge whilst offering a non-judgemental environment. We are open to all ages, sizes, mobility and gender expressions, dance how you want to dance :)

https://offtherails.studio/book

05/12/2022

Final month of 2022 is here!

Three more sessions of Charleston this month before we wrap up, come join in the dancing feel good times 🀩

Mondays at 7pm, Off the Rails Studios, Clapham Junction

https://offtherails.studio/book

🎡 Put a Lid on It - Squirrel Nut Zippers

21/11/2022

Happy Monday - happy Charleston day!

Not many sessions left until we finish for the year, come stay warm and burn up the dance floor πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

7pm @ Off the Rails Studios
https://offtherails.studio/book

🎡 Faith - Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande

24/10/2022

Thought this song was very apt for celebrations πŸ₯° Hoping you all have a bright light in your lives!

Monday 7pm at Off the Rails Studios

🎡Dynamite - BTS

08/08/2022

Groovin' with friends is fun πŸ€—

Charleston & Jazz Roots
All dance experience welcome!
Monday, 7pm at Off the Rails Studios.

https://offtherails.studio/book

🎡 This Can't Be Love - Clora Bryant

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Off The Rails Studio, Unit 8, Arches 14-16, 8 Grant Road, Clapham Junction
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