Jazz Break's signature event is back, and it's all about the Shim Sham!
To make this event even more special, this edition is extended with exciting extras:
Solo Jazz fundamentals and Lindy Hop for absolute beginners.
Saturday party at Vantage Bar with live music by 4 Breakfast Only!
Special guests Jill De Muelenaere & Alexandre McCormack to close the event with unique workshops! Air steps and old-school Lindy are on the menu!
18/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
| Day | Activities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/01/2025 | 13:00-15:00 Solo Jazz - Back to Basics Centre Culturel Am Duerf | 15:00-17:00 Lindy Hop - Absolute Beginners Centre Culturel Am Duerf | |
| 19/01/2025 | 14:00-16:00 Frankie Manning's Shim Sham Centre Culturel Am Duerf | 16:00-18:00 Al Minns & Leon James' Shim Sham Centre Culturel Am Duerf | |
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| 25/01/2025 | 17:00-18:30 Air Steps with Jill & Alex AeroYoga Luxembourg | ||
| 26/01/2025 | 15:30-17:30 Special Topic with Jill & Alex Dance Factory |
Groove into your Saturday afternoon! In this workshop, we will dig into the foundations of the 1930's and 1940's Solo Jazz.
This workshop is suitable both for absolute beginners, who would like to get a first glimpse of vintage Jazz dancing, as well as more experienced dancers, who would like to work on their basics, connection with the music, groove and solo improvisation.
Discover the world of Lindy Hop! In this workshop, we will introduce you to partnered Jazz dancing. Music, groove, rhythms, self expression are on the menu!
This workshop is open to everybody! No prior dancing experience needed. No partner required. Come as you are!
In this workshop, we will focus on Frankie Manning's version of the Shim Sham (sneak peek here). Widely spread and accessible to dancers with little experience, this version is often danced at social dances.
This workshop is open to everyone, from absolute beginners to more experienced dancers. Join us if you wish to learn it for the first time or if you already know it but wish to polish and style it.
In this workshop, we will explore Al Minns and Leon James' comic, fancy, groovy and expressive styling and variations of the Shim Sham (follow this link for a sneak peek). Fun guaranteed!
Basic knowledge of Solo Jazz or the Shim Sham is required to join this workshop.
With Dean Collins' version of the Shim Sham we will go to the West coast! In this workshop we will explore a very different styling of the routine compared to the previous versions. Some rhythmical variations are on the menu too! Wonder what it looks like? Check this out!
Solid basic knowledge of Solo Jazz is needed for this workshop.
Did you know that the Shim Sham originally was a tap routine choreographed by Leonard Reed and Willie Bryant? Let's learn it and discover the world of tap dancing! Check out Gregory Hines dancing part of the tap Shim Sham to get a glimpse of it.
This workshop requires solid Solo Jazz experience, but no tap shoes. We'll tap with our soft dance shoes and preserve the dance floor.
Party vibes guaranteed with this contemporary Caribbean version of the Shim Sham, choreographed by Rémy Kouakou Kouame! In this workshop we'll dive into Caribbean rhythms and music and discover another fun, energetic and definitely highly enjoyable version of this routine!
This workshop is open to everyone, from absolute beginners to more experienced dancers.
In this workshop, our followers will learn to fly! Jill and Alex will introduce us to the world of air steps.
Exceptionally, we will not change partners in this workshop: you will need to sign up with a fixed partner whom you trust. You don't have a partner? Make a call for a partner in our community chat or on social media, or approach us to help you find one.
Join Jill & Alex for this workshop to delve into the authentic style of Lindy Hop! This workshop is suitable for dancers with solid basic knowledge of Lindy Hop, as well as more advanced dancers. No partner required.
Jill and Alex have both been dancing from a very early age but come from different backgrounds: Alex is Benelux vice champion of Breakdancing and has taught since 2006, whereas Jill studied in different renown contemporary dance schools in Brussels. Having both fallen in love with the old school style of Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz, they focus on foundation, individual expression, style and authenticity. They challenge you in staying controlled yet uninhibited; leave great individual freedom yet still remain a partnership, to dance the move instead of doing the move. Jill and Alex are very much inspired by old clips showcasing a raw style of Lindy Hop and they have at heart to stay true to the legacy of the originators. They love flashy steps, fast dancing and aerials but also enjoy a chill swing, slow drag blues, a jazzy bebop or a fancy mambo. Back in Brussels they train with their performance groups, the Old Soulz and the Jazz Maniacs, which they co-founded in 2016.
The quartet "4 Breakfast Only" promises a special kind of musical delight. With a blend of swinging tunes and surprising versatility, Simon Germann (piano, vocals), Sven Kurz (bass), and the brothers Vincent (trumpet) and Louis Pinn (drums) present themselves as a cohesive unit.
The musicians combine their individual talents into a unique stage experience: virtuosic trumpet playing meets a multifaceted piano performance that is powerful yet, when needed, delicately nuanced. Always grounded by a danceable groove, the quartet captivates with their vibrant stage presence and their remarkable ability to connect with the audience.
The band members met while studying at the University of Music in Saarbrücken. The distinctive charm of this formation lies in their custom arrangements of well-known melodies. With a minimalist lineup, they create ample space for improvisation, infused with playfulness and spontaneity.
Look forward to an unforgettable evening with "4 Breakfast Only"!
Early Bird: the first 6 registrations for either of the Full Experiences will get a 10% discount!
| Full Break Experience (13.5h + party) | 180 € |
| Full Shim Sham Experience (10h + party) | 120 € |
| Lindy Hop Beginners (2h) | 20 € |
Solo Jazz - Back to Basics (2h) | 30 € |
| Frankie Manning's Shim Sham (2h) | 20 € |
| Any other Shim Sham workshop (2h) | 30 € |
| Air Steps with Jill & Alex (1.5h) | 40 € |
| Special Topic with Jill & Alex (2h) | 50 € |
| Party with 4 Breakfast Only at Vantage Bar (included in either Full Experience) | 20 € |
