3 Secrets to Expressive Arms in Solo Jazz

Are your arms stiff, awkward, or just hanging there like spaghetti when you dance? 😬 In swing dance, solo jazz, or Lindy Hop, your arms can make or break your movement—but too often, they’re ignored! In this video, I’ll teach you 3 powerful secrets to transform your arms from ‘lifeless’ to expressive, musical, and alive!

If you’re a solo jazz dancer or Lindy Hopper who is curious to improve the work of arms this is for you! Learn how to use fluid, intentional arm movements inspired by legends like Fred Astaire, Nicholas Brothers, and Maya Plisetskaya. We’ll break down techniques used in authentic jazz, swing dance, and expressive movement, so your arms feel ALIVE when you dance!

As promised, take THIS class and INSTANTLY improve your arm and posture:
👉    • 4 Keys to Improve Your Arm Position & Post...  

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Content:

00:00 - Introduction: What’s Up with Arms in Dance?
00:22 - Who Am I? (And Why I Care About This)
00:41 - Why Arms Matter: The Key to Expressive Movement
01:38 - Inspiration from the Greats: Nicholas Brothers, Al Minns, Fred Astaire, Maya Plisetskaya, Brothers in Jazz…
04:26 - My Personal Journey: From "Dead Hands" to Jazz Arms!
06:12 - Before the Arms, Fix This: The Role of the Shoulders
06:36 - Secret #1: The Finger Orchestra – Small Details, Big Impact
09:27 - Secret #2: Action Arms – How Verbs Create Meaning & Movement
12:18 - Secret #3: The Eye of the Palm – The Hidden Secret to Transmitting Energy
14:48 - The Traditional vs. Expressive Approach: Finding Your Own Way
15:45 - Creativity Is Remixing: Everything Already Exists!
16:30 - The World of Arms with Aina Lanas: Bringing in Contemporary, Vogue & Waacking

🎥 Take this 9 minute warm up to prepare your arms and upper body for the dance
👉    • Ultimate WARM UP for jazz ARMS & upper body  

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👉    • EASY Solo Jazz dance movement, every dance...  


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In this video I used clips from the performances of the Artists:
   • Al & Leon Shim Sham Re-Edit with Synchroni...  
   • Stormy Weather in color - The Nicholas Bro...  
   • [HD] Fred Astaire Solo from Roberta (1935)  
   • Bebop : Uk Jazz Dance  
   • Maya Plisetskaya about hands  

And clips from my own dance performances:
   • Ksenia & BCN Jazz Dancers "Baa Baa Black S...  
   • Solo Jazz Dance! "Marc The Moment" by Ksenia  
   • "Broad Way" by Ksenia Parkhatskaya  
   • Amazing 20s Charleston dance! "Flapper's f...  
   • Solo Jazz show! "S T A G E S" by Ksenia Pa...  
   • Something Else - K Quintet (Ksenia Parkhat...  
   • Modern swing "Revival" by Ksenia Parkhatsk...  

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