What a Jazz podcast

<p>Irene shares her creative journey in dance and visual arts, her experience working in an artist-run space in Athens, and how she finds inspiration and balance in the creative process. She talks about her...

<p>Elze Visnevskyte, Steven Coombe, Andreas Olsson, and Arnas Razgunas sit down to discuss some hot takes about the Swing world. Recorded live at the Swing Paradise festival in Vilnius, Lithuania.</p>

<p>We talk with Juan about the early days of Lindy Hop in Argentina, what drew him to the dance, and his future as an artistic director in Bangkok. He shares thoughts on the concept of home, life on the move, and how...

<p>We sit down with Carlos Machava to talk about his 20+ years in the dance world—from first seeing dance on the streets to training at a dance academy and eventually discovering Lindy Hop. Carlos shares what drew him...

<p>We sit down with Sakarias to reflect on his 30-year journey in the jazz community, from running the Chicago Swing Dance Studio to training with the Hot Shots. We discuss competitions, his approach to judging and...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Katja Završnik to explore the evolving role of a follower in swing dance and discuss how to develop your own movement style and unique feel. Katja shares her insights on teaching...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Alex to explore his dance journey, from his first impression of Lindy Hop to his experiences training and leading the Old Soulz and the challenges he faced along the way. We discuss...

<p>This week we sit down with the pianist, composer and band leader from Italy, Luca Filastro. Luca shares how jazz came into his life, learning from his biggest inspirations and developing his style. We discuss his...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sabou, a dancer, educator, and organizer, to discuss our shared experiences in Ghana learning Afro dances. We explore Sabou’s vision and mission behind organizing the training and...

<p>Dancer, musician, performer and educator from Sweden Fredrik Dahlberg shares his journey into jazz, the inspirations and the challenges that defined his path. We discuss the topics of improvisation, mindsets for...

<p>Tap dancer, choreographer, and teacher Clara Martínez talks about her journey to becoming a professional tap dancer, learning from the masters and developing her style. We dive into finding your path, creating...

<p>We sit down to chat about the concept of home and belonging, lessons from life on the road, and the quest for community. Mako shares her experience of exploring Jazz music and learning to dance from a “music first”...

<p>Join us as we delve into Ursula's dance journey, exploring the distinction between copying and drawing inspiration, the importance of infusing personal elements into dance, and the process of embracing your unique...

<p>We chat with Sep about his ongoing journey with dance and continuous learning. We discuss the vibrant jazz culture in Gent, Belgium, and how the live music scene influenced Sep’s dancing and improvisational skills...

<p>In this episode we explore the early days of Lindy Hop in Lithuania, the beginning of the Harlem festival, and the journey of the Rhythm Junkies band. Mindaugas offers insights into leading a band, fostering a local...