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Where Ksenia Parkhatskaya and guest writers provide insights and research in the world of solo dance

Solo Jazz dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya in a jazz jam, header for the Jam Circle platform
  • Dance, performance

    Overcoming Performance Anxiety: My 7 Essential Tips for Dancers

    If every time before stepping on stage you feel nervous, ready to call it off, or battling performance anxiety—you’re not alone. I’ve been performing since I was 6, and I still feel…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    April 3, 2019
    Stage picture on a blog on how to conquer performance anxiety
  • Dance, Jam Circle

    6 tips on how to create a choreography in solo jazz dance

    Here are 6 major tips and ideas that will help you work towards a wholesome solo jazz dance choreography rather than create just another combination of some classic jazz steps rearranged in…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    August 13, 2018
    Ksenia swing dancing picture wall on a blog on Choreographing
  • Dance

    7 essential tips for learning & growing in solo jazz dance

    Allow me to share something precious that helps me improve my jazz dancing every day. I took it from my own experience of studying dance every single day since I was 6…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    February 11, 2018
    Photo of Ksenia Parkhatskaya teaching swing and solo jazz dancing to a big class
  • Jam Circle

    Announcing Jam Circle: a Community Platform

    Today I am very excited to launch our new community sharing platform for all members. Jam Circle is a modern, adaptable forum-style website that is designed to serve as a companion to…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    February 1, 2018
    Banner for Jam Circle, the forum for members of Ksenia's Secrets of Solo online dance classes
  • Dance

    How to practice improvisation in solo jazz dance?

    Everything we do in solo jazz dances is an improvisation, unless it’s a performance or choreography. We are going to look closer now on how to actually practice it. There is an…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    July 21, 2017
    A drawing of dancers on a blog about practicing improvisation
  • Dance

    General tips for practicing solo jazz dance

    My students very often are interested if I practice solo jazz dance: what, how and how often. I am a solo jazz dancer, that’s my life, love and profession. Oh yes, I…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    July 8, 2017
    sticky note with practice makes perfect to go with blog on practice improvisation
  • Music

    Jazz Improvisation: Musicality Training

    This Jazz Improvisation is the result of 2h musicality training with my husband and musician/ composer - David Duffy and one of the greatest musicians of all times, a pure and endless…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    June 3, 2016
    Picture of Ksenia Parkhatskaya swing dancing tired for the blog on Jazz Improvisation
  • Dance

    Dance shoes!

    Many people ask me about my dance shoes. Which brand I use, where I buy them... I will tell you my secret. I design my dance shoes myself and have them made…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    April 26, 2016
    Picture of Ksenia Parkhatskaya swing dancing in a red dress in a blog about Dance Shoes
  • Dance, Members

    Solo 20s Charleston: History, Steps & Secrets from Ksenia’s Online Course

    Are you ready to push your Charleston dance to the next level? In this extensive videos series I will be breaking down techniques and steps from the legendary Charleston dance of the…...

    David Duffy

    December 2, 2015
    20s charleston dance by ksenia parkhatskaya
  • Members

    Become a Member & Get Inspired

    Introducing: Membership at KseniaParkhatskaya.com. Due to an overwhelming amount of positive feedback to my performances and classes, I have decided to add Membership options to my website. Members will receive regular Emails…...

    Ksenia Parkhatskaya

    December 1, 2015
    website image of Ksenia Parkhatskaya striped suit

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