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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Picture of Ksenia Parkhatskaya swing dancing in a red dress in a blog about Dance Shoes