Kanini KiiruAuthentic Jazz as art, practice and embodiement research
A space where I share Jazz Dance Performance, Online Authentic Jazz dance classes, movement research, embodiement research & other creative work.
About Me
I am an artist, jazz dancer, movement researcher, and educator devoted to the legacy of Authentic Jazz - the social dances born within African American communities.
Born and raised in Croatia with Kenyan roots, I grew up studying piano, developing a deep sensitivity to rhythm, musicality, and expression. Today, my work is an ongoing exploration of my relationship with Black arts, spirituality, and identity.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of teaching, performing, and judging in more than 20 European countries, as well as in New York, Harlem, Houston, Montreal, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, and Bangkok. I am a three-time International Lindy Hop Championships (ILHC) Jazz champion.
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Resourceful 💖
A Zoom recording exploring improvisation through meditative self-reflective self-inquiry - guiding questions that surface sensations, impulses, and images, then shaping them into rhythm and intention in relationship to Jazz music.
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Jazz Essentials - Polyrhythms & Polycentrism
A Zoom recording of an online Solo Jazz workshop on polyrhythm and polycentrism: isolations, coordination exercises, vintage clip study, and historical moves. Recording available for 2 months after purchase.
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