Core Jazz
Jazz is an American Dance form rooted in African, Caribbean and Latin cultural rhythms. Elements of isolation's, syncopation, rhythm, quick foot work and change of direction with turns, jumps and leaps are all part of the Jazz Dance vocabulary. An intense technical warm-up consisting of conditioning, strengthening and stretching exercises provides the basis for across the floor sequences and choreography. Classical Jazz, Modern-based/Contemporary, Funk/Hip-Hop, Latin dance and Broadway Theater styles are explored.
Our Fall 2021 classes will be IN-PERSON!
Core Jazz starts September 23rd
Beginner Pre-Teen Jazz (3rd-5th)
No Experience Required!
This introductory Jazz class for pre-teens focuses on Jazz dance and vocabulary. Dancers will learn isolations, syncopation, rhythm skills, jumps, turns, and high energy combinations and choreography. This is perfect for expressive, high energy dancers!
Jazz IV (6-7th) focuses on defining the dancer’s knowledge and articulation of jazz vocabulary and technique while adding a focus on expressiveness and performance quality. Dancers will further their study on advanced isolations, syncopation, rhythm skills, jumps, turns and leaps. Dancer will learn a diverse understanding of choreography in classic jazz, contemporary jazz and funk jazz styles.
