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Jazz Dance

~ Once a student reaches Level II/III and III, a ballet or modern class will be a good compliment for them; the student will find their dance technique excel. In order for students to participate in some classes, it is required that they take a ballet or modern class as well as jazz.


~ Novice: a student that dabbles in dance, has not taken dance class for a while, is learning a new technique or has up to two years dance training.


Jazz I/II
Age ~ 6-8 yrs & 9 – 12 years
Experience ~ novice or none

A technique class. Learn the basics of Jazz with some creative dance basics as well. An upbeat and fast-paced class.

Jazz II / III (ballet or modern would be a good compliment to this class)
Age ~ 6 – 8 yrs & 9 –12 years
Experience ~ minimum 1- 2 full years of jazz training

Fun, upbeat and fast-paced, while developing flexibility, grace and a sense of style. Continued development and challenge of the dancer’s technique, dance vocabulary and body control. Some creative dance elements also included.

Junior Jazz II (ballet or modern would be a good compliment to this class)
Age ~ 10 – 14 yrs
Experience ~ minimum 1 - 3 years jazz technique

This class is faster paced and more challenging for the student whose technique and ability is progressing rapidly and is good preparation for the more advanced classes. The dancer will continue to develop technique, with the emphasis on strength, posture, alignment, extensions and control.



Jr/Teen Jazz II/III
**taking another class during the week in either ballet, modern, or jazz is a prerequisite to participate in this class**
Age ~ 11 – 15 yrs
Experience ~ minimum 2 - 4 years jazz technique

This class is faster paced and more challenging for the student whose technique and ability is progressing rapidly and is good preparation for the more advanced teen classes. The dancer will continue to develop technique and discipline, with the emphasis on strength, posture, alignment, extensions and control.

Jazz I/II
Age Adult/Teen
Experience ~ novice or none

A technique class, to learn the basics of Jazz with some creative dance basics and hip hop as well. An upbeat, fun and fast-paced class.


Jazz II / III (ballet or modern would be a good compliment to this class)
Age ~ Adult/Teen
Experience ~ minimum 2 - 3 years jazz technique

This class is faster paced and more challenging. The dancer will continue to develop technique, with the emphasis on strength, posture, alignment, extensions and control.


Jazz III **taking another class during the week in either ballet, modern, or jazz is a prerequisite to participate in this class**
Age ~ Adult / Teen
Experience ~ minimum 3-5 years jazz dance technique

Fun, upbeat and fast-paced. The dancer will continue to develop technique, with the emphasis on strength, posture, alignment extensions and control. Considerable work on turns and jumps. This class will build strong Jazz technique.

 

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