Jazz is a rhythmic, percussive dance form seen
primarily in commercial venues such as Broadway shows, The
Academy Awards, dance revues and music videos. Evolving from a
blend of European and African traditional social dances, it
assimilated into the American culture, with Ballet and Modern
Dance contributing to its elegance and African Dance providing
its rhythmic propulsion and percussive style. Jazz emphasizes
the control and motion of the body with freedom of style and
expression. Classes consist of stretching, isolations, and
center floor combinations including coordination and
cardiovascular exercise.
Jazz 1 & 2
Elementary/secondary level
building on the basic Jazz techniques. This
class is designed to gain strength, technique and
speed.
Jazz 3
Secondary advanced level requiring students to
correctly execute material learned in the elementary
level. Students continue to learn, working for
speed and complexity as well as proper technique.
Jazz 4
Intermediate level requiring both technical ability and strength. This class is designed for students with a few years of training.
Jazz 5
Advanced level requiring both technical ability and strength. This class is designed for students with a few years of training.
Dress code for all
Jazz classes is any color or style Leotard and Tights.
Pants/shorts are optional. No shirts or tops are
allowed to be worn over leotard. Any style black Jazz
Shoe is acceptable.
