Jazz

 

Pre-Jazz – Ages 7-9

This class for beginners teaches the very basic steps of jazz dance. It combines the excitement of jazz movement with the development of basic jazz technique. Black jazz shoes, black jazz pants, and a leotard are required.

 

Jazz I-IV – Youth

These classes from beginning to advanced levels teach technique, musicality, alignment, flexibility and control. As students advance through the levels they will learn short and simple jazz combinations in the beginning levels and move up to longer, more advanced combinations that focus on complex steps, multiple pirouettes, expression, and performance skills. Black Jazz shoes, black Jazz pants, and a leotard are required. Placement is required for Jazz I-IV. Students stay at each level for two years unless approved by instructor. Ballet is highly recommended when taking Jazz classes.