As they progress through the levels of jazz, students start to focus on dancing through the movement, concentrating on doing more than just executing steps in sequence. Students continue to hone their technique, flexibility, and strength, while expanding the repertoire of dance steps and styles at their disposal and gaining more autonomy over their learning […]

At these levels, the goal is to have everyone at the same level halfway through the year. Before entering these levels, students must have a strong understanding of body positions and are able to execute exercises without pauses in between steps. This level will prepare students’ techniques for dance college auditions and company auditions in […]

Students continue to learn the building blocks of jazz technique, such as alignment, rhythm, balance, flexibility, strength, and sequencing of movement. Dance skills, group work, and increasing cognitive learning are emphasized. Skills become more challenging throughout the year. Prerequisite: Pre-Jazz. Jazz shoes are required. Must be taking Ballet concurrently.