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Primary Classical Jazz

Jazz    6-10

This class is designed as an introduction to basic jazz techinque, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps and leaps.  Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength and flexibility.

 

 

Teacher:
Naomi
Length:
45 min
Appropriate for:
Girls and Boys with little or no dance experience

Thursday 4:00   REGISTER

Jazz Foundations

Jazz    10-13

This class is appropriate for students seeking a foundation in Jazz technique.  The focus will be on developing center control of the body and a vocabulary of Jazz techniques including but not limited to:
Jete', Split Leap, Stag Leap, Jazz runs, Pas de bouree, Pique passe, pirouette, pivot step, Renverse,  Toe Rise and more.  Students will also work on rhythm and choreography. 

Students are highly encouraged to take a Ballet class in addition to their Jazz class. 

Teacher:
Naomi Alstrup
Length:
1 hr
Appropriate for:
Students ages 10 and older

Thursday 4:45-5:40   REGISTER

Jazz & Tap for Ages 4 and 5

Jazz    4-6

This beginning Jazz and Tap class will have aspiring dancers (boys and girls) learning the basics of both Jazz and Tap in a fun, energetic setting.  Students will be introduced to basic tap steps and Jazz movement concepts.
 
 

Teacher:
Naomi
Length:
45 min
Appropriate for:
Ages 4 and 5

Thursdays 2:30-3:15

 

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