Jazz Classes

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.

This class is appropriate for students seeking a solid  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 should have at least one year of Jazz experience for this class or audition for the teacher.

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.  This is a great class for body awareness, motor development, building social skills and moving!
 
 

This is an intermediate to advanced Jazz class for teens and adults with ballet and/or jazz experience.