Ages 5 to 8 years
No dance experience needed. Jazz 1 is designed for students between the ages of 6 and 9 who are interested in learning about the upbeat and fun dance form of jazz. This class introduces basic jazz movements and terminology. Each class incorporates a warm-up, introductory training of jazz technique, and combinations using jazz movement. |
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Ages 8 to 11 years
Prerequisite: mastery of Jazz and/or Ballet 1
Jazz 2 is designed for students between the ages 8 and 11 who have completed and mastered Jazz and/or Ballet 1. This class introduces new second level jazz movements and terminology and focus devoted on style and performance. Each class incorporates a comprehensive warm-up, training of jazz technique, and combinations incorporating jazz movements and technique using movements and technique learned from prior classes in addition to this level 2 class. |
Ages 10 to 12 years
Prerequisite: mastery of Jazz 2 and/or Ballet 2
Jazz 3 is designed for students between the ages 10 and 12 who have completed and mastered Jazz and/or Ballet 2. This class introduces new third level of jazz movements and terminology as well as knowledge of how muscles work by focusing on strength and flexibility. Different jazz styles and performance techniques will be taught with an introduction of improvisation. Each class incorporates a warm-up, training of proper jazz technique, and combinations using jazz movements and technique learned from prior classes in addition to this level 3 class. |
Ages 12 and up
Prerequisite: mastery of Jazz 3 and/or Ballet 3
Intermediate Jazz is designed for students ages 12 and older who have completed and mastered Jazz and/or Ballet 3. This class introduces an intermediate level of jazz movements and terminology, and begins exploring elevated levels of turns and leaps. Combination instruction will be taught at a faster pace focusing on style and incorporating more difficult technique. Each class incorporates a formal jazz warm-up, training of proper jazz technique, and combinations using jazz movements and technique learned from prior classes in addition to this intermediate level class. |
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Intermediate/Advanced Jazz |
Ages 12 and up
Prerequisite: Mastery of Intermediate Jazz and/or Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz is designed for students ages 12 and older who have completed and mastered Intermediate Jazz or Ballet. This class is geared toward the intermediate dancer that is not quite ready for the advanced level. Advanced dancers looking for additional classes in their schedules should also take this class. Prerequisites include lower level jazz classes, or teacher permission. Intermediate Jazz focuses on developing the dancer’s individual personality and style of dancing while introducing specialty elements. Combinations are taught quickly and are technically challenging. Focus changes frequently to allow dancers an opportunity to hone their talents and dance more dynamically. Dancers’ improvisation skills are further developed here as well. |
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