JAZZ
INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE
Students
will learn about the history and evolution of jazz dance as we know it today and
will learn movement that is in pace with today but rooted in the traditions of
yesterday. This class will expose
students to three jazz styles – blues, lyrical and classic jazz dance. Class will focus on teaching basic body isolations of the
head, shoulders, ribcage, feet and arms and will layer jazz style over the
traditional technique of ballet. Students
will master basic jazz steps including kick ball change, step ball change and
jazz runs. Emphasis will be placed
on developing rhythmic awareness individual expression and the use of the body
as rhythmic percussive instrument. While
no previous dance experience is necessary, students are encouraged to take
Introduction to Dance Technique prior to enrolling.
After completing Intro to Jazz, try our Beginners'
Series Jazz!
JAZZ TECHNIQUE
Jazz is an exciting
and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life.
Steeped in the rhythm of jazz music, a true American art form, jazz dance
brings energy and life to all those who dance it.
Classes explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, feet and
arms and encourage individual expression and the development of personal style.
Jazz can be powerful and percussive or expressive and lyrical.
Ever evolving, jazz dance is taught with the music of today together with
the classical jazz of yesterday.
AFRO JAZZ
Combines traditional West African dance with jazz and elements of modern
dance and ballet. Uses a variety of music from African and gospel
to rhythm and blues.
BROADWAY JAZZ
....a 5, 6, 7, 8! “And all that Jazz!” Class teaches fun and exciting
routines from selected Broadway musicals. Learn the style of such Broadway
greats as Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins. Class focuses on developing performance
technique and facial expression.
LATIN JAZZ
Class is a combination of high-energy jazz taught with a Latin flare. Explore
many different Latin rhythms, including salsa, cha cha, merengue, samba, rumba
and mambo. Class consists of a warm-up flowing into jazz isolations,
strengthening work and across-the-floor movement that emphasizes style, energy
and expression. Each class ends with a simple combination. Class is a great
workout, and hot, hot, hot!
Lyrical/Contemporary
Jazz
So you think you can dance? Learn the hottest and smoothest moves in this jazz
class that will get you grooving to the music! Learn solid jazz technique while
exploring choreography that is influenced by and expressive of the lyrics in the
music of today.
STREET JAZZ
Street Jazz is a dance form combining jazz,
hip-hop and funk. This style of dance can be seen in the latest hip-hop, pop and
R&B videos. Students are asked to have some background in jazz and hip hop
along with a desire to strive for their best in class. Please
do not wear street shoes into class.
THRASH JAZZ
Take your love of jazz dance to the next level. This edgy class
incorporates sharp, hard, and strong movements using elements of jazz, hip hop
and modern dance. Learn the importance of stage presence, body awareness,
and self-confidence in this high impact, high intensity class. "It's
all about the attitude." If you love to dance like nobody's watching,
this is the class for you. Please
do not wear street shoes into class.
VEGAS JAZZ
It happens only in Vegas, baby, but for a limited time, you can experience the
thrill of dancing like a