Jazz Classes

  • Beginner Jazz & Tap Combo Class

    Mondays 4:30-5:30

    Grades K-4

    Instructor: Tiana

    Students are introduced to the foundations of jazz and tap dance. The curriculum focuses on learning body isolations, levels in space, basic jazz terminology, and distinguishing nuances aligned with each style.

    ● Combo class - 30min tap, 30min jazz

    ● 2 recital dances, 1 costume

    Dress Code: Fitted athletic wear, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes

  • Intermediate Jazz

    Mondays 5:30-6:30

    Grades 3-7 w/ recommendation

    Instructor: Tiana

    At the intermediate level, students are asked to quickly

    apply the basics of jazz dance to more complex

    choreography. An additional emphasis is placed on stamina

    and strength building in order to prepare them for more

    advanced jazz work.

    ● At least 2 years related experience in jazz or ballet

    ● By end of year, easily executes: kick/under/over ball

    change, clean jazz pirouettes, axel turn, leap in second, correct arm placement for jazz concepts, and other foundational concepts

    Dress Code: fitted athletic wear, black jazz shoes

  • Advanced Jazz

    Thursdays 5:30-6:30

    by recommendation only

    Instructor: Tiana

    At this level, dancers are expected to bring a high level of

    dynamic energy to their movements, in addition to honing

    pristine technique. More stylistic choreography will be

    added in order for students to learn a wide-range of

    genres, ranging from jazz funk to broadway jazz. The

    expectation is that choreography is picked up quickly and

    executed with exceptional energy and technique.

    Required at start of year:

    ● At least 4 years experience in jazz or contemp

    ● Comfortable with sharp, strong movement without hesitation

    ● Able to quickly get down to the floor and back up

    ● Mastered or emerging split

    ● Clean double pirouettes and split saut de chat

    ● Comfortable with leap in second, calypso, axel turns, etc

    ● Able to quickly pick up at least 2 counts of 8 and execute with 1 or less mistakes

    Dress code: fitted athletic wear, black jazz shoes or Bloch Socks / grippy socks

Contemporary Classes

  • Contemporary I

    Tuesdays 6:45-7:45

    w/recommendation

    Instructor: Amy H

    With ballet and jazz as a foundation, this class introduces

    students to the fluid movement of contemporary. We

    explore unique ways of expressing ourselves through dance

    while incorporating techniques derived from multiple

    genres. Students work hard to build up strength, flexibility,

    and comfort with contemporary choreography.

    Expected by end of year:

    ● At least 3 years experience in ballet and/or jazz

    ● Comfortable with a range of styles (ex: ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical)

    ● Able to quickly get down to the floor and back up

    ● Mastered or emerging split

    ● Clean pirouettes and split saut de chat

    ● Able to bear weight on hands/wrists, comfortable with inversions

    Dress code: Dance Attire, Bare-Feet, Flesh Colored Half-Soles, or Bloch Socks / grippy socks

  • Contemporary II

    Mondays 7:45-8:45

    by recommendation only

    Instructor: Amy H

    As students progress to a higher level of contemporary, they are challenged to grow outside their comfort zones. In this class, we will work on more advanced skills and clarity of movement within combinations. Students are encouraged to bring their unique styles into the choreography as we explore freedom of expression and creativity within dance.

    Expected at start of year:

    ● At least 4 years experience in ballet and jazz or contemp

    ● Comfortable with a range of styles (ex: ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical)

    ● Able to quickly get down to the floor and back up

    ● Mastered or emerging split

    ● Clean Double pirouettes and split saut de chat

    ● Able to bear weight on hands/wrists, comfortable with inversions

    Dress code: dance wear with bare-feet, flesh-colored half soles, or Bloch Socks / grippy socks