Jazz is a dance form that appeals to most everyone because of its high energy.  It’s a stylized and technical form of dance that focuses on placement, precision, strength, flexibility and a ballet foundation – combined with the use of fun rhythmic music like jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul, and funk.

To maintain appropriate class size and fairness among all levels, dancers cannot enroll in a class outside of their designated class placement level without director approval; and this will only be granted in extenuating circumstances.  If you have questions about this policy, please contact the studio’s front desk staff.

PLEASE NOTE – Students should enroll in the jazz level that corresponds with their ballet level. If a dancer is not enrolled in ballet, a placement class is advised.

Beginning Jazz

This class is for beginners and is full of fun! Jazz is an upbeat, stylish and versatile dance form and this beginning class includes a strengthening warm up, across the floor movements and center combination. This is a 60 minute class for 6-7 years of age.

Jazz I

This class incorporates traditional jazz dance and includes a strengthening warm up, across the floor movements, and center combinations. Ballet is highly recommended as a supplement class because most jazz steps are derived from ballet. This is 60 minute class – recommended for beginning dancers who are ages 8-12.

Jazz 2

Jazz 2 is geared toward the beginning/intermediate level dancer. A variety of jazz combinations, strengthening/stretching exercises and lyrical movements are the emphasize of this class. Ballet is highly recommended as a supplement class, because most jazz steps are derived from ballet. This is a 60 minute class *Ballet 2 students or faculty placement.

Jazz 3 & 4

Jazz 3 & 4 are a progression of Jazz 2 and for students with an intermediate level of ballet background, who are currently studying ballet. During this class dancers will improve upon balance, control, flexibility, and interpretation of music with dance. This jazz class also incorporates the following styles; traditional jazz, lyrical, contemporary ballet and modern. This is a 50 minute class *Ballet 3 & 4 students or faculty placement.

Jazz 5 & 6

Jazz 5 & 6 are classes for students with an intermediate level ballet background and who are currently studying ballet. During this class dancers will encompass balance, control, flexibility, and interpretation of music with dance. This jazz class also incorporates the following styles; traditional jazz, lyrical, contemporary ballet and modern.This is a 50 minute class – *Ballet 5 & 6 students or faculty placement.

Jazz 7/8

This class is for the advanced dancer.  Dancers will get to apply advanced technical training from multiple disciplines, while also developing their ability to express emotion and artistry. This is a 50 minute class – *Ballet 7/8 students or faculty placement.