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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.  Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to contemporary music.

All of our jazz classes stress correct technique in this style. Class level is determined by the instructor, and is based on an individual assessment when the student takes a trial class. All students receive corrections during class to help them advance. Students advance to the next level based on the recommendation of the instructor.

Class Attire

We require all dancers to wear a black leotard with tan jazz shoes and tan tights.

No coverups or skirts are allowed.

Hair must be pulled back into a pony tail.

Jazz Schedule Summer Sessions

Jazz Schedule Fall 2021 Spring 2022

Schedule is subject to change. Classes fill up quickly.