JAZZ

JAZZ

Learn More About Our High Energy Jazz Classes!


Jazz is an awesome dance style for those with a ton of energy and the spirit of a performer.

About Jazz

Jazz is a fast-paced, upbeat dance form that is ever-changing but deeply rooted in tradition. This dance style has a liveliness that sets it apart from classical dance forms and makes it great for those who love to express themselves through high energy movement.

Jazz class includes stretching, barre training, across the floor (traveling, kicks, turns, jumps), improvisation and choreography that links multiple jazz steps together in a creative way making it a fun dance style where students can share their individuality!

Jazz Students Will Develop

  • Increased Flexibility & Coordination
  • An Outlet To Share Creativity
  • Increased Physical Strength
  • Increased Endurance
  • The Confidence To Perform In Front Of Others

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Things to Consider

PREREQUISITES:

We offer classes for beginners of all ages. For dancers ages 9 and up with experience, see individual class levels for specific pre-requisites.

JAZZ ATTIRE:

Attire A

  • Hair tied back
  • Bodysuit and tights or fitted dancewear (any style/colour)
  • Black ballet slippers or black slip on jazz shoes

Attire B

  • Hair tied back
  • Athletic pants or shorts and a T shirt
  • Black ballet slippers or black slip on jazz shoes

Attire A

  • Hair tied back
  • Black bodysuit and tights or black fitted dancewear
    (tights optional)
  • Black slip on jazz shoes

Attire B

  • Hair tied back
  • Black athletic pants or shorts and a black T shirt
  • Black slip on jazz shoes

RECITALS:

All Jazz classes participate in our in-studio Winter Presentation in January as well as on stage at our Year-End Spring Showcase. This provides two performance opportunities that teach dancers how to learn and perform choreography with confidence in front of an audience!

EVALUATIONS:

We follow the Elev8 Jazz Syllabus. Evaluations are optional and begin at the Junior 2 Level.

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Find our class schedules by age group