Jazz

Jazz dance has several styles and methods, most of which are taught in this class to popular music. Jazz/Hip Hop concentrates on Classical Jazz, Hip Hop and a touch of Lyrical. Classical Jazz is medium paced and is based on style, utilizing both full body flexibility and isolated moves. Hip Hop or Funk is high energy, high intensity, fun filled dancing to the latest pop music, hip hop and show tunes. Lyrical is slow moving focusing on turns, releases and personal expression. All styles enhance flexibility, toning of the muscles and endurance. The class begins with a center warm up focused on classical principles, strength, range of motion and flexibility. Dancers are given simple to complex exercises that challenge these principles depending on their age and class level. Dancers are given center combinations of choreography that encourage individual expression and the development of personal style.

• Level I- This class is for the beginning student with little or no experience.
• Level II- This class is designed to expand the student’s vocabulary, memorization and performance skills.
• Level III- This class is designed for the intermediate student. Students must have mastered a double pirouette, front and side leap and proper execution of jazz movement combinations.
• Level IV- This class is for the advanced dancer with an understanding of ballet terminology and proper body placement. Dancers must be able to perform and memorize advanced level combinations.

• Jazz Technique for Poms- This class was created for students interested in joining their school poms squads to further develop their dancing, leaps, kicks, turns and memorization skills.