Jazz

This energetic class blends Broadway and commercial jazz styles with a strong focus on technique, musicality, and performance. Dancers develop skills such as turns, leaps, isolations, and coordination while exploring choreography rooted in both musical theater and commercial dance. Classes also connect to the history and evolution of jazz dance, honoring its cultural roots and ongoing influence.

Dress code:

Jazz 1, 2, 3, 4/5:

Dancers should wear tight form fitting clothing so we can see the dancer's body. Proper attire would include, leotards, work out tops, compression shorts, and leggings. Any baggy clothing can be worn simply to warm up in the colder seasons but must be removed after the second-third warmup. Shorts must be tight, and longer for dancers to be properly covered up so they can dance full out and comfortably in class. No butterfly shorts! Hair must be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers.

Shoes: Tan jazz shoes are required for this class.

Girls: Tan jazz shoes, boys: Black jazz shoes

Jazz shoe options: One, two, three, four

Please note: Dance shoes should not be worn outside of the studio (For example, to and from the car!)

Adult Jazz:

Tight fitting clothing is best. Leggings/jazz pants with a shirt allows to clearly see the lines clearly. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. Tan Jazz shoes are required. See options above. ^

*Recital performing class