Jazz

WEAD Jazz Dance Classes

Jazz I (ages 5-6)

An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.

Jazz II (ages 7 - 9)

A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.

Jazz III

A high-energy class that focuses on rhythm, isolations, and style. Students will develop a foundation of basic jazz techniques including jumps, pirouettes, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement. For Ballet IV and V dancers.

Jazz IV

This intermediate jazz technique class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement focusing on musicality, quality of movement, and expression. This class gives students a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while giving them an opportunity to grow as performers. For Ballet VI and VII dancers.

Jazz V and VI

This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. For Ballet VIII dancers.

Teen Jazz (ages 13+)

An accelerated intermediate level class that explores classic jazz isolations, proper warm up and stretching, across the floor progressions, and phrase work to practice learning choreography. This class is designed for the teen dancer with little or no prior experience.

Musical Theatre Dance

A fun and informative class where students get to dive into different styles of the American musical. The class will include a warm-up followed by a combination from a musical and will touch on iconic choreographers and their contribution to the art form.