Jazz

CLASS OFFERINGS FOR 2025-26

Jazz dance is one of the most popular styles of dance among amateurs. It is very stylistic and requires lots of personality and flare. There is usually an attitude or emotion being conveyed through the dance and the movements are both big and exaggerated. There are many styles of Jazz including but not limited to Jazz funk, Broadway Jazz, and lyrical Jazz.

Pre-Jazz	Ages 5-7	Amy Martindale
Beginning Ballet/Jazz	Ages 7-10	Ellie Reynolds
Jazz I	Ages 7-10	Amy Martindale
Jazz IIA & IIB	Placement	Lauren Terrien
Jazz III/IV	Placement	Chloe Straub

Jazz Class Descriptions

Pre-Jazz
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Beginning Ballet/Jazz
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Jazz I
This class focuses on building strong technical foundations with an emphasis on clean lines, turns, kicks, jumps, and flexibility. Dancers will develop coordination, stage presence, and musicality, all while learning fun and engaging choreography that showcases both precision and style.

Jazz IIA & IIB (placement only)
This class builds on the basis of classical Jazz dance while keeping an energetic, age-appropriate style. Building on level one, the dancer will learn stylistic elements as well as basic turns, jumps, and combinations.

Jazz III/IV (placement only)
At this advanced level, dancers will build upon their technique with more complex leaps, multiple turns, advanced center work, and introductory stunts. They will be challenged with intricate combinations and encouraged to explore the theatricality and narrative elements of Jazz. The class also includes an introduction to the rich history and evolution of the style.

Our Instructors
Chloe Straub, Lauren Terrien, Amy Martindale, Ellie Reynolds