Teen Jazz/Tap – Mondays 4-5pm

Description

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns.  Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz to help develop a well-rounded dancer.  Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across the floor progressions, and combinations.  As students progress through each level, the curriculum will become more complex and intricate.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound.  Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap.  Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.  The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.  As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.