Ages: 5 years and up
Jazz dance is based on jazz music and has evolved from its early roots in European and American traditional dance. Jazz dancing emphasizes individual style and expression of the music from Pop to Blues to Broadway. The essence of jazz dance is individual style, syncopation, improvisation, and accessible entertainment. The technique in Jazz is based on the natural movement of the body and is designed to increase body control and coordination.
BSD follows the CDTA syllabus in conjunction with our own syllabus designed to give students the opportunity to advance and excel in Jazz technique. Students begin with Exam classes and may add our Technique classes to further enhance their training. All jazz classes incorporate jumps, turns, leaps and choreography required by the Jazz Syllabi in addition to BSD’s own curricula.
Students wishing to take Jazz exams OR who are enrolled in Grade 2 Jazz or higher are required to be enrolled in a Ballet technique class as well.
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