ContempraDance's kids Jazz combines a very fun and creative dance approach with the necessary technique to advance as a dancer. Kids enjoy the exercise and funky dance routines to their favorite music. This is a very popular class!
Jazz for Kids
Jazz 1 - This is an introduction to Jazz class for children ages 7-9. Students taking this class will have 0-2 years of dance experience. Students will leave this class with the basic dance skills necessary for Jazz 1A, including enhanced motor skills, counting to music, basic Jazz dance terminology and putting movement sequences together in a coordinated routine.
Beginner Jazz - This class is for ages 9 to 12 with 0-2 years of experience in jazz dance. This class will teach all the basics of jazz dance technique as well as intro to turns and simple jumps. Each lesson ends with a fun combination utilizing material learned from the day's class.
Jazz 2 - This class is designed for students 11 to 13 with at least 1 full year experience in jazz dance. This class refines the techniques learned in Jazz 1A and will prepare students for Jazz 3. Each class meets once a week for an hour each session. This is Advanced Beginner level class. Ballet in conjunction is recommended especially for later placement in Jazz 3.
