Jazz & Tap Jazz - Confederation Centre of the Arts

Jazz/Tap

Jazz is a progressive program for students from 6 years of age, exploring a variety of commercial dance styles.

The classes build on the basic technique which applies to all genres of dance, with a focus on rhythm, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Styles covered range from Broadway to pop, funk to classical jazz, and many moves in between.

*NEW* Intro to Ballet/Jazz

Date(s): Saturdays
Time: 9:45 am
Ages:  6- 9 years

Venue: Studio B

This combined class is perfect for beginners who are looking to explore the foundations of two essential dance styles in one engaging program. Students will be introduced to the basic techniques, vocabulary, and movement patterns of both ballet and jazz through a traditional class structure that includes warm-up, center work, and across-the-floor exercises.

Junior Jazz

Day(s): Saturdays
Time: 2:45 pm
Ages: 6- 7 years

Venue: Studio B

 

Intermediate Jazz III

Day(s): Thurdays
Time: 4:30 pm
Ages:  12 – 18 years old ( at least 4-5 years of experience is recommended.)

Venue: Studio B

 

Jazz Funk

Day(s): Mondays
Time: 8:00 pm
Ages:  15+ years

Venue: Studio A

 

Adult Intermediate Jazz

Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 7: 30 pm
Ages:  18+ years old ( at least 3 year of experience is recommended but not necessary)

Venue: Mawson Rehearsal Hall

 

Junior Tap/Jazz

Day(s): Saturdays
Time: 9:15 am
Ages: 6 – 9 years old

Venue: Mawson Rehearsal Hall

Learn the basics of Tap and Jazz styles of dance in this combo class!  Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and musicality, through an exploration of creative movement. (tap and jazz shoes will be required to participate fully in this class).

Intro to Tap

Day(s): Mondays
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: 10+ years old

Venue: Mawson Rehearsal Hall

This class is for students who have experience of other dance forms at least at an Elementary II level or higher . Students will learn the elements of tap dance technique through centre, barre and locomotion exercises. Combinations will be include classical, jazz, rock and pop styles of music. An emphasis is placed on developing strong basic technique to provide a solid foundation for further learning. (well-fitting tap shoes required to get the most out of this class)

Elementary Jazz

Elementary Jazz I/II

Day(s): Saturdays 
Time: 12:45 pm
Ages:  7– 12 years( at least 1 year of experience recommended but not necessary) 

Venue: Studio A

Elementary Jazz III

Day(s): Saturdays 
Time: 11:45 am
Ages:  9- 12 years( at least 2 years of experience recommended but not necessary) 

Venue: Studio A

Senior Jazz

Day(s): Monday
Time: 6:00 pm
Ages:  14+ years old ( at least 3-5 years of experience is recommended.)

Venue: Studio B

 

Stretch & Conditioning

Day(s): Friday
Time: 5:00 pm
Ages:  12+ years old

Venue:   Studio A

 

Dance For Health

Day(s): Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:45  pm
Ages:  18+ years old 

Venue:   Studio A

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