TOP 10 JAZZ DANCE CLASSES IN CANADA

This class is open to all dancers, however please note choreo tends to be at an intermediate level.

Dancers will increase their flexibility, strength, coordination and focus, while tapping into an electrifying performance style that is unique to jazz dance.

Jazz…a forever-changing dance style since the 1920s. Dances like the Charleston are known as Jazz, but so are the styles of Bob Fosse & Alvin Ailey. Jazz is energetic & fun, consisting of moves, footwork, leaps & turns.

Classes are available for all levels and dancers will be placed at the correct level of ability. Catherine developed the syllabus for jazz and method of teaching herself!

Jazz dance is a energetic class that helps increase flexibility, strength, control, musicality and confidence. Dancers will learn various styles of jazz to help develop a well-rounded foundation for increasingly more complex and intricate work.

This athletic and high energy form of dance emphasizes form and expression. Students may explore everything from the more traditional genre-defining steps to the fluid movements of lyrical jazz. Younger students can get a taste of this style in our Mix'n'Match classes.

Jazz is a fun and high energy style of dance! All classes will start with a warm-up and muscle stretch to develop and improve flexibility. Class consists of beginner jazz movements including barre technique, body isolations, traveling steps and learning a routine for competition.

Students have the opportunity to work towards group or individual competitions, or can come along to classes for their own enjoyment. Lessons are taught by experienced and encouraging instructors.

Jazz is essential for students wanting today's Musical Theatre or Broadway (Commercial) styles. Jazz is an asset for school shows, local theatre productions & required for professional performance careers.

Students will have the opportunity to study traditional and contemporary jazz styles. Classes will include warm-ups, stretch and strength, turns, jumps and dance combinations. Program is designed to help develop strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.