Class begins with a structured, progressive warm-up that emphasizes technique and flexibility. Following warm-up, class moves into choreography that is dynamic and energized - be prepared to get moving, and to let that tension go!
Class begins with a structured, progressive warm-up that emphasizes technique and flexibility. Following warm-up, class moves into choreography that is dynamic and energized - be prepared to get moving, and to let that tension go!
Choreography emphasizes moving with a freeness of the upper body, specifically focusing on the fluidity of the head, neck, and spine. Style incorporates classic jazz techniques and lines with more contemporary based movement and release.
We served over 600 youth through our community partnerships. In response to the pandemic, we adapted our programs to virtual distance learning and are thrilled to continue partnering with KairosPDX Elementary School and Central Catholic High School.
This summer we also began a partnership with Urban League of Portland. Steps for Youth's after-school and in-school dance programs focus on providing quality, affordable and enriching dance education.
Students learn dance history, concepts (i.e space, energy, pathways), the health benefits of moving and stretching their bodies, and collaborate with their peers to create dances.
Our jazz classes incorporate many styles like Broadway, Contemporary, L.A. Commercial, and more
Teen Jazz includes complex combinations. Students are going to master multiple turns, quicker jumps (etc.) with further development of technique and style.
Civic Dance Arts Adult Advanced Beginner Jazz 2B is designed for the advanced beginner wanting to refine their skills further in order to help them move to the next level. Students will focus on executing complex steps with speed as well as working on showmanship. Teacher approval is required.
Traditional jazz technique combined with stretch and strengthening, to provide a well-rounded education of stylized, theatrical, contemporary and lyrical style of dance.
Lyrical Jazz is a weekly dance class designed to introduce expression into a dancer’s technical skills. They will learn how to tell a story through their dance as they learn ballet and jazz techniques.
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