Early jazz classes focus on building body and spatial awareness while learning steps as well as some fun games. As classes get older and more complex, dancers work on gaining more diffcult steps and combinations.
Jazz is a modern dance style loosely based on ballet. Classes dance to fun music that you hear on the Top 40 and are based around barre work, centre work, stretches and combinations.
Early jazz classes focus on building body and spatial awareness while learning steps as well as some fun games. As classes get older and more complex, dancers work on gaining more diffcult steps and combinations.
Other styles that are related to jazz such as broadway, lyrical, hip hop and latin are introduced. Combinations increase in diffculty and variety of solo, duo or group.
Exams are offered from age 5 and are a good way to measure progress and have a goal to work towards.
Expressions Dance Company is committed to producing dancers who are versatile, well educated in both technique and expression, and who are strong, authentic young people. We believe every young dancer has the ability to increase their physical, emotional and intellectual wellbeing through dance.
Our aim is to provide an environment which balances the demands of training with creativity and care, while allowing for individual growth and expression. We are committed to being a friendly, family orientated studio with quality tutors who care about the dancer’s individual needs.
We aim to nurture young people through dance – to guide students to develop into well-balanced human beings, with a strong ethical sense – well fed in body, mind and spirit.
We are offering four classes in NZAMD American Jazz, grade one and two are suitable for children 8 – 10 years. You must be 8 by the 31st of December 2020 to sit the exam.
Classes designed for anyone over 16 for anyone who is new to dance and those that have done a fair bit of dance.
Ruske Performing Arts is offering jazz exams. You can begin this style from the age of 5. A fun well developed style structure that has lead many students to full time training.
Jazz is a solo dance style suitable for men and women. These courses are progressive and can be joined up to week 2 or 3.
This class focuses on technique, fitness and performance routines. A good level of dance is required! The Senior Jazz Class will be also used to perform at regular events around the city!
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