Jazz is a modern form of dance, which involves strong, sharp movements and lines.
Jazz is a modern form of dance, which involves strong, sharp movements and lines.
It adopts many ballet concepts but it is performed to modern music and is a lot more stylised. Plimmerton School of Dance offers a range of Jazz classes for students from the age of 6. These classes are; Open and Grade Classes.
Grade classes start from the age of 6. We follow the American NZAMD Syllabus (New Zealand Association of Modern Dance) where students learn set grade work and enter annual examinations. In this grade work, students learn new steps and combinations, which become progressively harder each year.
There are three intermission grades in the syllabus called SLS (Stretch, Leap and Spin), where students focus solely on technique and flexibility. SLS is taught before students enter the senior grades of Jazz and at the end of their Jazz grade work.
Open Jazz classes are for older students who are working on style and presentation.
The students learn short, stylised dances, which cover the different genres of Jazz. Junior Boppers is a fusion of Beginners Jazz and Beginners Hip Hop and gets our 4 – 6 year olds bopping about!
Plimmerton School of Dance is a dance school helping children develop a love of dance. With a range of dance styles available, children benefit in many ways. They increase their concentration and confidence while having fun.
With small class sizes, attention can be given to each individual allowing students to achieve their potential.
The dancing year follows the Primary School Terms with a full concert at the end of the year. Exams, (which are optional) are held in term three every year from the age five.
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 Â 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. Â 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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