Jazz dancing is entertaining to watch, fun and active to participate in. Jazz features a combination of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.
Jazz dancing is entertaining to watch, fun and active to participate in. Jazz features a combination of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.
Students work towards an optional jazz medal test or exam and an end-of-year performance.
Our age levels are designed to fit with NZ school year age groups. Students in Year 1 (turning 5 before Term 3 as a general rule) are in the Jazz Pre-Primary (Junior 1) level. This is a 30 minute class.
At Wellington Dance, your child will be welcomed and gracefully guided from their very first class.
Encouraged by a team of teachers who praise each little step and nurture every big dream, your child will learn to listen, focus, embrace stillness and express their personality through movement.
Choose from convenient weekday, Saturday or Sunday classes, at one of our three dance studio locations in the Wellington area – Thorndon, Seatoun, and Khandallah.
Your dancer will make new friends in our Wellington Dance preschool, junior, grades or senior schools. As they progress through their own special dance journey, our team will suggest inspiring ways for them to develop their confidence and skills, such as performing on stage, team-building social events, trying new styles of dance or joining a dance team.
Our dream is for every student to experience performing a beautiful graduation solo to mark their achievement at the end of their school years!
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.
Intro to Dance is a combined Jazz and Ballet class for ages 5 & 6 year olds.
American Jazz classes are available from 5 years of age and are for children of all abilities. Â
This class teaches students basic jazz techniques such as turns, leaps and jumps whilst combining musicality, stamina and control within the grade progressions. Exams are offered in this subject progressing from junior/beginner level through to teaching qualifications and diplomas.
Commercial Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials.
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