Jazz & Musical Theatre Dance Class Descriptions

Jazz Dance Fundamentals

This beginner-intermediate class introduces various styles of jazz dance movement including isolations, turns, kicks, and African-influenced polyrhythms. Working within a range of dynamic performance styles, students will learn fundamental dance skills and jazz vocabulary, from which more advanced skills can be developed. This class is designed for students with little or no dance experience.

Broadway Dance

In this beginner-intermediate class, students will learn and execute the fundamentals of Broadway style dance by practicing movement exercises and dance phrases designed to increase knowledge of jazz dance and movement for actors. This class includes dance techniques that further improve alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination through an emphasis on style and rhythm. Students will also explore the structure of stage choreography, showmanship and performance.

Dance for Theater

‍ ‍In this class, students will explore the fundamentals of musical theatre dance. Through the use of jazz, modern, and tap dance, along with elements of ballet, students will learn Broadway style choreography. The skill of dancing while singing and acting will be developed.

CLASS TIMES AND LOCATION
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