Jazz

In jazz dance, the dancers will utilize movements such as turns, leaps and isolations, while also focusing on jazz technique, jazz terminology, strength and flexibility. You can find jazz dance in Broadway shows, music videos, awards shows, and on many reality dance television shows. Famous jazz dancers and choreographers include Luigi, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and Gus Giordano.


Jazz Levels

At Chris Collins Dance Studio, we strive to provide the best dance education. Below you will find the Jazz classes that we offer for students ages 8 through adult. For students younger than 8 years old please visit our CCDS Younger Dancers for more information. During the first few classes the instructor will be observing closely all dancers to ensure everyone is placed in the appropriate level. The Instructor along with the Studio Director will strive to provide the best education while instilling a love for dance. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Dancers ages 7 - 11 begin class with stretch, conditioning and isolated movements. They continue to work on flexibility, balance, and strengthen technique. Dancers in Jazz A/B will use the movements and steps learned to create fun combinations set to upbeat music.

Prerequisite: Dancer must be enrolled in a Chris Collins Dance Studio Ballet class concurrently. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 7 - 11 years old


Dancers ages 7 - 11 begin class with stretch, conditioning and isolated movements. They continue to work on flexibility, balance, and strengthen technique. Dancers in Jazz A/B will use the movements and steps learned to create fun combinations set to upbeat music.

Prerequisite: Dancer must be enrolled in a Chris Collins Dance Studio Ballet class concurrently. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 7 - 11 years old


Dancers ages 10 -12 continue to build on the skills learned in Jazz A and B, and will begin more detailed work on turns, and more advanced leaps. They will use progressions across the floor to continue to refine a strong jazz foundation.

Prerequisite: Jazz B or equivalent. Dancer must be enrolled in a Chris Collins Dance Studio Ballet class concurrently. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 10 - 12 years old


Dancers ages 13 - 18 build on the skills from Intermediate Jazz, and will work on advanced turns, leaps, and jumps. They will use their advanced technique to practice progressions across the floor, and create complex combinations.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Jazz or equivalent. Dancer must be enrolled in a Chris Collins Dance Studio Ballet class concurrently. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 13 - 18 years old



Attire

*Most listed dance attire is available for purchase at the studio

Girls:
     - Solid black or red leotard. Also, black or red sports bra is acceptable
     - Tan tights
     - Tan jazz shoes-Bloch super jazz
     - Black or red dance shorts can be worn
     - Hair in a neat bun or ponytail

Boys:
     - Red or black solid tee shirt or tank top
     - Black shorts or black athletic pants
     - Black jazz shoes-Bloch super jazz

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