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Jazz

Jazz Class
DANCE
Jazz Class

Jazz

Welcome to Jazz at Motion Arts Center! Join us for an all levels class that will teach you the foundations of jazz dance and apply it to playful, upbeat choreography each week. Jazz technique is incredibly versatile and can be blended with a wide variety of dance forms. You will develop balance, agility, power, and style while learning to express musicality and emotion through jazz dance’s characteristic contrast of sharp and fluid movements.
 
What to expect: We will guide you through a warm up of light cardio and dynamic stretching, then practice key elements of jazz dance including body isolations, syncopated footwork, pivots, turns, and kicks. In the second half of class, you will put your new skills to the test, dancing lively choreography to dynamic pop, rock, or theatrical music.
 
Featuring on the Broadway stage, the Hollywood big screen, and in your favorite music videos, jazz dance’s classic style has supported its widespread use in communicating story and emotion.
 
So join us, discover the expressive world of jazz in a creative and supportive environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dance skills and elevate your artistry!

Class Description

All Levels Class: Jazz teaches foundational movements like body isolations, pivoting, rhythmic footwork, and turns that give jazz its characteristic contrast of precise and fluid motion and are also broadly useful in many other styles of dance. So get ready for a fun challenge each week as you apply these new skills to upbeat, dynamic choreography danced to pop music, drawing on commercial and theater jazz influences. Your instructor is ready to adapt all elements of the class to differing skill levels so you can feel comfortable jumping in no matter where you are in your dance journey!
 

What to bring: Please wear clothing that allows for unrestricted movement. Dance slippers, dance sneakers, or socks are preferable for footwear.

Booking Information

  • Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. Please click on Sign In/Register at the top right hand corner of this website. By creating an account you can book and pay online for classes before arriving to the studio. This will save you time and help avoid congestions at the front desk. After you register and book a class, you will receive an email confirmation. If you already have an account at MAC, just log in using your email and password to book any class.

 

 

  • For Class Rates and Packages please click here. As a way to reward your commitment, the more classes you take the better price you receive.

 

  • If you cancel a booked reservation, it must be done so with a minimum of 24 hours before the class start time. If late-cancel or no show within the 24 hour window, the class reservation will still apply and be deducted from your account. Purchases are not refundable and are not transferrable to other programs or individuals.
 
  • Classes will start on time and doors will open 15 minutes before each class starts.

     

  • No special clothes are required; what feels comfortable for you is good. 

 

    To learn about what we teach in each class please visit our Class Descriptions page.

    For the most common questions about our classes please see our FAQ’s page.

     

    We look forward to see you in class soon! If you have any questions please Contact Us.

 

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