Jazz
Ages 5-18
Your child will love the variety of jazz dance at Encore. Each class consists of Jazz technique and choreography, with level-appropriate tumbling and acro-dance (dance-based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance, and Fosse. With several levels to accommodate any dancer’s experience, this program is specially-designed to build well-rounded dancers with great technique!
Beginning School-Age Jazz
Age 6-12 years
60-minute classes
This class teaches beginning-level skills. The class consists of Jazz technique, choreography, with beginning-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance-based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance and Fosse. This class is scheduled at a time that is meant to be convenient for students in homeschool programs, independent study, or on break for summer
vacation, but is open to all.
Jr Jazz
Age 5-6 years
45-minute classes
Special hybrid class for students who are younger and beginning Jazz for the first time, or those transferring from a Combo Dance class. Our Jr Jazz class is special in that it combines Jazz class structure and technique with some of the developmental skills we include in our Combo Dance program that students this age have begun to master. The class consists of Jazz technique, choreography, with beginning-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance- based gymnastic skills). Classes are specially designed to accommodate younger dancers’ development, attention span, and energy levels.
Jazz 1
Age 6-10 years
60-minute classes
This class teaches beginning-level skills. The class consists of Jazz technique, choreography, with beginning-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance- based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance and Fosse.
Jazz 2
Age 8-14 years
60-minute classes
This class consists of Jazz technique and choreography, with beginning/intermediate-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance-based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance and Fosse. The emphasis on technique and musicality increases in this level, as well as stretching and conditioning for flexibility, more
advanced acro dance and tumbling, and the expectation of the dancer to remember choreography and
perform on their own. Placement based on skill level. Approval of dance instructor required to enroll.
*It is recommended that students in this level also enroll in a Ballet class.
Jazz 3
Age 10+ years
*2 days per week enrollment required
This class consists of Jazz technique and choreography, with intermediate-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance-based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as
lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance and Fosse. Placement based on skill level. The
emphasis on clean technique and increased body awareness, control over isolated body parts, increased strength and flexibility, more advanced acro dance and tumbling, and the expectation of the dancer to perform more complex choreography makes Jazz 3 a significant step up from Jazz 2. Approval of dance instructor required to enroll.
*It is recommended that students in this level also enroll in a Ballet class.
Jazz 4
Age 12+
*2 days per week enrollment required
This level class consists of Jazz technique and choreography, with intermediate-level tumbling and acro-dance (dance-based gymnastic skills). Choreography includes different jazz-based styles such as lyrical, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop fusion, acro-dance and Fosse. The emphasis on clean technique and increased body awareness, as well as skill level and complexity of movement make Jazz 4 a significant step up from Jazz 3. Dancers will also work more on their stage presentation and characterization in performing. As always, they will be increasing their acro-dance vocabulary and gymnastics skills in conjunction with their dance
choreography. Placement based on skill level. Approval of dance instructor required to enroll.
*It is recommended that students in this level also enroll in a Ballet class.