Dance Programs

Jazz
For students age 5 and over (by Sept. 1).
Contemporary jazz style is taught throughout the program, At appropriate times other jazz styles are introduced such as lyrical, afro-primitive, blues, musical theatre, hip hop, modern and interpretive. Examinations available.

Junior ~ 35 weeks 45 minutes classes per week	1st payment September 2nd payment January
Inter-senior ~ 35 weeks 1 hour per week	1st payment September 2nd payment January

JAZZ CLASSES OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION TO TAP AND JAZZ - 5 years of age by December 31st. 45 minute class per week for 30 lessons.

BEGINNER	Age 6-7 Complete Junior 1
	8-10 Complete Junior I plus material added for mature students
	11-12 Complete Junior 1 and Junior 2
	Teen/Adult- Complete Junior 1, Junior 2, Junior 3 plus material added for mature students

JUNIOR LEVELS - Requirements for Junior
(Junior 1/ Junior 2/ Junior 3)

Approximately 3 years to complete- Work escalates over the three years in general class form.

1.	Satisfactory toning and flexibility
2.	Good technical 900 kick front-side
3.	Development of co-ordination skills
4.	Basic body isolations
5.	Ability to move with moderate skills
6.	Satisfactory musical ability
7.	Single and progressive turn of a good technical level
8.	Good ball on in jumps - sissonne in arabesque and attitude of satisfactory quality
9.	Fully stretched foot whenever required
10.	Ability to pick up a new combination within 1 or 2 lessons
11.	Good retention of materials week to week
12.	Clearly defined linear arm lines
13.	Satisfactory jazz styling show in execution of all jazz work
14.	Consistent work habits/good attendance

EXAMINATIONS - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - PRIMARY - PREBRONZE - BRONZE AWARD

ELEMENTARY LEVELS - Requirements for Elementary
(Elementary 4/ Elementary 5/ Elementary 6)

Approximately 3 years to complete- Work escalates over the three years in general class form.

1.	Good body toning/good flexibility
2.	Good technical kick 120° front and side
3.	Very competent level of co-ordination
4.	Elaborate body isolations in layered patterns
5.	Very good since of movement and stretch to work
6.	Good control on difficult movements
7.	Diversity of energy levels for varied aspects of jazz style
8.	Basic regard and ability in lyrical style
9.	Arm work that shows care
10.	Double turn, combined progressive turns of a good technical level
11.	Strong elevation - calypso/stag/full split jump
12.	Good foot dexterity - flexibility and strength
13.	No hamstring problems
14.	Well defined percussive sense
15.	Good musical sensitivity
16.	Ability to pick up new material at 1st lesson
17.	Full retention of material week to week
18.	Clear jazz styling and presentation suited to taste and style of each step, eg., Rock, Disco, Soul (Blues), Afro-primitive, Percussive, Lyrical, Stage/Contemporary, Robotics
19.	Good work habits/good attendance

EXAMINATIONS - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - SILVER - GOLD - SAPPHIRE AWARD

INTERMEDIATE LEVELS - Requirements for Intermediate
(Intermediate 7/ Intermediate 8/ Intermediate 9)

Approximate 3 years to complete. Work escalates over the three years in general class form

1.	Very good body toning/very good flexibility
2.	Good technical kick to 140° front side
3.	Progressive isolations
4.	Increased strength level in balance and holding raised position
5.	Above average stamina and endurance
6.	Good styling in connective elements
7.	Multiple turn ability
8.	High elevations
9.	Increased range in lyrical style
10.	Accuracy in all arm and foot patterns
11.	Quick learning response
12.	More focus on "big jumps" and progressive tours
13.	Excellent memorization
14.	Ability to improvise
15.	Moves in all styles with ease

EXAMINATION - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - AMBER - AMETHYST - EMERALD AWARD

SENIOR LEVEL - Requirements for Senior
(Senior 10/ Senior 11/ Senior 12)

Approximately 3 years to complete. Work escalates over the three years in general class form

1.	Above average flexibility and body tone
2.	Excellent stamina
3.	Advanced jazz technical skills
4.	Total control and musical sense
5.	Good multiple jumps
6.	Strong balletic or ballet-jazz technique
7.	Confident jumps and turns
8.	Fast study
9.	Fully prepared on material for next class
10.	Excellent interpretation in any jazz styling
11.	Good improvisational ability
12.	Exploration of many styles, moods and trends of jazz style
13.	Excellent lyrical sense
14.	Some choreographic sense
15.	Excellent work habits/near perfect attendance
16.	Dedicated - A Lover of Dance!!

EXAMINATIONS - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - SCARLET - ELITE - PRIMA AWARD

INTENSIVE SCHOLAR/JAZZ PROGRAM

Junior C	Elem 4	Silver Medallion
Junior B	Elem 5	Gold Medallion
Junior A	Elem 6	Sapphire Riband Award
Inter D	Inter 7/Inter 8	Amber/Amethyst Riband Award
Pre C	Inter 9/Senior 10	Emerald/Scarlet Riband Award
Inter C	Senior 11	Elite Award
Pre B	Senior 12	Prima Award
Inter B	Pre Pro 1	Pre Elementary
Inter A	Pre Pro 2	Elementary

PROFESSIONAL JAZZ PROGRAM

	Age 8	Bronze Medallion
	Age 9	Silver Medallion
Grade 5	Age 10	Gold/Sapphire Riband Award
Grade 6	Age 11	Amber/Amethyst Riband Award
Grade 7	Age 12	Emerald/Scarlet Riband Award
Grade 8	Age 13	Elite/Prima Award
Grade 9	Age 14	Pre Elementary (Pre Pro 1)
Grade 10	Age 15	Elementary (Pre Pro 2)
Grade 11	Age 16	Intermediate (Pre Pro 3)
Grade 12	Age 17	Advance (Pre Pro 4)

JAZZ TECHNIQUES PROGRAM

A second jazz class in the technique format for those who wish to upgrade their skills and advance more quickly in some areas. The focus of the class will emphasize more technical accuracy, greater intensive body toning and the application of ballet and modern dance movement, in the jazz idiom. Only the motivated jazz student should apply as the program corresponds with our existing technique ballet classes in approach.

Elementary Levels	(Elem 4, Elem 5, Elem 6)	Pre-requisite - Must be Elementary Level Jazz
Intermediate Levels	(Inter 7, Inter 8, Inter 9)	Pre-requisite - Must be Intermediate Level Jazz
Senior Levels	(Senior 10, Senior 11, Senior 12)	Pre-requisite - Must be Senior Level Jazz

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If your child has had previous dance experience, please call for an interview to determine your child's level within the school. We cannot guarantee placement unless a vacancy is available. Interview by appointment, at no charge can be made by calling (519) 434-0612.