TAP- JAZZ
Tap & Jazz instruction will help you excel in school, amateur, or professional theatre productions.
For those who like a fast-paced, high-energy class, Tap & Jazz is a great choice.
Tap & Jazz programs give you a comprehensive study of each subject along with a great cardio workout.
For the students or musical theatre enthusiasts who like an upbeat, quick-moving pace to learning.
PRIMARY TAP
The intricacy of the footwork in Tap encourages advanced motor skills & the mental processing of complex rhythms. Timings of even basic tap combinations also stimulate reasoning. It helps create stronger mathematical abilities as each tap sound is given its place within the music's structure.
Age 6 - 8 (35 weeks)
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Start Date:
JUNIOR TAP
40-minute class (35 weeks)
INTER/SENIOR TAP
50-minute class (35 weeks)
If you're a student with prior experience, don't hesitate to contact us at 519-434-0612 to obtain our full schedule and arrange a placement interview. This interview will help us assess your skill level for our various classes and dance levels.
Boys often enjoy the intricacies and challenges of footwork in dance.
While the upper body and arm lines are important in tap dancing, they tend to be more relaxed compared to those in classical ballet.
This less structured approach to upper body placement, combined with a primary focus on footwork skills, appeals to male students. Additionally, techniques like wings and pickups are generally easier for boys than for girls because of differences in hip structure and centers of gravity between the genders.
However, it’s worth noting that there are many accomplished female tap dancers as well..
JAZZ
For students aged 5 & over
(by September 1st)
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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 & Interpretive.
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*Examinations are available.
PRIMARY JAZZ
Many students do like the variety of musical choices, including Jazz music & contemporary pop music.
The vast historical styles of Jazz, starting in the 1920s through to the present, along with African tribal elements, should be studied to be well-rounded in all Jazz styles.
Age 7- 8 (35 weeks)
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Start Date:
JUNIOR JAZZ
40-minute class (35 weeks)
INTER/SENIOR JAZZ
1-hour class (35 weeks)
Jazz is a crucial component for students who aspire to perform in today's Musical Theatre or Broadway (Commercial) styles. It is an invaluable skill for school shows, local theatre productions, and is a requirement for those pursuing professional performance careers.
Today we view Jazz as Broadway-style, the type of dance seen in past & current musicals, once used as Commercial-style for videos & advertising.
Today's Commercial Jazz is integrated with Hip Hop, but Jazz is still a must for any student interested in stage work, along with acting & vocal training for musical productions. (Triple Threat)
