Jazz Dance Class Boosts Confidence and Skills
At Stagelight Performing Arts, Jazz dance class not only provides a safe space for dancers to explore their individual styles, but it also encourages them to take risks, contribute unique ideas, and try new things. It is the perfect place for your child if they are interested in the performing arts but are not quite sure where to start. Look below to see what we offer in our classes:
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
Counting music, stretching properly, foundational leg positions, and jazz dance moves like pirouettes, battements, and leaps.
COORDINATION AND CONDITIONING
Overall proficiency, versatility, and performance capabilities lead to improved technique and increased range of motion.
RHYTHM AND FLEXIBILITY
Develop a strong sense of rhythm and flexibility to execute movements with precision, musicality, and grace.
SELF-CONFIDENCE
Conquer gross motor skills such as skipping, galloping, and leaping during the Jazz portion of class.
CHOREOGRAPHED COMBOS
Designed to develop dancers' technical proficiency, musicality, performance skills, and stylistic understanding.
STRONG FRIENDSHIPS
Mutual support and camaraderie among dancers who share a common passion for jazz dance and a shared learning environment.
want to try a Jazz class with us?
We offer a one time free trial per student! If you’re interested in trying out our Jazz classes, please email us at stagelightarts@gmail.com
(Our one-time free trial is available only during our open enrollment periods. Trial classes are subject to availability and do not guarantee a spot in the class).
Dancers in Jazz dance class should wear a leotard and leggings or dance shorts with black or tan slip on jazz shoes.
DRESS THE PART FOR JAZZ DANCE CLASS
Girls' Dress Code
Girls should wear a leotard and leggings or dance shorts, or workout wear (no midriffs showing), with hair secured out of the face.
Boys' Dress Code
Boys can come dressed in workout wear or essentially anything they can move in.
All Jazz dance students are required to bring their slip-on jazz shoes to each class. Our favorite brands are Capezio or Bloch, and our preferred colors are black and tan. Be sure to grab all of the Jazz gear you need for class.
ADVANCING THROUGH THE LEVELS OF JAZZ
If your dedicated dancer has completed one or more years of training in our Jazz Dance program, they may be ready for our Level II, Level III, or even Level IV Jazz dance classes! For dancers who can’t help but pirouette down grocery store aisles, grand jeté on the soccer field, or pas de bourrée in the schoolyard, they may be ready to take their training to a new level.
As our Jazz II and higher classes require an elevated skill level from our dancers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
NOW SIT BACK, AND WATCH YOUR CHILD THRIVE
Get ready to see the look of satisfaction on your child’s face as they perfect their turns, leaps, and kicks. And be prepared to watch your child drop into the splits or perform their favorite skill for you at home! That alone makes all of their hard work and dedication immeasurably worth it. Secure their place in Jazz Dance class or any of our other fun and engaging classes by logging in or creating an account through our Customer Portal. We can’t wait to see you in class!
FAQS
Our pricing structure is based on the number of classes each student enrolls for as shown above. Additionally, there is a mandatory registration fee of $30, and we do not offer any sibling discounts.
Please click here to read more about our Tuition, Pricing, and Billing policies.
Yes! Our Jazz classes participate in both of our bi-annual Showcases, Winter Showcase and Summer Showcase.
More information about our Showcases are sent through our newsletter emails, our website blog, posted on our social media accounts, and also shown in our in-studio slideshow.
As our Level II and higher Jazz classes require a slightly elevated skill level from our performers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. For new incoming students, performers who have taken Jazz at other studios or schools may be ready for a higher level.
If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
A feature in your Customer Portal–Evaluations! These stars represent the progress your child has made in each of their classes. In the future, you’ll be able to track your child’s skill progression throughout the year, but for the first phase of this rollout, Evaluations are here to help you determine which classes your child is approved to enroll in next season.
For more information about Evaluation Stars, click here.
We typically allow for a standard six-month grace period surrounding the specified age limits. It is advisable to initially enroll her in a class appropriate for her current age group, especially for the first half of the season.
If the grace period exceeds six months beyond the age limits, or if the instructor advises considering a different age group, instructor approval may be required.
We only offer a one-time free trial per student. However, we offer drop-in passes that you can purchase through the Customer Portal to try out as many classes as you’d like.
If you’re interested in purchasing a drop-in pass, you can purchase it through your Customer Portal account under “Merch & More!” (drop-in passes are only available during our open enrollment periods).