Beginning Jazz II

The second jazz class in our program builds upon the movements and technique that students have already learned.  These jazz dancers are ready for more combinations with a faster speed of movement.  Dancers are expected to be able to memorize more jazz combinations and demonstrate movements independently.  Students will continue to develop movement vocabulary, as well as balance, coordination, and body alignment. This class moves at a faster pace, with a strong focus on memorizing challenging combinations.

Movement mastered:  faster isolations, plie presses, balancing on releve, jazz square, jazz arms, slow chaine turns from corner, balancing preparation for pirouettes, push-ups and sit-ups to build strength, foot isolations, three step turns, jazz splits, fan kicks on the ground, alternating chasses with oppositional arms, chasses before leaps, strong arms, pointing toes and extension of legs in turning battements, jazz skips.