JAZZ DANCE
Jazz dance is a lively and energetic form of dance that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It draws influence from a blend of African, European, and Caribbean dance styles and has evolved into a versatile and popular dance genre. Jazz dance is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, dynamic movements, and improvisational aspects.
Your dancers will learn to have precise control over their body to execute a variety of intricate, dynamic, and expressive movements, including big leaps, and quick turns. Our classes focus on strong technique, flexibility, and style. Each class consists of warm up, skills and steps, combinations and across the floor work. Ballet classes are strongly encouraged for Level 2 and above.
Pre-Jazz
This class will introduce dancers to basic Jazz technique, fundamentals and terminology. Students enrolled in this class do not need prior training. However, class is taught at a faster pace than our combo classes.
Recommended Ages: 6-8
Jazz 1
This class focuses on developing a strong foundation of technique in the style of jazz which is necessary for progression. Dancers must be able to do the following: single jazz turn on both sides, split leap on both sides and a high kick on both sides. Dancers enrolled in this class will be expected to have an understanding of jazz and ballet technique. This class is for dancers with at least 1 year of previous jazz training.
Recommended ages: 8-10
Jazz 2
This class is considered an intermediate level for dancers who have had prior training in jazz. Dancers must be able to do the following: Double Jazz Turn on both sides, Split Leap on both sides, and Leap in Second on both sides. This class is for dancers with at least 2 years of previous jazz training. This class meets twice a week. Dancers enrolled in Jazz 2 are required to attend both classes.
Recommended ages: 10-12
HIP HOP
Hip-hop dance is a highly popular and influential street dance style that originated in African American and Latino communities in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s. It has since evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. Hip-hop dance is characterized by its dynamic and expressive movements, strong rhythms, and urban style.
While your dancers will learn the techniques and isolations unique to the hip-hop form, this style is known for its constant innovation and evolution. Students are encouraged to incorporate new movements, styles, and cultural influences into their routines, showcasing their individual style and creativity.
Little Bops
This class is an introduction to the stylized movement of hip-hop. Dancers in this class will learn how to isolate their movements while working on picking up basic hip-hop choreography during weekly class combinations. No previous experience is necessary, this is an intro-level class.
Hip Hop 1
This class is designed for dancers with previous hip hop experience. Dancers in this class will continue to explore movements and unique stylized tricks while working on picking up hip hop choreography during weekly class combinations. This class is for dancers with 0-2 years of previous hip hop training.
Recommended ages: 8-10
Hip Hop 2
This class is considered an intermediate level. Dancers enrolled in this class must have good body awareness and be able to pick up choreography at a quick pace. Dancers in this level will learn skills and tricks unique to the style and be given weekly combinations which encourage them to develop their own style through the different genres of hip-hop. This class is for dancers with at least 3-4 years of previous hip-hop training.
Recommended ages: 10-12
JAZZ AND HIP HOP INSTRUCTORS
![Cassandra "Kassye" Capener](https://mkdanceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kassye.jpg)
Cassandra "Kassye" Capener
Hip hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap
![Camille Tokar Pavliska](https://mkdanceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/camille-1.jpg)
Camille Tokar Pavliska
Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz