Ballet/Jazz Combo Dance - Beginning/Intermediate

Welcome to Ballet/Jazz Combo where you will learn two of the fundamental genres of concert dance. This class combines the grace and poise of ballet technique with the upbeat rhythm and style of jazz movement. When studied together, these two work to create a strong, well-rounded performer. Each week will include technical instruction in both ballet and jazz. Our class In addition, the class will alternate weeks learning short pieces of choreography in ballet and jazz, new choreography every week. 

Please note that this class is listed in the Arts subject area. Dance is a unique subject in that it is both an art and a sport. While our class will certainly require physical activity, the primary function of this class is to teach dance as performing arts. This class exercises both your body and your brain. We will learn terminology and etiquette in this class and your Learner will receive feedback from the instructor on their skills.

See a sample class schedule here:
(Times are approximate and may vary depending on the number of students present and the number of first-time students in a given class meeting.)
0:00-0:08	New student welcome & weekly check-in/mini lecture
0:08-0:25 Ballet Barre Exercises (including but not limited to: Plié, Tendu, Degagé, Passé, Piqué, Rond de Jambe)
Water Break
0:25-0:35 Jazz Technique Exercises (including but not limited to: Jazz walk, Box Step, Chaine Turns, Chassé, Battements)
Water Break
0:35-0:45 Choreography (Alternating Ballet and Jazz each week)

This class is suitable for beginning dancers. However, if your student is especially shy or nervous, I recommend trying my class: "My Very First Dance Class!", a special one-time class to help prepare your student.

If your dancer is intermediate or advanced, I recommend trying:
Ballet/Jazz Combo Dance - Intermediate/Advanced (for Continuing Dancers)
 
Please prepare for class each day by positioning your camera so that dancer is visible from head to toe. This will help the instructor to properly supervise students and to provide corrections and assistance when students perform their dance steps. Please use the restroom and prepare your dance space before class begins. This will help us use class time efficiently.

Upcoming Schedule:
Week of June 5:
Focus on Learning the 5 basic positions of Ballet
Learn a short piece of Jazz choreography to "Everything is Awesome" (Kidz Bop)

Week of June 12:
Focus on