Kids Jazz for Beginners
This jazz class is fun for any child that wants to find joy in the connection of movement and music! Your child will learn basic moves with a strong foundation to set them up for success where ever they want to take their love of dance.
Alli Rucker
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
Each class will start with a warm up, 15 min to stretch and strengthen our muscles. After warm up the largest portion of class will be working on technical, foundational moves. dancers will have time to practice with my attention focused on helpful verbal adjustments. One by one dancers will have a chance to demonstrate the move we are working on and they will receive feedback from myself to encourage and inspire improvement in each of them. The final section of class will be putting technical moves into choreography. Dancers will learn to count on beat while keeping the rhythm of their movements. Dancers will receive a full body workout, stretching and strengthening while gaining flexibility. We will work on balance and endurance of the body and mind. I love teaching these classes for children to feel empowered and confident all while finding their own style and personality to bring to the class. Week 1 (03/04/2024) Fundamentals of jazz. Dancers will learn basic rhythm, different styles of walks, and jumps. Week 2 (03/11/2024) Style and balance. Dancers will work on different moves that challenge their balance and connect balancing poses with stylizes steps. Week 3 (03/18/24) Strength and flexibility. Dancers focus on stretching and strengthening their muscles while increasing flexibility for moves such as kicks, leaps, balancing with legs in extended positions. Week 4 (03/25/24) Leaps and turns. Dancers review previous skills to begin preforming basic jumps and turns.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need a room with space for each dancer to move freely without bumping into tables, chairs, etc. a hard floor surface is recommended with ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Dancers can also go through class barefoot. If on carpet, socks or dance shoes are recommended. Have a water bottle close by for water breaks.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2023
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I’m Alli!
I teach young dancers in jazz, ballet, and lyrical. My classes are for young children that love to move their bodies with music and find joy in movement as well as young dancers that want more focus on technique and choreography. Dance and fitness have been part of my life since I was very young. Starting out as a young dancer I grew up performing and competing. After high school, I taught and assisted with dance classes throughout college and continue to teach young dancers in different styles. I was classically trained in ballet and then fell in love with the freedom of movement in more contemporary styles when I was a young teen. I have found a new love for barre fitness and have been a certified teacher for four years. I love the way barre calls upon the strength and activation of the same muscles we are used to using in dance
I want my students to find joy in my classes and gratitude for their bodies.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-6 learners per class
