Move and Groove Beginning Jazz Dance! Ages 6-9yrs
A weekly beginning Jazz Dance class focusing on musicality, Jazz technique, and fun!
Hillary Wagher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(41)
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Dance related coloring sheets. Not mandatory.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
In this Beginning Jazz Dance class your dancer will move and groove! Being a multi-day class we are able to keep progressing each week. Each class begins with your learner following a warmup that includes active stretching both standing as well as on the floor. We will work up to splits and straddles. Jazz technique movements will then be taught. Basic moves such as Isolations, Jazz Square, Pivot Turn, 3-Step Turn, Side Touch, Mambos, Scissors, Chase, Kick Ballchange, Pirouettes and Battement. Each week new technique will be added on and made more difficult. More difficulty includes change of tempo and adding different arm movements. Every class concludes with fun choreography which puts together what has been taught in class. The choreography will be added onto every week so by the end of the 8-week session the dancers will have a wonderful routine to show off! Only age-appropriate music will be used. Also, only age-appropriate movements will be taught. Jazz Dance is a wonderful dance style for this age group. It is both structured and technical, but in a fun way. My class is always very positive and supportive of new dancers. Mics need to be muted for music clarity purposes, but dancers can ask questions and interact with me at any time. I want my dancers/learners to leave class feeling proud of themselves! No experience necessary, just be ready to move and groove!
Learning Goals
Learning goals are to be introduced to Jazz Dance basics and learn to love dance and movement.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Jazz Dance Introduction week 1
Importance of warm up and stretching. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Jazz Dance Basics week 2
Warm up and stretch, jazz square, side touches, begin choreography. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Jazz Dance Basics week 3
Warm up and stretch, review previous material, mambos, pivot turns, continue choreography. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Jazz Dance Basics week 4
Warm up and stretch, review previous material, 3 step turn, chaine turns, continue choreography. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be sure your learner has an open space for moving, free of obstacles. Sneakers or barefoot and comfortable/stretchy clothing is recommended. Long hair should be pulled up. A water bottle is always great.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
41reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Manhattanville Colege
I have been teaching all forms of dance for 32 years! I am a 1991 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Manhattanville College with a minor in Dance. While there, I focused on Jazz, Ballet, and Modern. I even performed in the Soviet Union in 1989!
I opened my dance school at the age of 23 and still love it! I teach all ages Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe and Modern. My true specialty is Jazz. I love the energy and unique creativity available though Jazz Dance.
Dance class is more than just "dance". It teaches grace, poise, discipline and self confidence. All qualities that will benefit a student in all areas of their lives.
I have been happily married for 24 years and have a 19 year old son who is a sophmore at Fairfield University. He even competed in Jazz and Hip Hop until 7th grade when soccer took over!
I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and love of dance with the Outschool Community.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-8 learners per class
