Jazz dance is a form that is known for its strong dynamic dancing, distinct vocabulary, and stylized movement. Jazz at Shawl-Anderson is based on contemporary movement with classical jazz foundations. Students build a strong technical foundation due to the form’s roots in ballet while cultivating the expressive emotional style. Jazz provides excellent training for aspiring musical theater performers due to its performative and dynamic focus.
Dancers will build strength and flexibility through class exercises; isolations, traveling patterns, turns, and jumps. Exercises will culminate in class phrase work to focus on musicality and performance skills.
SADC Online classes are Pay-What-What-You-Can, $0-20 sliding scale
No one has turned away for lack for funds - if you are experiencing income instability,
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