Learning jazz dance will help you move your body to its full potential and build your balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.  

You will explore the connection between your movements and the rhythms of jazz music. You will gain an appreciation for jazz dance styles with insights into the history and music formed from Black American identity and ingenuity. 

Jazz dance focuses on rhythmic steps and connection to the music. By immersing yourself in dance, you can begin to feel more present in the moment and leave your worries behind.   

Our instructors are practicing artists that have formal dance training and teaching experience. They offer their expertise in the classroom and enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities.

Our instructors ensure that classes are always fresh and engaging for new and returning participants. They adapt to students' needs and encourage them to develop new skills and express themselves through movement.

Each class will begin with warm-up activities before exploring new themes and learning to connect your movements to the rhythms of jazz music. You will also be introduced to basic partner work, historical context, social aspect of jazz dance and the diversity of jazz styles. 

You will learn from expert dance instructors in an inclusive, fun and positive atmosphere. Classes prioritize skill building and joyful self-expression in a non-competitive environment. Instructors will modify techniques as necessary to ensure all students are participating to the best of their ability. Class length is determined by age group: 

• All adult classes are 60-90 minutes long
• Kid and teen classes are 60 minutes long

• Jazz shoes or bare feet
• Clothes you can move and stretch in (no uniform required)
• Water bottle