Placement for our jazz classes for our younger dancers is based on age as well as maturity and skill level. If you are a new student, call the studio for assistance in choosing the appropriate level. If you are a returning student, refer to your class placements when selecting levels. To read about the history of jazz and the styles we offer at CD&FS, click HERE.
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Jazz Kidz
Monday, 4pm - 4:45pm ● Ages 6-8yrs Amanda Supan Monthly Tuition: $52 |
In this lively and engaging class, your child will explore the exciting world of jazz dance. Perfect for young dancers, this class combines energetic movements, upbeat music, and creative expression to create a fun and dynamic learning experience. Students will also learn about the history of jazz dance and its relationship to jazz music.
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Junior Jazz 1-2
Thursday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm ● Ages 9-11yrs Mary Selene Monthly Tuition: $60 |
This introductory jazz class is designed for dancers ages 9–11 and focuses on building a strong technical foundation in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, alignment, and movement dynamics through age-appropriate exercises and combinations. The class draws inspiration from classic jazz styles, including Giordano, Luigi, and Hatchett techniques, all set to upbeat and engaging music. Each class includes a warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and simple center combinations to build coordination, strength, and confidence. Dancers will also have the opportunity to explore improvisation as a way to develop creativity and self-expression within jazz technique.
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Junior Jazz 3-4
Thursday, 4:45pm - 6pm ● Ages 11-13yrs Mary Selene Monthly Tuition: $67 |
Expanding on the concepts learned in Junior Jazz 1-2, this class continues to build a strong technical foundation, focusing on rhythm, dynamics, musicality, and alignment. Using elements from Giordano, Luigi, and Hatchett techniques, dancers will work through energizing combinations set to upbeat music. Each class includes a warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and center phrase work, all designed to enhance coordination, strength, and performance quality. Additionally, students will explore improvisational movement as a way to deepen their connection to jazz technique and express their creativity.
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CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS
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Jazz 1
Monday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Carissa Bellando Monthly Tuition: $60 |
This introductory class is designed for teens and adults who are ready to explore the roots and foundations of jazz dance. Students will engage with a range of styles—including vernacular, classical, and commercial jazz—building both technique and confidence. Each class includes a warm-up and center work to develop strength, flexibility, and alignment. Across-the-floor exercises will introduce and connect fundamental jazz steps, encouraging movement through space with clarity and style. Dancers will learn key elements of jazz vocabulary, including rhythm, kicks, stationary and traveling turns, and jumps/leaps. Class combinations will combine these skills and give dancers the chance to develop their performance quality while preparing choreography for the end-of-year performance.
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Jazz 2
Monday, 3:45-5:15pm Carissa Bellando Monthly Tuition: $75 |
This class is designed for dancers with prior Jazz experience who are ready to deepen their technique and understanding of jazz dance. Students will continue exploring vernacular, classical, and commercial jazz styles while developing greater precision, strength, and musicality. Class begins with a focused warm-up and center work to increase flexibility, alignment, and control. Across-the-floor exercises will expand your movement vocabulary, refine your rhythm, and challenge your execution of kicks, turns, jumps, and leaps. Combinations will bring together everything you've learned and allow you to practice your performance skills as you prepare for the end-of-year performance.
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Jazz 3-4
Thursday, 7:30pm - 9pm Isadora Snapp Monthly Tuition: $75 |
This intermediate/advanced jazz class is all about building on a strong technical base while digging deeper into the heart of jazz—movement, music, and individuality. We mix authentic jazz, classic jazz inspired by Bob Boross, and contemporary styles to create a class that’s grounded in tradition but always evolving. Dancers will work on refining technique through challenging combos, exploring rhythm, and moving with full-bodied expression. Improvisation is a big part of what we do—serious play that helps dancers connect to themselves, the music, and each other. We listen to a wide range of jazz music in class, learning to really hear it and respond in the moment.
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