Classes
Jazz Beginners
Recommended Age Range as of January:
4.5 - 6 years old
- Minimum age for this class is 5 years old by June 30th.
- Students with little or no dance experience may need to trial a few different levels to find the best class
- Exceptions are at the discretion of the school/teacher and will depend on previous dance experience, exams passed, ability and age. Please contact the office for further information.
Uniform Requirements:
- Black "Chloe" style leotard
Black "V" front jazz shorts - Tan leather jazz shoes*
- From 2019 we will be phasing out black jazz shoes for all our jazz students and switching to tan
- Tan shoes will be required for medal tests, exams and performances
- Black leggings (optional for winter months)
- Male students - teacher will advise
Beginners Jazz: is our entry level jazz class. Students are taught the fundamental steps of the modern jazz style. Exercises have a focus on technique, style and performance.
Students in Beginners: have the opportunity to enter a NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
Progression: Beginners Jazz progresses on to Pre Junior Jazz.