Classes
Jazz Pre Elementary NZAMD
Prerequisite:
Students with previous dance experience:
- New Zealand Association of Modern Dance (NZAMD) Grade 5 Jazz or equivalent
- Students with equivalent experience must meet the age requirements - these students may need to trial a few different levels to find the best class
- Attending a second dance class in addition to Pre Elementary Jazz is recommended for those wishing to sit the exam
Students with little or no jazz experience:
- The recommended age for students with little or no jazz experience is 14-16 years
- The students ability and other classes they will be attending per week will be taken into account
- New students may need to trial a few different levels to find the best class
- Attending a second dance class in addition to Pre Elementary Jazz is recommended for those wishing to sit the exam
- 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 "Bronwyn" style leotard
- Black "V" front jazz shorts
- Tan pantyhose (Columbine opaques 70 denier in "mocha" available from Farmers)
- 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
Pre Elementary Jazz: is our 1st "Senior" level jazz class in the NZAMD syllabus. NZAMD jazz showcases a range of stretches, warms ups, co-ordination movements and longer combinations. Students who complete the Pre Elementary exam also have the chance to gain a nomination for the NZAMD performance awards.
Students in Pre Elementary: have the opportunity to enter a NZAMD Exam, NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
Progression: Pre Elementary Jazz progresses on to Elementary Jazz.
