BROADWAY JAZZ

BARCLAY Performing Arts is one of the top training facilities for Performing Arts, and takes pride in hiring teachers with top training and expertise in unique areas. Know it or not, you see jazz dance all over the place, from television shows and movies to music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dance moves and techniques are fun and energetic! Catered to be introductory and basic steps and technique, this class is PERFECT for the those ready to express themselves through unique movement with a smooth, funky feel! Jazz dance is a performance [dance] and style that in the United States arose in the mid 20th century. Jazz dance may allude to vernacular jazz or to Broadway or dramatic jazz. The two types expand on African-American vernacular styles of dance that arose with jazz music. Jazz dancing is a form that showcases a dancer’s originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing consists of fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. This class however, caters to those who have and have not taken ANY ballet! If you have any questions, contact us and find out if this class is right for YOU!