What Is Jazz Dance?
Jazz dance is a vibrant, energetic style that combines rhythm, technique and expressive movement. Featuring kicks, turns, leaps, isolations and dynamic choreography, jazz helps dancers develop strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality and confidence. With influences from a variety of dance styles and music genres, jazz encourages individuality, performance quality and a love of movement while building skills that transfer to many other styles of dance.
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Benefits of Jazz Dance
Jazz dance offers dancers of all ages and levels an exciting way to develop physical strength, musicality and performance skills while expressing their individuality.
- Strength and Conditioning: Builds muscular strength, endurance and core stability through energetic movements, kicks, leaps and turns.
- Flexibility and Mobility: Improves flexibility, range of motion and control through structured stretching and technique exercises.
- Coordination and Balance: Develops body awareness, agility, balance and coordination through intricate combinations and directional changes.
- Musicality and Rhythm: Helps dancers interpret different musical styles, recognize rhythms and move with precision and expression.
- Confidence and Performance Skills: Encourages dancers to perform with energy, personality and stage presence.
- Technique and Versatility: Develops foundational skills that transfer to other dance styles, including musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary.
- Memory and Focus: Strengthens concentration, sequencing and the ability to learn and retain choreography.
- Creativity and Self-Expression: Gives dancers opportunities to explore their individuality and communicate through movement.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: Provides an energetic workout that supports stamina, heart health and overall physical fitness.
- Discipline and Perseverance: Encourages commitment, patience and goal-setting as dancers refine their technique and master new skills.
Why jazz matters: Jazz dance combines athleticism, artistry and personality, helping dancers become stronger, more versatile performers while building confidence and a lifelong appreciation for movement.
Meet your instructors
Ashley Summers-MacdonaldCo-Director/ Owner, Instructor
Kelly Summers-WelchCo-Director/Owner, Instructor
Stefanie ChehadeTap, Jazz, and Acro
Elizabeth KmiecBallet, Modern, Pilates and Zumba
Tess VosperBallet, Jazz and Hip Hop
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What dance families say
“We love the Dance Class. The front desk staff are super friendly and helpful and my daughter loves her class. Communication from the school is really excellent. When I got to see my preschool daughter dance for the first time in class I was very impressed with what she had learned and how the teacher ran the class. Thank you TDC!”
“Talented instructors who really care about their dancers. Both my children have had nothing but positive experiences. I highly recommend this studio.”
“The Dance Class is family! My children are always thrilled to go to class. They are challenged and respected. The teachers and the owners are wonderful, dedicated, passionate, patient but most importantly understanding to the needs of our children. If you want to be a part of an awesome team and family The Dance Class is it!!!!”
“The Dance Class is more than just teaching children how to dance … it’s also about the children learning life skills and being confident.
TDC is simply the best. It’s a family run business for families. The owners have never lost sight of the path they traveled as a dance family and have used their experiences to guide them in running their business. Thank you!”