First Steps and Carly Elizabeth School of Dance

First Steps &
Carly Elizabeth

School of Dance

Kathryn Pearce DDE (MT, IB, TD, ND) AISTD Dip (MT, TD)

Tel: 07968378635 - Email: info@firststepsdance.co.uk

Carly Hall Approved Tutor, LISTD(IB, MT, TD)

Hawkesbury Upton Branch

Tel: 07540339511 - Email: carly_hall@hotmail.co.uk

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Although the grace and balance of ballet form the foundation of jazz dance, dancers are encouraged to interpret music and execute moves in their own unique way.
Jazz is fun and energetic and showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing consists of unique moves, fancy footwork, leaps and quick turns and the music used is very eclectic.

The classes consist of a thorough warm up to start leading onto stretching exercises concentrating on flexibility. We then include exercises working on technique, which build to a short routine with a variety of jazz steps designed to challenge and inspire.
Students normally progress to Jazz dance classes as an extra skill to their Ballet Tap and Modern dance.

Jazz dancing is heavily influenced by African and European dances, and is characterized by its lively and fun style. Jazz dancing is sometimes referred to as show dancing, as it’s often used in musicals.

Jazz Dance is a fast, energetic type of dance using a combination of lots of different dance moves. From isolation to contractions, big leaps and quick turns, it is dynamic and lyrical as seen in films, musicals and TV.

This lively class will give the students an aerobic and fun workout. You can learn short sequences of choreography designed to develop your strength, stamina and dance ability.