Jazz I: This class is for beginners and incorporates traditional jazz dance with some hip hop influence. Ballet is highly recommended as a supplement class because most jazz steps are derived from ballet. This is 60 minute class - recommended for ages 6 to 9.
Jazz II: Is geared toward the beginning/intermediate level dancer. Strengthening exercises and a variety of jazz combinations are the focus in this class. Ballet is highly recommended as a supplement class because most jazz steps are derived from ballet.
This is a 60 minute class – recommended for ages 10-14.
Jazz/Lyrical II: Lyrical is a style of dance that is a fusion of ballet and jazz technique. This class features combinations of movement that emphasize the lyrical or melodic aspects of a song. This style of dance incorporates a strong ballet base and ballet is strongly encouraged to be taken in addition to this class. This is a 60 minute class - recommended for ages 10-14.
Jazz III: Is a progression of Jazz II. This is a 60 minute class – * Ballet 3A & B students or faculty placement.
Jazz/Lyrical IV: This class is for students with an intermediate level ballet background and whom are currently studying ballet. During this class dancers will encompass balance, control, flexibility, and interpretation of music with dance in a lyrical, contemporary ballet or modern style. This is a 60 minute class - * Ballet 4 students or faculty placement.
Advanced Jazz/Lyrical: Is a progression of Jazz/Lyrical IV and is Studio West’s highest level of jazz . This class requires strong ballet technique. This is a 60 minute class – *Ballet 5/6 students or faculty placement.