Jazz
February 2011
JAZZ MOVES
HIP HOP DANCE
is recognized by dancers and teachers alike as an alternate form of exercise and fitness.
Many of the hip-hop movements isolate the abs, so this area really gets a good muscle-sculpting workout. There is a great deal of hip rolling, waist and pelvic rolling and popping in hip hop and all of these work the abs. The hip-hop “popping” is a technique that is a quick punch on the emphasis of a beat, many times danced in a combination with arm movements and the abdominal area being “popped” in the same count sequence. Doing these popping movements in repetition is an excellent abdominal workout.
CORRECT ATTIRE IN CLASS IS ESSENTIAL
Its important to have good attire in all classes.Teachers and students need to see the clear line of the body to correct alignment and technique. Baggy clothing is not suitable for this. Correct attire for class is essential.
A Jazz Uniform is now a requirement for classes
All students will require a Dance Star uniform. This is purchased from the studio.
Jazz uniform consists of a leotard, skirt, headband and Dance Star bag.
Senior Students will purchase a black leotard of their choice and add Dance Star Shorts to complete the uniform.
Move forward with the Complete JAZZ MOVES SyllabusLevels 1 – 12Performance AwardA.T.O.D. Ltd have developed a unique approach to educating our students in a classroom environment.Jazz is a continually changing and evolving genre encompassing many styles such as Broadway, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Funk and Lyrical to name a few.Our new and innovative system of training encompasses all styles from foundation Jazz to the very latest moves.This is the Complete Jazz Class Syllabus!Examinations are optionalhttp://www.atod.net.au/ for further information.Dance Star always strives to offer their students the very best in knowledge and keep them up to the technique required for their level. Australian Teachers of Dance Jazz Syllabi gives a very sound basis to commence young students and move higher level students further onto new techniques. Our new and innovative system of teaching encompasses all styles from foundation Jazz to the very latest moves. DANCE FANTASY is tailored for the 3-4 year olds giving them their first introduction to the world of dance, through body movement, rhythm and mime. |
JAZZ Level 1 Introducing the children to the grounding/basics of jazz technique.
JAZZ Level 2 More involved dance technique are introduced that take students to the next level of technique and strength.
JAZZ Level 3 Now you may enter Performance level for Eisteddfod Solos,Duets,Trios or Troupes.Students now have a firmer knowledge of the foundations of dance in Jazz and Ballet. Other forms of dance such as Hip Hop , Funk, Contemporary are introduced to the students to broaden their knowledge of movement and style.
JAZZ Level 4 Students now have a firmer knowledge of the foundations of dance in Jazz and/or Ballet. Other forms of dance such as Hip Hop , Funk, Contemporary are introduced to the students to broaden their knowledge of movement and style.
PERFORMANCE GROUP is for students that have had 2 years of Jazz & Ballet training. Here you gain extra performance skills in entering for eisteddfods, concert and gigs.
To be in this group you must take a ballet and jazz class per week.
