Jazz
A blending of movements from many different dance forms, Jazz focuses on the connection of choreography to lyrics.
CURRICULUM
Jazz is a formal division discipline and students must be 6 years old or older to enroll in the program. Upon their enrollment, students are placed in levels according to their age and ability. Each level is designed to help a student master the technique of Jazz.
Requirements are established to ensure the safety and development of the dancer.
The School offers all new students a free trial class in order for our faculty to correctly level the dancer.
Level 1 - Basic Beginner Jazz technique
No previous training required
Level 1x - Beginner Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week recommended.
Ballet recommended
Level 2 - Intermediate Beginner Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week strongly recommended.
Ballet strongly recommended.
Level 2x - Advanced Beginner Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week strongly recommended.
Ballet strongly recommended.
Level 3 - Intermediate Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week strongly recommended.
Ballet strongly recommended.
Level 3x - Advanced Intermediate Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week required.
1 Ballet class per week required.
Level 4 - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz technique
2 Jazz classes per week required.
1 Ballet class per week required. 2 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
Level 4x/5 - Advanced Jazz technique
3 Jazz classes per week required. 4 Jazz classes per week strongly recommended.
2 Ballet classes per week required. 3 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
DRESS CODE
Rock West dress codes are established for the dancer's safety and aid in the instructor's ability to correct and educate students.
Top - A solid color leotard or form-fitting shirt.
Bottom - Solid color jazz pant.
Shoes - Girls: Tan Jazz shoes (slip on recommended). NO SNEAKERS
Boys: Black Jazz shoes (slip on recommended)
Hair - Worn neatly off the face.
All accessories, including jewelry, must be removed before class.
INSTRUCTOR-STUDENT CONTACT
The Rock School offers teaching that is individual and hands-on. It is normal and appropriate for a member of the faculty to manually and physically position a pupil to expound a point of instruction or to identify some needed technique correction. The School neither condones nor tolerates any touching of students by instructors that is harmful, professionally reckless, or that violates generally accepted tenets of propriety. Before enrolling a student, please consider that it is school policy to correct children with physical contact. If the student or parent/guardian is uncomfortable with this policy, you may wish to reconsider enrolling the student.