Jazz
 

Certification: British Association of Teachers of Dancing

Youth I-VI

• For students age 7 and up
  
• Develop body alignment, balance, and rhythm
  
• Styles include theatrical to contemporary
  
• Basic technique incorporated with linework
  and choreographed routines
• Each level requires 2 years of training
  

Teen I-IV

• Jazz I-II beginning jazz for teens (age 12 and up)
  
• Contemporary style (learn up-to-date dance steps)
  
• Basic technique incorporated with linework and
  choreographed routines
• Jazz III-IV minimum 2 years dance experience or requirements outlined by the instructor

Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

• Students age 12 and up
  
• Advanced technique
  
• Contemporary style
  
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of jazz or
  requirements outlined by the instructor

Adult Beginner and Intermediate

• Minimum 18 years of age
  
• Combination of classical, contemporary, and
  theatrical dance
• Development of basic technique, stretch and
  strengthen
• Linework and choreographed routines