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Jazz Dance

Group of young dancers wearing black and light pink. They have their upper bodies rotated towards the front of the room with the rest of their body facing the side.

Jazz Dance

Born out of African dance, American tap dance, ballet and theatre, jazz dance is a vernacular form that places a strong emphasis on musicality, rhythm and dynamic movement. Classes in The School draw from a variety of historical and contemporary jazz styles including Broadway Jazz and influences from the techniques of Cole, Dunham, Fosse, Giordano, and Luigi. In all levels students will be encouraged to develop their artistic voice through the lens of popular music and a variety of movement styles, while also honoring the history of the form and its roots. Classes begin with a high-energy warm-up, progress to across-the-floor exercises, and use skills and concepts to master choreography and increase agility. All levels emphasize strength, isolations, syncopated rhythms, and precision.

Registration for Children and Teen Programs are now open to the general public.  Join our email list to receive email alerts about registration.

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Image description: Line of students with their arms reaching up to the sky.
Image description: Two young dancers, one dressed in all black, one in a white shirt and pink glasses, are sitting on the floor with their legs open and arms reached to the sky.
Image description: Line of students with their arms reaching up to the sky.

Image description: Line of students with their arms reaching up to the sky.

Photo by Rosalie O Connor.

Image description: Two young dancers, one dressed in all black, one in a white shirt and pink glasses, are sitting on the floor with their legs open and arms reached to the sky.

Image description: Two young dancers, one dressed in all black, one in a white shirt and pink glasses, are sitting on the floor with their legs open and arms reached to the sky.

Level 4 / 5 | Intermediate/Advanced Teen Jazz

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Level 4 / 5 | Intermediate/Advanced Teen Jazz

February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Registration opens january 14

Beginner Teen Jazz

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Beginner Teen Jazz

February 8 - June 14, 2025 | Saturdays 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Registration opens january 14

Jazz Level 3

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Jazz Level 3

September 18, 2024 - January 22, 2025 | Wednesdays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

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Jazz Level 1 / 2

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Jazz Level 1 / 2

February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration opens january 14

Jazz Fundamentals

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Jazz Fundamentals

February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration opens january 14

The mission of the Mark Morris Dance Group is to develop, promote, and sustain dance, music, and opera productions by Mark Morris and to serve as a cultural resource to engage and enrich the community. Propelled by Core Values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing work on inclusion, equity, and diversity to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all. See our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.

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