WEST RIDGE CENTER
Beginner Intermediate
Progressive Jazz
Jazz I | Ages 6-10
Jazz dance is based on rhythm and ballet used in musical theater , commercial , and entertainment . It ’ s an American dance form , which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles . Students work on placement and technique while learning modern and contemporary jazz styles . Classes consist of warm-ups , floor progressions and center combinations . Little or no previous dance experience necessary . Instructor : Tara Drazner . Min / Max 6 / 10 . No class on Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , Apr 1 , 14 . 14 weeks Jan 3 – May 6 14201011 Mon 5-5:45pm $ 218 / 238
Jazz II | Ages 8-12 Stresses technique and stretching . We ’ ll work on correct body alignment , coordination , strength , and performance quality . Jazz vocabulary is further explained through intermediate across-the-floor exercises and combinations . We ’ ll explore various types of jazz , Broadway , street , and contemporary styles . No class on Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , Apr 1 , 14 . 14 weeks Jan 3 – May 6 14201012 Thu 6:30 – 7:25pm $ 356 / 376
Beginner Intermediate
Dance
Progressive Modern and Contemporary
Expressive Modern | Ages 2-5 This is a beginning level class that develops our young dancers ’ abilities to move by focusing on high / low levels , singing , and rhythmic movement set to drumming and recorded music . Students will learn movement patterns and principles that provide a strong foundation in ballet as well as exploring their imaginations to imitate animals and natural objects through movement . Min / Max 6 / 10 No class on Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , Apr 1 , 14 . Instructor : Margo Proeh 14 weeks Jan 3 – May 6 14202031 Sat 10:50-11:35am $ 310 / 330
Lyrical | Ages 5-8 Develop technique alongside performance and expressive skills . Experience current music and a modern approach in a more relaxed atmosphere than classical ballet . Dancers have freedom to express real emotions and explore the possibilities of their bodies . Focus will be on weight , gravity , and suspension . Min / Max 6 / 10 No class on Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , Apr 1 , 14 . 17 weeks Jan 3 – May 6 14201021 Wed 3-3:45pm $ 254 / 274
Contemporary | Ages 6-9 Contemporary focuses on the similarities and connections between ballet and jazz . Dancers have freedom to express real emotions and explore the possibilities of one ’ s body . This high energy class will strengthen your technique and versatility through movement sequences . Min / Max 6 / 10 . No class on Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , April 1 , 14 . 17 weeks Jan 3 – May 6 14201031 Thu 5:30-6:25 pm $ 356 / 376
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