Jazz / Hip-Hop
The American dance art of jazz works body alignment, strength and flexibility, especially stressing sharp qualities of movement and stylized performance.
Hip-hop is one of the newest popular styles of jazz which emphasizes rhythm, quick footwork and plenty of attitude!
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Is there a Jazz / Hip-Hop Dance Class in your future?
The Empowering, Expressive Activity You Need
Choosing a fitness class can be difficult, especially if you or your child has more than one interest. How do you find something that will challenge you physically while still providing a creative and emotional outlet?
Jazz dancing is a unique dance form that combines ballet and modern dance. It offers an intense workout that’s also an art form.
Our Jazz classes allow students to learn everything from basic dance techniques to advanced tricks. By combining creativity and fitness, students learn to discipline themselves and express themselves while building strong muscles and improving flexibility.
Build Strength and Musicality in Every Class
Jazz/Hip-hop classes teach a modern, street-inspired form of dance that’s fun and approachable for students of all ages. Jazz/Hip-hop dancers are athletic artists, capable of telling a story with their bodies.
Jazz/Hip-hop classes teach everything from basic moves to complex routines that combine dance and acrobatics.
If you’re looking for a high-impact, high-intensity workout that gives you the opportunity to express yourself through dance, our hip-hop instructors are here to help.
Benefits
In our Jazz classes, students can burn between 250 and 500 calories and build muscle at the same time. For people who are trying to lose weight and get in shape, Jazz provides a terrific workout.
Jazz dancing offers both an aerobic workout and toning, making it easy for students to get the lean, healthy bodies they want.
Jazz dance is an art form that uses movement and the shapes of the human body to interpret music and tell a story. By combining multiple dance disciplines, it gives dancers a broad palette to communicate.
Jazz dancing has made its way onto the Broadway stage and onto our television screens. There’s no limit to the ways you can express your creativity through dance.
Hip-hop dancing requires strength and determination. Because it’s a high-intensity dance form, students build strength quickly through sustained movements and challenging workouts.
Over time, hip-hop dancers build and tone muscles and gain all-over strength that will keep them healthy and help them with other physical activities.
Dance is an important art form and hip-hop dancing offers students a unique way to express themselves through movement and musicality.
As a form of street dancing, hip-hop is flexible and highly personal. Dancers learn how to tell stories and express their feelings through dance.
As we are about to start our 2nd year at SODA I just can't say enough great things about this dance school. my daughter has made such wonderful improvements and friends. her teachers are patient and kind and she looks forward to class each and every week.
Great instructors, fantastic school! My son loves performing at SODA!
Amazing dance area. Lots of room and separate spaces to dance in! Beautiful layout. Very nice owners!
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FAQS
The only requirement is to wear form-fitting clothing that permits a wide range of movement. For girls and women, that usually means either leotard and tights or a close-fitting shirt and leggings. Boys and men can wear a close-fitting shirt or singlet with shorts or leggings. You’ll also need jazz shoes or jazz sneakers.
Yes, although dance classes aimed at young kids often focus on general coordination rather than specific dance techniques. Many of our students begin dance classes at the age of four or five.
No, the only thing you need is a desire to learn! While we do get some students who already have a foundation in ballet or another form of dance, you can come into jazz as a complete beginner.
No, there is no special equipment required. You should wear comfortable, breathable athletic clothing. Many students come to class in t-shirt and sweatpants; others prefer leggings or shorts. You’ll need good sneakers as well. We prefer sneakers with a white sole since black soles can leave marks on the floor. You may also want to bring a water bottle and a towel.
Yes, although we usually teach general movement to children under the age of 4 or 5. In our kids’ classes, children will learn at an age-appropriate level and work their way up.
Yes, there are many styles that fall under the umbrella of hip-hop dancing, including Break Dancing, Popping & Locking, Funk, Boogaloo, and Stepping. Our general hip-hop classes teach fundamental dance moves and give students a sample of other dance styles they may want to explore.
More Benefits
- Jazz dancing incorporates movement from multiple dance disciplines to interpret music.
- Challenging jazz dance workouts improve flexibility and posture.
- Jazz dancing improves cardiac health by providing a vigorous workout.
- Studying dance helps to improve focus and concentration.
- Hip-hop dancing increases flexibility and improves joint health.
- Our hip-hop classes improve core strength and posture for a more self-confident appearance.
- Learning how to dance also teaches discipline and goal-setting.
- Hip-hop incorporates movements from lyrical dance, jazz, and other disciplines.