Jazz

Jazz

Jazz dance is a performance dance technique and style that first emerged in the United States in the early twentieth century. Jazz dance may refer to vernacular jazz or to Broadway or theatrical jazz. Both genres build on African American vernacular styles of dancing that emerged with jazz music.

At AdB students must train in classical ballet at least one time per week when enrolled in jazz 3 or higher. Most professional auditions consist of classical ballet combinations and jazz dance combinations. We want to be sure our students are prepared!