Location: Yellow Studio | 2351 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON, M1N 1V1

Description:

Lyrical dance is mainly rooted in jazz technique, but also draws from other dance forms such as ballet and contemporary. It tends to be more expressive than jazz and focuses on relaying a specific mood or emotion. Lyrical dance is performed to modern music (usually slower songs), and the movements used often reflect the lyrics that are being danced to. A feeling of suspension and length are common in this style of dance.

Jazz Dance is a smooth and modern style of dance. Like Jazz music, Jazz Dance relies strongly on rhythm. A major element in musical theatre and motion pictures, this dance is energetic with dancers using different parts of their body, such as shoulders, pelvis and head in isolated movements. It has its foundation in ballet and therefore all jazz students are encouraged to enroll in a ballet class as well; although, this is not mandatory. Students will learn a variety of styles from 'Broadway' to Contemporary Jazz. This class is offered to students aged 13 years old & up.

*** Students have the option to participate in our year-end Recital. If they decide to take part in the performance, a costume payment would be required prior to Dec. 15, 2023. ***

Mandatory membership(s):

• 2023-24 Full-Season Program Membership

Price: $718.85 Taxes not included

Notes: Clothing Requirements - * Students who participate in the yearend recital WILL NEED the shoes listed below for the performance. This may also apply to their tights depending on the costume chosen for their class. OPTION 1: Black tank-style leotard (i.e. – Capezio #201); black leggings, dance shorts or footed dance tights; black jazz shoes - Students who take ballet on the same evening may wear convertible pink ballet tights OPTION 2: Any fitted t-shirt or tank top (white or black preferred); black shorts, leggings, or dance pants; black jazz shoes Hair: Ponytail (pulled back and off the face for short hair) PLEASE NOTE, while options 1 and 2 do line up with traditional female and male dance uniforms we do not enforce any gender norms at Jay9 Dance Centre. Students may wear whichever option they feel most comfortable in, and which allows them to be their most authentic self.

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