Jazz classes at CKDS are grounded in the fundamentals of ballet but focus on the structure of traditional jazz dance technique based on the teachings of Gus Giordano, Frank Hatchett, Luigi, and other jazz gurus. Our jazz instructors incorporate a warm-up, progressions, and a combination, while they may explore a variety of styles: funky, broadway, latin, and more over the course of the year. Our jazz classes teach self-expression, confidence, and performance within the joy of a disciplined yet encouraging learning environment. It is recommended that dancers also be enrolled in Ballet.
