Jazz dance lessons for kids

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Jazz dance developed along with jazz music in New Orleans in the early 19th century. This kind of dance, has both a street and a theatre style, and can involve a kind of freestyle dance to jazz music. These lessons are offered for kids of many different ages and levels. For instance, there is jazz dance for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dancers. There are also programs from toddler age right up to older teenagers. Underneath the list, find advice on finding the best class and more. Read more

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    Programs offering Jazz as an activity (11 results)

    The following programs offer jazz dance as part of a broader curriculum.


    PROGRAM
    Dance
    Performing Arts

    Private Dance Lessons
    Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
    • Hamilton, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • From $280
    HamiltonOntario

    Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website

    CBY Music & Performing Arts2806-172022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,154,5,22,257,259,258,165,265,288,59,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Performing Arts
    Musical Theatre

    The CBY Showstoppers
    Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 20, 2023
    • Hamilton, ON
    • Age 6 to 17 (Coed)
    • From $140
    HamiltonOntario

    This is a year-long program that trains young people in musical theatre and prepares them for a full stage production in June Visit website

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    PROGRAM
    Dance
    Performing Arts

    Kids Dance
    Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
    • Hamilton, ON
    • Age 6 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $70
    HamiltonOntario

    Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website

    CBY Music & Performing Arts706-92022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,154,5,22,257,259,258,165,265,288,59,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Dance
    Performing Arts

    Tot Dance
    Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
    • Hamilton, ON
    • Age 3 to 5 (Coed)
    • From $65
    HamiltonOntario

    Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website

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    PROGRAM
    Dance

    Y Dance (Ages: 6 - 9)
    Mar 28 - Jun 13, 2023
    • Kingston, ON
    • Age 6 to 9 (Coed)
    • From $0
    KingstonOntario

    Dance is more than learning cool tricks and ashy poses. Visit website

    YMCA of Eastern Ontario06-92023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,259,5,22,258,165,programclass,coed,
    Jan 07 - Jun 03, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 1 to 4 (Coed)
    • From $110
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    The DiscoverDanceTM Program is a series of movement classes designed to introduce children to the creative world of dance. Visit website

    Generations Performing Arts1101-42023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,154,5,22,258,165,339,37,programclass,coed,
    Jan 17 - Jun 29, 2023
    • West-End, Toronto
    • Age 2 to 5 (Coed)
    • From $328
    TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario

    Childhood Expressions ™ Fine Arts Curriculum provides a positive learning environment for young children using movement & art Visit website

    Generations Performing Arts3282-52023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,154,5,22,165,337,10,9,123,196,2,32,172,programclass,coed,
    PROGRAM
    Dance

    Y Dance (Ages 10-13)
    Mar 28 - Jun 13, 2023
    • Kingston, ON
    • Age 10 to 13 (Coed)
    • From $0
    KingstonOntario

    Dance is more than learning cool tricks and flashy poses. Dance is a form of expression. Visit website

    YMCA of Eastern Ontario010-132023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,259,5,22,258,165,programclass,coed,
    Jan 09 - Dec 19, 2023
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 2 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $50
    TorontoEast-York, ScarboroughEast-YorkScarboroughOntario

    Come try dance classes in ballet, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, acro, contemporary and modern dance styles. Find your favourite! Visit website

    PSB & Interplay Dance502-192023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-01,154,5,22,258,165,265,288,161,3,programclass,coed,
    Jan 09 - Jun 19, 2023
    • Toronto (2)
    • Age 7 to 18 (Coed)
    • From $225
    TorontoEast-York, ScarboroughEast-YorkScarboroughOntario

    Dancers pursue a specialized schedule of weekly classes, working toward RAD and Cecchetti ballet certifications. Visit website

    PSB & Interplay Dance2257-182023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-01,154,5,22,258,165,161,3,programclass,coed,
    Mar 03 - Jun 10, 2023
    • Kanata, ON
    • Age 3 to 18+ (Coed)
    • From $270
    KanataOntario

    Come learn Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Work towards competing and performing with our team! Visit website

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    Programs with Jazz, session dates TBD


    Jazz dance classes near you

    We list jazz dance programs from across the country. Find your city in the list below and browse programs in your area.

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    What your child will learn in jazz dance classes

    Consult with each of the classes listed above for details, but here is an overview of what kids learn in jazz dance.

    New form of self-expression. The improvisational nature of the dance genre plays a critical role in a child’s self-expression. Jazz energizes the mind and the creative spirit in a unique way. Kids in jazz classes will learn how their emotional states can materialize in dance. They develop an appreciation for experimentation and improvisation.

    Jazz steps and lingo. Jazz squares, ball change, jazz walks, pivot step, and extensions are all common terms within the genre of jazz dance. Instructors introduce these terms and steps to students through exercises, routines, and warm-ups. They may learn both modern and classical forms of jazz dance, including tap dance, jitterbug, lindy hop, and swing. moves, jumps, and turns they execute include the axel turn, barrel jump, catwalk, hip roll, limbo, shimmy, and shiver. Kids dive deep into the uniqueness of this form.

    Musicality in motion. Rhythm may not come naturally to children, but they learn about beat, timing, and more. Jazz dance’s fast pace encourages kids to loosen themselves up and let their body flow with the music.

    Body strengthening techniques. Jazz works the arms, legs, and core, making kids strengthen their full body. During class, instructors will educate children on the safe and proper ways to do so and maintain a fitness regime that preserves their success in jazz classes.

    Perseverance. Jazz can be a difficult genre to master and making mistakes is part of the learning process. Instructors encourage kids to persist through mistakes, to take on a role in routines and to be a part of the class. It’s just one of many positive character traits kids develop in camps and programs.

    The benefits of jazz classes

    Improves coordination. A jazz dancer’s coordination is the secret ingredient to their success. Instructors guide kids through warm-ups, drills, exercises, and routines that require children’s coordination. Mastering this will allow kids to move onto more exciting and advanced moves such as jumps, kicks, and turns.

    Increases spatial awareness. Jazz is a dance style that uses space generously. A dancer’s limbs, feet, and torso move to the beat of the music in choreography with others. Jazz dance teaches kids to be observant of others and their surroundings, use their peripheral vision, and coordinate with team members to avoid collisions. 

    Boosts energy and improves fitness. The physicality kids engage in during jazz classes releases adrenaline. It’s a particularly challenging dance style. Kicks, turns, jumps, and leaps are essential to the experimentational and energetic nature of the dance. This boosts kids’ physical fitness and provides them with an energy release. For kids who don’t necessarily like competitive sports, it can be a fun way of engaging exercise. 

    Grows a community. Kids work as a team to perfect routines and improve their jazz skills. Surrounding themselves with other jazz-enthusiasts helps kids feel supported and boosts their confidence. Like other camps and programs, it can be a springboard for lifelong friendships.

    Encourages expression and creativity. Like the jazz music genre, jazz dance is experimental and improvisational in nature. Exposure to this emphasis on improvisation can help kids develop their own distinct style and learn how jazz can influence their personality beyond just dance. 

    Questions to ask jazz dance after-school programs

    Here's a list of questions parents should bear in mind when reviewing after school programs in jazz: 

    1. Is certain footwear required and where is the best place to purchase?
    2. How much experience do instructors have with teaching jazz? What safety training do they have? 
    3. What are the possible risks during class and how does the program help control those?
    4. Does the instructor recommend previous dancing experience before enrolling in the class?

    Discover related camps and programs

    At OurKids.net we list hundreds of different kinds of programs and camps, based on over 200 activities available at these programs. Here's a look at some camps and programs that complement an interest in jazz dance. 

    Dance camp includes a variety of dance styles will be made easier to learn due to a child’s experience in jazz classes. The coordination and flexibility acquired in this dance style can also be expanded on in other dance classes for kids including ballet and kids' hip hop dance

    Performing arts camp offers an ideal forum for showing off your dance skills while expanding your repertoire top include singing and acting.

    Music camp can provide kids with a means to exercise and expand their musicality.   

    Kids' sports camp can be surprisingly fun for young dancers who benefit from the limberness and flexibility they've gained. No matter which is your first love, cross-training in both dance and sports brings benefits for each. 

    Combine the above with more information in the rest of our guide: 

    Sources and further reading

    Jazz dance terminology. Tamara Warta, Dance Company Director. Lovetoknow.com


    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Jazz dance lessons for kids are there?
    There are 11 programs offering jazz as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.

    What are the fees to attend Jazz dance lessons for kids?
    Fees for programs offering jazz as an activity range from FREE to $700 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    Where can parents meet with Jazz dance lessons for kids?
    Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.


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