White Lion Court, Norfolk Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1QP
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URBAN STREET JAZZ
Come on babe why don’t we paint the town...And all that Jazz!
Jazz dance is a sassy style of dance teaching strong dance technique giving great flexibility,
stamina, control and style. Jazz dance was born in the bars and clubs along with jazz music with its
main element being entertainment value.
Jazz dance can be found in shows, cabarets, music videos and various dance routines seen all over
the world which has evolved from popular dance and tradition show style dance such as those
found on Broadway and at London’s West End to a more commercial market within music
videos used by artists such as Beyonce and it can also be found on t.v. in commercials and
Shows.
Jazz dance is still the main style of dance found within the entertainment industry
for example on cruise ships, holiday resorts and in bars and clubs.
The sassy style is vibrant, dynamic with sharp and
energetic moves that require a dance technique
which is controlled and stylised to perform from
the heart and soul!
At the Academy we deliver urban street Jazz capturing the Fosse style in choreography mixed in with street and urban dance giving it a very modern and funky feel. It gives a presentation to a variety of music which can often be driving traditional beats to modern and upbeat artists such as Pussy Cat Dolls, Beyonce, Michael Buble, Christina Aguilera and anything in the charts that has some energy and soul.
Urban street jazz is fun, moody, energetic and dynamic using high flicks, kicks, jazz walks, ripples, angles and curves to create mesmerising performances which are great for anyone at any age at any ability. It is delivered in a highly unique way including learning the history of the styles and how it has been adapted for contemporary use by fusing elements together to give it its definite easily recognisable style alongside choreography which often incorporates dance props such as chairs, brooms and hats.
Each dance class will be transformed into a urban street jazz dance troupe where tutor led choreography is delivered and then each class works together under artistic direction to become a dance troupe to create urban street jazz dance pieces that can then be performed in full costume or with a contemporary twist to explore the use of jazz in the commercial industry to get the ultimate performing experience.
Urban street jazz is ideal for anybody to join with classes available for all ages from beginner to advanced levels. Classes are divided according to age, ability and level of training to ensure each class is tailored to suit the student’s individual learning needs. Urban street jazz dance is here so let’s get kicking, flicking, sliding and walking the walk to the amazing street jazz!
