Our Junior Jazz school students progress through Grades 1-5 of the NZAMD syllabus. See here to find out more about the NZAMD.
Students learn steps specific to jazz, whilst working on their strength, flexibility, performance and musicality. Students also learn combinations and dances in a multiple of different styles associated with jazz, such as Musical Theatre, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Funk and Latin.
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Grades 1-3
Grades 4 & 5
JUnior Open Jazz
8-11 years
Grade 1-3
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The lower grades in the NZAMD syllabus set dancers up to have a well-rounded understanding of dance. Emphasis is placed both on good technique, as well as strong performance quality.
Students sit an exam in May and are invited to participate in the end of year show.
Requirements:
Grade 1 students need to be 8 years by 1st July in term 1 & 2 and 8 by 31st December for Term 3 & 4.
Students will need to wear a regulation junior jazz uniform; see here for details.
Class Cost: Please contact us for more information about fees.
When: Please see our timetable
Where: Limelight Dance Academy, 144 Rototuna Road or Rototuna High School, Kimbrae Dr Rototuna (Refer to timetable)
11-13 years
grades 4 & 5
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Grades 4 and 5 continue on from the establishing grades. Students learn faster routines, and more challenging steps, aiming to increase their capacity for the senior school requirements.
Classes increase to 1 1/4 hours to accommodate this.
Students sit an exam in May and are invited to participate in the end of year show.
Requirements:
Students should have previous dance experience.
Students will need to wear a regulation junior jazz uniform; see here for details.
Students may also want to partake in a Junior Open Jazz - see below for details.
Class Cost: Please contact us for more information about fees.
When: Please see our timetable
Where: Limelight Dance Academy, 144 Rototuna Road or Rototuna High School, Kimbrae Dr Rototuna (Refer to timetable)
11 years +
junior open jazz
all classes > Jazz > junior school > Junior Open Jazz
Junior Open Jazz caters for those wishing to extend their dancing abilities.
In this class, students focus on building both strength, flexibility and style, as well as improving technique.
As this is an open class, there are no set steps or routines to learn and no exams.
Requirements:
Students must be Grade 4 - Pre-Elementary Jazz (or equivalent)
Students will need to wear a regulation junior jazz uniform; see here for details.
Class Cost: Please contact us for more information about fees.
When: Please see our timetable
Where: Limelight Dance Academy, 144 Rototuna Road or Rototuna High School, Kimbrae Dr Rototuna (Refer to timetable)