Classes

The GROW WITH US! program at All That Jazz Dance Studio is a set of age-based classes designed to help young movers discover the joy of dance as a creative outlet. As dancers grow in age, they also grow their knowledge and skill in preparation for the single-style classes in our EXPLORE WITH US! school age dance program at All That Jazz, taken at age 7 and above.

For more information, please refer to our special GROW WITH US! page!

“My daughter can’t wait until class with Miss Ellen each week. I’ve already had to reassure her that she can have class with her again next year! All That Jazz is such a welcoming and friendly environment, we couldn’t be happier. As a parent I really appreciate the clear communication from the studio and the age appropriate recital costumes.” ~Sarah Starling

Designed for elementary school students to further their exploration of and love for dance. Students continue to discover how and why they like to move while mastering foundational skills and vocabulary in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least two classes in different styles.

As these students approach middle school, they have the opportunity to meet with Miss Deb to discuss different paths their dance journey might take. Whether they want to pursue dance as a career, enhance their love for musical theater and performance, build endurance and coordination as an athlete, or just join us each week because they love it, we’re here to help them grow with confidence that shines in and out of the studio.

“I cannot rave enough about this dance studio! We first signed our daughter up when she was five years old, and she just finished her fourth year! Through Covid, new siblings, moving, new schools, ATJ has been the one constant in our girl’s life. The teachers are wonderful, Deb is very hands-on, super quick to communicate, is very thorough in her communications – which I really really appreciate, and it’s just a friendly and wonderful environment overall! There seems to be plenty of class options available no matter the age group. For two years in a row we have now set her up for two dance classes back to back, which is super convenient for us!

Thank you ATJ for instilling fun, structure, grace, and zest into our girl’s life!” ~Angela Riffe

Middle and high school classes are offered in a variety of styles with an emphasis on personal growth, peer camaraderie, performance and expression, and technical skills. Students also have the opportunity to become assistant teachers and grow their leadership skills.

Contemporary dance is rapidly becoming of the most popular styles of dance, not just at All That Jazz, but all over the world.  Contemporary combines many genres of dance, from classical ballet to lyrical to jazz to hip hop.

Dancers in these classes will learn self-expression, improvisation, and creativity – while simultaneously maintaining a strong focus on technique.

Jazz dance classes in our Newton studio always begin with an aerobic, age-appropriate warm-up, including stretches and some conditioning elements, followed by progressions across the floor and finishing with a combination that incorporates skills practiced during warm-up and across the floor.

Students learn many different genres of jazz dance, including musical theater, swing, funk and even a little bit of hip hop.

Tap classes focus on both rhythm tap and musical theater style tap. A capella rhythms are taught in most classes, followed by technical progressions across the floor and finishing with a fun and rhythmically challenging combination.