Name: Joel Hall Dancers & Center
Address: 5965 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL
Telephone: 773-293-0900

Beginning Jazz Dance

Duration: 90 min; $16; Would you ever guess that the foundations of hip hop reside in the syncopated, improvised movements of jazz dance? It's true. From Fred Astaire to Michael Jackson, jazz dance has impacted contemporary dance culture since its inception. Modern jazz dance emerged with roots in Caribbean dance and African American vernacular dance. During this class, learn the fundamentals of jazz dance, including isolations, improvisation, keeping a low center of gravity, and jazz hands. Come explore this dance steepled in American tradition.

Learn the fundamentals of jazz dance including isolations, improvisation, and keeping a low center of gravity

Receive an introduction to jazz's syncopated rhythms and musicality

No experience necessary

Ballet Fundamentals

Duration: 90 min; $15; Have you given up on your childhood dream of becoming a beautiful ballerina? When was the last time you considered giving it a try? Eight years old perhaps? Designed for the absolute beginner, this ballet class introduces you to the basic movements, stretches, and barre work to become an elegant ballet dancer. With terminology and dance exposure, you'll quickly be on your way to performing in the next Swan Lake. If you've never danced before or if you're ballet experience ends at "prancing," then here's your chance to step up to the barre.

Learn the basic movements, stretches, and barre work of ballet

Familiarize yourself with ballet terminology and postures

No experience necessary

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Joel Hall Dancers & Center

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Beginning Jazz Dance

Learn the fundamentals of jazz dance including isolations, improvisation, and keeping a low center of gravity

Receive an introduction to jazz's syncopated rhythms and musicality

No experience necessary

Ballet Fundamentals

Learn the basic movements, stretches, and barre work of ballet

Familiarize yourself with ballet terminology and postures

No experience necessary

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