Mission and Goals: The goal of this jazz line is to allow students an opportunity to perform in public venues in a nurturing environment that not only offers a place to grow as a dancer/performer and build self-esteem, but focuses on professional training first and foremost. They will be training throughout the year to develop the skills unique to jazz performance.

Performance Focus/Opportunities: Main focus is to compete at a 2-3 competitions per year. All athletes are required to perform in recital as well. Opportunities to perform in local venues; Ballwin Days Parade and Performance (June 27), Eureka Days Parade (second weekend in Sept), Wildwood Days Celebration (changing in 2009-2010 to spring?), National Dance Week (April/May), Dancing in the Streets (Sept), Spring into Dance (Memorial Day Weekend),Live on the Levee, Girls Scout events, and nursing homes. These additional performances are not required, but highly encouraged. The practice received from these is tremendous to improving their skills, and most of them also serve as a fundraiser for the team or some sort of community outreach! Absences must be submitted in writing as soon as possible. All performance groups perform in ALL of our recitals in June!

Class Requirements: These must be met to participate on the jazz team. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students are encouraged to take elective classes on top of required classes to increase technique, help condition, and become a well-rounded dancer. Rehearsal classes are dedicated to learning and perfecting choreography while technique classes are designed to enhance skill and knowledge. Both are very important to the success of each dancer

Weekly Classes:

Jazz 1 hr, or 1 ¼ hrs.

Poms/Jazz 1 hr

Conditioning/Leaps & Turns 1 hr

Rehearsal Class 1 hr

Minimum Hours: 4 hours to 4 ¼ hours (depending on Jazz level)

Tuition for classes and coaches fees are due by the 1st of each month. Failure to pay may result in removal from the team. Annual Registration: $15.00 per student