Jazz is a fast paced, energetic and fun style of dance that draws on the vocabulary and variations of modern dance and ballet. Our Jazz classes develop a wide range of technique while improving a dancer’s strength, flexibility and coordination. We offer jazz classes to dancers ages 6 and up.

Jazz Technique Classes

This upbeat and energetic class works on the foundations of jazz dance. Students will practise stretching and strengthening and learn to turn, jump, kick while moving to popular music. These classes are offered to dancers aged: 6-8 years old, 8-10 years old, 10-13 years old and 13 years+.
Register Class Description Days Times Ages Class Starts
Register Jazz 8-10 Yrs This upbeat and energetic class works on the foundations of jazz dance. Students will practise stretching and strengthening and learn to turn, jump, kick while moving to popular music. Mon 3:45pm-4:45pm 7.92 - 10 09/08/2025
Waitlist Jazz 10-13 Yrs This upbeat and energetic class works on the foundations of jazz dance. Students will practise stretching and strengthening and learn to turn, jump, kick while moving to popular music. Mon 4:45pm-5:45pm 10 - 13 09/08/2025
  Junior Performance Program Jazz Technique 9 yrs+ (Ruby/Amber) This Junior Jazz Technique class is for Performance Group students. Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This advanced class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style. Wed 3:30pm-4:45pm 9 - 12 09/08/2025
  Intermediate Performance Program Jazz Tech 10+ (Sapphire/Diamond) The Intermediate Jazz Technique class is for Performance Group students. Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This advanced class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style. Wed 4:45pm-6:00pm 10 - 15 09/08/2025
  Advanced Performance Program Jazz Technique 15 Years+ (Large Group Level) The Advanced Jazz Technique classes are for Performance Group students. Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This advanced class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style. Wed 6:00pm-7:00pm 15 - 18 09/08/2025
  Intermediate Performance Program Jazz Tech 10 Yrs+ (Opal/Diamond) The Intermediate Jazz Technique class is for Performance Group students. Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This advanced class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style. Wed 7:00pm-8:00pm 13 - 18 09/08/2025
Waitlist Industry Jazz 12 Yrs+ Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style, all to upbeat current music! Thu 7:45pm-8:45pm 12 - 17 09/08/2025
Register Industry Jazz 11-14 Years Jazz is a popular style of dance portrayed in musical theatre, films and television. This genre depicts a high level of energy, often using movements with strong isolations, sharpness, and modern tastes of music. This class builds on the techniques required to achieve, strong jumps, secure turns, isolations, and style, all to upbeat current music! Fri 5:45pm-6:45pm 11 - 14.92 09/08/2025

Jazz Performance Groups

We offer mulitple levels of Jazz Performance Groups, these groups work on a dance routine throughout the year and compete at three dance competitions during the Spring Season. These groups also have multiple performance opportunities as such two annual recitals and community events.
Register Class Description Days Times Ages Class Starts
  Ruby Performance Jazz 8-10 Yrs Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in placement audition. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Mon 5:45pm-6:45pm 8 - 10 09/08/2025
  Novice Performance Jazz 13yrs+ Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in placement audition. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm   09/08/2025
  Large Group Performance Jazz 15 Years+ Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate auditions, please email info@nsad.ca. Tue 3:45pm-4:45pm 15 - 18.92 09/08/2025
  Sapphire Performance Jazz 9-12 Yrs Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in June auditions, or audition on the first day of classes in September. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Tue 4:45pm-5:45pm 9 - 12 09/08/2025
  Opal Performance Jazz 14 Yrs+ Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in placement audition. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Wed 3:45pm-4:45pm 14 - 18 09/08/2025
  Amber Performance Jazz 10-12 Yrs Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in placement audition. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Thu 5:45pm-6:45pm 10 - 12 09/08/2025
  Novice Performance Jazz 10-13 Yrs+ Enrolment is by audition only. Students that are already in our Performance Program will be placed into the correct level by their instructors. New students will be required to participate in placement audition. If you have any questions please email info@nsad.ca Thu 6:45pm-7:45pm 10 - 13.92 09/08/2025