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                                          Jazz & Tap

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                                          TAP
                                          Tap dancing is one of the most entertaining, lighthearted and classic of all the dance styles.  Tap dance is a musical art form and a fun-filled way to develop rhythm, co-ordination and balance.

                                          JAZZ DANCE
                                          Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and energetic.

                                          Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, incorporating big leaps and quick turns. To do your best in jazz, dancers need are encouraged to also take ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.




                                          CLASSES AVAILABLE
                                          Jazz L1 (7 + yrs)            Wednesday 5.30 - 6.00pm
                                          Jazz L2 (9 + yrs)            Wednesday 4.30 - 5.00pm
                                          Tap L1 (7 + yrs)            Wednesday 5.00 - 5.30pm
                                          Tap L2 (9 + yrs)            Wednesday 4.00 - 4.30pm
                                          Tap L3 (11 + yrs)          Tuesday 6.45 - 7.30pm
                                          Jazz  Snr (14 + yrs)       Thursday 7.00 - 7.45pm

                                          Also see Triple Threat (these classes include jazz and tap)

                                          DRESS CODE
                                          JAZZ
                                          Level 1
                                          -          Tan Jazz Shoes (pull on style with no laces at front preferred or replace laces with elastics)
                                          -          Something easy to move in/gym clothes/own leotard
                                          -          Hair tied up in ponytail or bun neatly
                                          -          BOYS –Black tshirt or singlet with black shorts, black jazz shoes

                                          Level 2 and up
                                          -          Tan Jazz Shoes (pull on style with no laces at front preferred or replace laces with elastics)
                                          -          MSJ Hot Pink/Black Leotard or MSJ Fitted Top
                                          -          MSJ Foldover Shorts/ ¾ Pants or Skirts
                                          -          Hair tied up in ponytail or bun neatly
                                          -          BOYS –MSJ Polo with black shorts, black jazz shoes

                                          TAP
                                          Level 1
                                          -          Tan tap shoes (Capezio preferred) for GIRLS or Black lace up taps for BOYS (Capezio preferred)
                                          -          Something easy to move in/gym clothes/own leotard
                                          -          Hair tied up in ponytail or bun neatly
                                          -          BOYS –Black tshirt or singlet with black shorts

                                          Level 2 and up
                                          -          Tan tap shoes (Capezio preferred) for GIRLS or Black lace up taps for BOYS (Capezio preferred)
                                          -          MSJ Hot Pink/Black Leotard or MSJ Fitted Top
                                          -          MSJ Foldover Shorts/ ¾ Pants or Skirts
                                          -          Hair tied up in ponytail or bun neatly
                                          -          BOYS – Either MSJ Polo with Black shorts or black single with black shorts

                                          REGISTER NOW with MSJ Online Enrolment for further timetable, prices and enrolment information.