Contemporary Jazz

Expression & Flow: Contemporary Jazz with Liz

This is not your traditional jazz class. Contemporary Jazz with Liz is a fusion style that blends the technical foundation of jazz with the fluidity, emotion, and grounded nature of contemporary dance. It’s the perfect class for dancers who want to push their technical boundaries while exploring a deeper sense of artistry and performance.

In this 45-minute session, Liz focuses on storytelling through movement. You will learn to use your breath to initiate movement, explore floorwork that is both athletic and graceful, and find the balance between sharp, percussive jazz accents and soft, lyrical release.

What you can expect in class:

• Technical Warm-up: A full-body warm-up focused on core strength, flexibility, and spine articulation.

• Fusion Technique: Learn to blend the parallel lines and groundedness of modern dance with the turns, leaps, and isolations of classic jazz.

• Emotive Choreography: Liz teaches routines that are set to a wide range of music, from soulful ballads to driving indie beats, encouraging you to connect personally with the lyrics and mood.

• Performance Qualities: Focus on dynamics, musicality, and using your entire body to express a feeling.

This class is open to intermediate and advanced levels, or for dancers with a strong background in ballet or jazz who are looking for a new challenge.

Class Details:

• Instructor: Liz

• When: Thursdays

• Time: 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM

• Location: The Dance Den