Jazz Adult-Open level 15yrs+
Jazz dance paralleled the birth and spread of jazz itself from its roots in Black American culture and was popularized in ballrooms by the big bands of the swing era (1930s and ’40s). It radically altered the style of American and European stage and social dance in the 20th century. The term is sometimes used to describe popular stage dance and jazz-derived or jazz-influenced forms of modern dance.
Hilary will share her extensive training to hone the dancers’ alignment, extensions, and musicality…but the focus will be on fun! Variety of levels, no experience required!
Classes will focus on strength, balancing, flexibility and rhythm. Students will learn, with proper technique; kicks, turns and jumps. Develop flexibility and strength alongside solid dance technique with across-the-floor skills and fun combos.
Short first term runs Sept 19th- Oct. 10th, 2024. Fee is $85+gst.
Class is head at Studio Alive in uphill Nelson.
Dancefusion is thrilled to welcome Hilary back to our teaching team.
Hilary Shanklin received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She’s had the opportunity to work with incredible teachers & choreographers from The National Ballet of Canada, Kaeja d’Dance, and Toronto Dance Theatre and choreographer Hanna Kiel of “Human Body Expressions.” Hilary’s had the honour of performing at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, numerous works at Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend, and on Disney channel’s “The Next Step” pilot episode. Hilary’s passions have always been in dance and movement, as well as teaching. She has just completed her Bachelor of Education, congrats!
