This rhythm-intensive approach to teaching jazz is the basis of dancing tap and total body movement in jazz concert dance as well as American musical theatre. Taught to swinging jazz music, the blues and Latin jazz, the course aims to teach students to articulate all parts of the body with rhythmic precision and explosive energy. College credit and professional educator rates are available as well as on-campus housing and meal plan. At 8 p.m. Friday, June 23, the weeklong workshop will culminate with a studio performance of work created by participants in the class as well as dances from the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. This performance will be held in the Ballroom Studio, Marjorie Ward Marshall Dance Center.
Admission is free.
Now in its seventh year, the concert is designed to showcase as many styles of dance as possible in a single performance. Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, lyrical and adagio are the primary forms presented with additional variety within each style. The concert offers engaging, family-oriented entertainment with something for everyone to enjoy. This year's concert will include pieces choreographed by Brian Jeffery, Mark Gomez, Jamie Horban and others. Artistic Director Terri Jo Garner will create new pieces as well as re-stage favorites.