San Antonio Dance Academy New Facility Update
San Antonio Dance Academy New Facility Update
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Jazz/Hip-Hop
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Instructor:
Jazz I A
Rosemary TatumJackie
assisted by Shelby Stevens
& Anelise Tatum

Jazz IB & Jazz IC
Tara SmartnickJackie
Jazz I
A 1-hour class using floor and centre exercises set to popular music. Emphasis is on rhythm, coordination and proper technique. Combinations include “NY/Street” Jazz and “Hip-hop”.

Required Attire:
Black leotard, black or pink tights, black leather jazz shoe (laced oxford with 1/4” heel). Hair secured in bun or ponytail. Beginner level.

Ages: 7-8

Schedule:
Jazz I A
Sat 11:00am-noon (Studio A)

Jazz I B
Tue 4:00-5:00pm (Studio A)

Jazz I C
Thur 4:30-5:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Tara SmartnickJackie
Jazz II
A 1-hour class using barre, floor barre and centre exercises set to popular music. Work is on technique, rhythm, coordination, flexibility, turns, jumps and learning choreography. Combinations include “NY/Street” Jazz, music video dancing, Hip-hop. Intermediate level (at least one year of Jazz).

Required Attire:
Black leotard, black or pink tights, black leather jazz shoe (laced oxford with 1/4” heel). Hair secured in bun or ponytail. No Street clothes please.

Ages: 9-11

Schedule:
Jazz II A
Tue 6:00-7:00pm (Studio A)

Jazz II B
Thur 6:30-7:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Jazz IIIA
Tara SmartnickJackie

Jazz IIIB, IV & V
Jessie Smartnick
Jazz III, IV, V
60 -90 minute classes using barre, floor barre and centre exercises set to popular music. Work is on technique, rhythm, coordination, flexibility, turns, jumps and learning choreography. Combinations include the “NY/Street” Jazz, Hip-hop, funk, music video dancing and lyrical jazz. Intermediate and advanced level (at least two years Jazz)

Required Attire:
Dark leotard, tights, black leather Jazz shoe (laced with 1/4” heel). Hair secured in bun or ponytail. No Street clothes please.

Ages: 12-up

Schedule:
Jazz III A
Tue 7:00-8:00pm (Studio A)

Jazz III B
Mon 5:30-6:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz IV
Mon 6:30-7:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz V
Wed 5:30-6:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Tara SmartnickJackie
Lyrical Jazz
A one-hour choreography class blending ballet and jazz. Strong technique in both classical ballet and jazz necessary. Choreography focuses on fluidity of movement and strong sense of musicality.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, foot undies or bear claws, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in Jazz IV or V.

Ages:

Schedule:
Thur 5:30-6:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Jessie SmartnickJackie
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Hip-Hop
A one-hour choreography class using the latest styles of Hip-Hop and Funk. Fast, hard-hitting movement that can include popping, locking, krumping, breaking and tricks. Strong jazz technique required.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (loose clothing allowed), jazz pants or crop pants, shoes TBD by instructor, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in Jazz IV or V.

Ages:
Intermediate: 12 and up
Advanced: 15 and up

Schedule:
Hip Hop Beginner
Tues 8:00-9:00pm (Studio B)

Hip Hop Intermediate
Mon 7:30-8:30pm (Studio B)

Hip Hop Advanced
Wed 6:30-7:30pm (Studio C)

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Instructor:
Angel Santiago
Jackie
Boy's Dance
A one-hour class including stretching exercises, fundamentals of jazz technique. Turns, jumps. Slow paced, thorough explanations.

Required Attire:
Comfortable "workout" clothes, Socks, Sneakers. No Street clothes please.

Ages: 6-up

Schedule:
Tue 6:30-7:30pm (Studio C)

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Instructor:
Jessie SmartnickJackie
Contemporary Dance
A one-hour choreography class incorporating jazz dance and story-telling utilizing movement and acting skills. Strong technique in jazz and ballet necessary. Movement can be fast, edgy and forceful one moment and slow, smooth and fluid the next.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, foot undies or bear claws, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in Jazz IV or V.

Schedule:
Wed 7:30-8:30pm (Studio B)


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