JAZZ

WPA follows the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance (NZAMD) jazz syllabus, which was the first New Zealand based dance examination organisation, and is now one of the largest in the country.

Students all learn the syllabus together. They are encouraged to sit jazz exams, presentation classes or a medal award (dance). Senior students are offered open jazz and lyrical classes.

Gravity & Rosette Jazz

Our experienced teachers nurture our junior jazz students through our Gravity & Rosette classes, promoting the love of dance while developing good, foundational technique. Our classes are fun and creative, and include exercises, dance sequences, improvisation, and mime. We provide a safe environment where children can celebrate their milestones as they are ready. Presentation classes are offered to prepare students for exams in a fun way.

Graded Classes

Elegant turns, leaps and fast moves are highlights of this dance form. It is a core genre for theatre dance training. Students dance to classic modern music, and the movement sequences encourage the dancer to develop rhythm, co-ordination, and an enjoyment of dance in a stimulating and energetic environment. Jazz includes a range of modern theatre dance styles, including stylized jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, funk, and more. These classes follow a set syllabus and are designed to be completed with an exam. The progression helps the dancer to develop their technique and flexibility, and move to higher levels of expertise with each year of dancing.

Class	Age
Rosette 2 Jazz Award	6-7

Class	Age
Grade 1 Jazz	8+
Grade 2 Jazz	9+
Jazz SLS G3+	10-12+
Jazz SLS G6	12-14+

STRETCH LEAP & SPIN

SLS is designed to upskill dancers in all theatre dance genres. The syllabus includes stretches at the barre and on the floor, progressions from corners with turns and leaps, fun combinations, and a group dance. Much of the syllabus is danced in group or partner formations. You will dance to fun, upbeat, modern songs in a jazz-dance type class. These classes are suitable for those dancing for fun, as well as the serious dancer.

When dancers are ready, they can demonstrate their work to receive one of three beautiful banner awards.

Class	Level
Stretch Leap & Spin - Junior Banner Award	Grade 3+
Stretch Leap & Spin - Intermediate Banner Award	Grade 5+
Stretch Leap & Spin - Senior Banner Award	Majors