- Course code
- EPVLFD25904
- Venue
- Day
- Tuesday
- Start time
- 19:45
- End time
- 20:45
- Start date
- 13/01/2026
- End date
- 24/03/2026
- Fee information
- Standard fee: £100.00, GoCV+ fee: £50.00
- Overview
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Not only will this course give you the chance to use your “jazz hands”, but you will also be taught sequences and rhythmic routines which involve the whole body: your head to your toes!
Modern jazz is characterised by leaps, turns and funky footwork. Although originally an interactive, improvised street dance, this style has evolved into a performance art, and it is this theatrical form of jazz dance which is known as modern jazz.
During classes you will be encouraged to work with others as part of a troupe performance, while developing your own unique style and responding expressively to different genres of music, resulting in an uplifting and energetic dance experience! - Course level and content
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This course is for improvers with some experience in modern jazz.
• Jazz stretch warm-up sequences to ensure muscles are limbered and to improve strength, flexibility and technique
• Jazz isolation exercises to help warm-up specific body parts and improve coordination, control and flexibility
• Theatrical modern jazz performance routines, combining a variety of jazz steps, such as ball change, open turn, pivot, jazz pirouette, jazz pas de bourée, battement/jazz kick, chassé and jazz leap. (The steps taught are routine specific but will be made accessible to all, regardless of prior experience or start point; you will be encouraged to develop relative to the progress you have made over time and/or your starting point.)
• Dance techniques: timing, musicality, stage presence, expression, pattern formation - What do you need?
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For all Modern Jazz Dance classes:
• Wear comfortable sports trousers or leggings and a top to allow flexibility of movement.
• Appropriate footwear includes jazz shoes, jazz trainers or sports footwear that is flexible, non-slippery and supportive.
• Bring bottled water to hydrate and a sweat towel if required.
• You may be encouraged to bring your own props to dance with, such as a hat. - What can I do next?
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Engage in other leisure courses including Line Dancing – Beginners Plus and Ballroom & Latin – Beginners Plus.
Or enrol in a community learning dance course that focuses on documenting progression such as Ballet, Dance Fusion – Beginners, Lyrical Contemporary Dance – Beginners Plus, Dance Musical Theatre For Confidence and Belly Dancing - Beginners.
There are opportunities to perform and participate in celebration events throughout the year.
If you need further advice regarding this course or the suitability of this course, please contact Adult Education by telephone on 02476 975200 or by email at aeslifeskills@coventry.gov.uk - Enrolment status
- Available for Enrolment
- How to enrol
- If you are happy to pay the full fee upfront, you can enrol for this course online using the link below. If you would prefer to pay in instalments by direct debit, please get in touch to arrange this.
- Enrolment link
- Contact for additional information or help
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aeslifeskills@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 5200
