Jazz/Hip Hop

Ages 9 & up

*Ages 7-8 may study Jazz/Hip Hop if accompanied with Ballet or at least one prior year of beginner Ballet experience

Program At-A-Glance

Jazz is a highly stylized and rhythmic dance discipline. Classes consist of jazz warm-ups and choreographed combinations of varying styles such as Traditional Jazz, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz, Contemporary, Broadway, etc.

Class Options

2025-2026 Season:

Looking for class times above the beginner level?  Please contact us.

Program Faculty

Melinda Civitella

Associate Artistic Director

Melinda Civitella

Associate Artistic Director

Michaela Darragh

Dance Teacher

Michaela Darragh

Dance Teacher

Gabriella D’Arienzo

Dance Teacher

Gabriella D’Arienzo

Dance Teacher

Gretchen Goess

Manager, Production

Gretchen Goess

Manager, Production

Julie Groh

Dance Teacher

Julie Groh

Dance Teacher

Donna Iaboni

Director, Studio Operations

Donna Iaboni

Director, Studio Operations

Jenn LaGrega

Manager, Studio Operations

Jenn LaGrega

Manager, Studio Operations

Melissa Orlick

Dance Teacher

Melissa Orlick

Dance Teacher

Victoria Rossano

Dance Teacher

Victoria Rossano

Dance Teacher

Korinne Mesimeris

Dance Teacher

Korinne Mesimeris

Dance Teacher

Kristen Wallace

Manager, Performance Companies

Kristen Wallace

Manager, Performance Companies

Sarah Davidman

Dance Teacher

Sarah Davidman

Dance Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

Jazz dance is an upbeat, expressive style rooted in rhythm, isolations, and dynamic movements—often blending classical technique with contemporary music and choreography.
Hip Hop is a high-energy style born from street dance culture, focused on musicality, freestyle movement, and personal expression.

We offer Jazz and Hip Hop classes for dancers starting at age 9 (however ages 7-8 may study jazz/hip hop if accompanied with Ballet or at least one prior year of beginner Ballet experience), with beginner through advanced levels for children, teens, and adults. Class placement is based on age and experience.

No experience is needed for our beginner-level Jazz or Hip Hop classes! We welcome dancers of all skill levels and help them progress in a supportive environment.

Students in Jazz and Hip Hop classes will build:

  • Strength, flexibility, and stamina

  • Coordination and rhythm

  • Musicality and movement vocabulary

  • Choreography and performance skills

  • Confidence and personal style

Yes! Jazz/Hip Hop dancers have the exciting option to participate in our annual June recital. It’s a fun and confidence-building experience, but completely optional. Costumes are ordered in December, and recital tickets go on sale in May. Whether or not your child performs, they’ll still enjoy a full season of joyful movement and learning.

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