Strength, style, performance quality
Jazz
Jazz at Reverence blends classical technique with energetic performance quality. Students build strength, flexibility, and musicality through levels 1 through 3, with a focus on clean lines and confident stage presence.
Ages we teach
- Ages 6–10
- Ages 11–13
- Ages 14–18
- Adult
What jazz builds
Strength and flexibility
Jazz develops powerful legs, a strong core, and the flexibility to execute high kicks, leaps, and turns safely.
Performance quality
More than any other style, jazz teaches dancers to sell a movement — to project, commit, and connect with an audience.
Cross-training value
Ballet students who add jazz find their speed and articulation jumps up a level. The two styles reinforce each other.
Musical diversity
Jazz works with a wider range of music than any other style — students develop taste and versatility over time.
Team culture
Our upper-level jazz classes function as small performance teams. Students learn to lift each other's work.
Progression path
- 1
Jazz 2
Level 2
{ "Foundational jazz technique": "isolations, pirouettes, basic across-the-floor combinations. Dancers typically enter after at least a year of ballet or tap." }
- 2
Jazz 3
Level 3
Expanded vocabulary — more complex turns, jumps, and combinations. Introduction to performance-quality choreography.
What to expect
Every jazz class opens with a warm-up that covers ankle work, hip isolations, and core activation. We move to pliés, tendus, and stretches — ballet's structure applied to a jazz vocabulary. Across-the-floor combinations build power and speed. Class closes with the week's combination — a choreographed phrase that evolves over several weeks and often makes its way into the recital.
Dress code
Form-fitting top and jazz pants, leggings, or shorts. Tan or black jazz shoes (level-specific). Hair in a ponytail or bun. Full dress code details are shared at enrollment.
The Reverence approach to jazz
Jazz is where ballet technique and personal style meet. Our jazz classes hold to clean technical standards — you still see pulled-up cores and pointed feet — while giving dancers room to find their own presence.
We deliberately teach jazz with music from many eras and genres. A dancer who only ever works with one kind of music becomes one kind of performer. We're building versatile artists.
Ready to try?
Most jazz dancers have a year or two of ballet or tap first — but we evaluate every dancer individually at a trial class. Schedule a trial and we'll find the right class.
What families say
“My daughters have been dancing at Reverence for 14 years. We absolutely love Reverence with all of our hearts. It's been a fantastic, positive, and upbeat atmosphere for them. The teachers are so kind and patient and give the dancers a sense of positive self-worth. This studio has changed my daughters' lives and mine for the better. ”
“After a negative experience at another studio, we were hesitant to try again. Reverence has completely restored my daughter's love for dance in a pressure-free environment. ”
“As a first-time dance parent, I was nervous about what to expect. From day one, Reverence made us feel welcome and provided clear guidance every step of the way. Our daughter looks forward to class each week! ”
“We weren't sure how a Christian studio would feel for our family. Reverence surprised us with how genuinely welcoming the community is. The technical instruction is strong, modesty and respect are real, and our daughter has never felt out of place. ”
“Reverence has been a blessing for our family. The instructors create such a positive environment where my daughter has thrived both technically and personally. ”
“As a working parent with a busy schedule, I appreciate how organized and communicative Reverence is. Everything from registration to recitals is streamlined and clear. ”
Ready to begin?
Schedule a complimentary trial class and experience a Reverence class for yourself.