Located at 1521 Washington St, Midland MI
Contact us at eacdance@outlook.com
Jazz
Curriculum Director: Melissa Schwab
Jazz at EAC is all about power, presence, and performance. Dancers train in strength, flexibility, control, and precision while developing the expressive quality that makes jazz so electric. Technique is woven into every level, building a strong foundation that allows dancers to perform boldly, cleanly, and confidently.
As dancers move through our Jazz program, they are introduced to progressive turn and leap work designed to build power, balance, and musicality over time. From single pirouettes to multiple rotations, from basic leaps to traveling jump sequences and turning leaps—dancers grow intentionally through each layer of skill. Musical Theater Jazz is incorporated at every stage, encouraging dancers to connect stylization to character, emotion, and storytelling.
At the advanced level, dancers begin to explore work in character heel jazz shoes, developing stability, alignment, articulation, and expressive stage presence. This shift deepens their understanding of performance technique while preparing them for pre-professional choreography demands.
Our goal: to develop versatile, dynamic jazz artists who can move with clarity, power, and personality.
LEVELING
EAC is a skill based studio. For class placement, please email eacdance@outlook.com to schedule a free evaluation.
Is your dancer age 3-5? Visit our kiddo program page!
Jazz 1
Instructor: Ms. Mackenzie
A high-energy class that introduces jazz fundamentals like kicks, turns, and stylized movement. Dancers explore the basics of sass and stage presence while building strength, flexibility, and musicality.
Jazz 2
Instructor: Ms. Kendall
This level intensifies focus on power, precision, and performance. Dancers refine technique through more complex choreography, sharper lines, and dynamic transitions—all while mastering the confident style that defines jazz.
Jazz 3
Instructor: Ms. Melissa
Elevate technique, strength & style in this advanced-level class. Dancers push through multi-turn combinations, powerful leaps, intricate choreography & high-intensity transitions while building control and stamina. Will also learn how to safely dance in character heel shoes.
