Jazz Dance Classes for Kids and Teens in Winter Springs, FL

Kinetic Dance Force in Winter Springs, FL offers Jazz for ages 4-18, taught by Rebecca Tarner, Artistic Director. Learn sharp and fluid movement, musicality, turns, and leaps, with the youngest dancers ages 4-6 starting with Jazz/Lyrical, and new dancers can join any time a class has space. Start with a free trial.

What does a Jazz class at KDF look like?

Jazz is sharp with fluid movements that create a visually technical and artistic dance. Classes teach body isolations, stretching, turning, leaping, and technical jazz steps. Dancers learn jazz terminology and a wide range of music styles, combining the technical precision of jazz with the freedom to interpret music.

What ages is Jazz for, and which days do classes meet?

Jazz is offered for Petite/Junior (ages 7-12) on Thursday and Teen/Senior (ages 13-18) on Wednesday. Jazz/Lyrical for Mini dancers ages 4-6 also meets on Thursday, introducing both jazz and lyrical styles. Jazz/Acro for ages 7-11 meets Thursday; see more details on the Acro page. See the class schedule PDF for specific class times.

Who teaches Jazz at KDF?

Rebecca Tarner teaches all Jazz and Jazz/Lyrical classes at KDF. As Artistic Director of Kinetic Dance Force, Rebecca brings years of choreography experience and teaching expertise. Rebecca has a deep passion for helping dancers of all ages express themselves through Jazz movement, technique, and music.

What should my dancer wear to Jazz?

Wear an athletic dance sports bra, black dance shorts, and pirouette shoes to Jazz class. Hair should be neatly secured away from the face. The same dress code applies to Jazz/Lyrical. See the full dress code page for complete details on all class styles.

What is the difference between Jazz and Lyrical?

Jazz is sharp and technical with isolations, turns, and leaps performed to a wide range of music. Lyrical is fluid and emotional, blending ballet and jazz to interpret music with feeling and motion. Learn more about the Lyrical style on the Lyrical/Contemporary page.

What does Jazz/Lyrical for ages 4-6 cover?

Jazz/Lyrical for dancers ages 4-6 introduces both styles: jazz with its sharp isolations, turns, and leaps, and lyrical with its fluid, expressive movement. Class meets Thursday and is taught by Rebecca Tarner. Like every recreational class, dancers learn a routine for the June recital. The next step is Petite/Junior Jazz, also on Thursday.

How do we try a Jazz class?

Book a free trial through the Claim Your Free Trial button on this page. No account or login needed. You can join any time during the season when a class has space. Your free trial pass arrives by email. Visit the free trial page for more details. Meet Rebecca, see the studio, and experience the rhythm and artistry of Jazz at KDF.

Questions? Call (689) 209-4300 or email info@kdanceforce.com.