FIND YOUR FIT
Who Are Ballet & Jazz Combo Classes For?
Our Ballet & Jazz Combo classes are designed for young dancers who want to explore both styles in one beginner-friendly program.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Students build ballet and jazz foundations at an approachable pace while developing coordination, musicality, technique, and confidence.
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Program Details
60 minutes
$344
+ HST
BALLET & JAZZ FOUNDATIONS
What Is Ballet & Jazz Dance?
Ballet and jazz develop complementary movement skills. Ballet builds posture, alignment, control, and technique, while jazz adds energy, rhythm, expression, and dynamic movement.
In our Ballet & Jazz Combo classes, students explore both styles while building coordination, musicality, confidence, and a strong foundation for future dance training.
WHAT DANCERS DEVELOP
Core Ballet & Jazz Skills
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Posture + Alignment
Build body awareness, balance, placement, and controlled movement through ballet-based foundations.
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Technique + Flexibility
Develop basic ballet and jazz technique, footwork, turns, extensions, and range of motion.
02
Musicality + Coordination
Connect movement to rhythm, tempo, phrasing, and changes in the music.
04
Choreography + Expression
Learn movement combinations, remember sequences, and develop confidence, expression, and performance skills.
BALLET & JAZZ TRAINING
What Will You Learn in Ballet & Jazz Dance?
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Ballet and jazz training develop control, coordination, musicality, and confidence. Students build strong foundations in both styles before progressing into longer combinations and choreography.
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Ballet Technique
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Posture and alignment
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Basic ballet positions
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Pliés and tendus
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Balance and control
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Foot and ankle placement
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Coordination
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Flexibility
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Graceful movement
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Jazz Technique
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Jazz walks and basic steps
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Turns and directional changes
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Isolations
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Rhythm and timing
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Weight shifts
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Dynamic movement
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Musicality
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Performance quality
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Choreography
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Learning movement combinations
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Remembering sequences
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Connecting ballet and jazz skills
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Changing direction with control
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Using spacing and formations
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Applying musicality
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Performance confidence
- INSIDE THE STUDIO
What Does a Ballet & Jazz Combo Class Look Like?
A well-rounded Ballet & Jazz Combo class blends foundational technique, musicality, movement quality, choreography, and performance.
WARM-UP
Gentle movement, mobility, posture, and coordination exercises prepare the body for class.
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BALLET FOUNDATIONS
Students work on posture, alignment, basic positions, pliés, tendus, balance, and controlled movement.
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JAZZ TECHNIQUE
Students explore jazz steps, isolations, turns, directional changes, rhythm, and dynamic movement.
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CHOREOGRAPHY
Dancers learn combinations in sections, then connect ballet and jazz skills into longer sequences.
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MUSICALITY & PERFORMANCE
Students work with timing, phrasing, expression, spacing, and performance quality.
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REVIEW
Class finishes by reviewing the material and reinforcing the skills introduced that day.
- BENEFITS OF BALLET & JAZZ
BENEFITS OF LEARNING BALLET & JAZZ
Ballet and jazz support physical development, coordination, musical awareness, confidence, and performance skills. Students build control and technique while learning to move with greater expression and confidence.
Physical Development
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Coordination
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Balance
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Agility
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Body control
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Stamina
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Spatial awareness
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Dance Development
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Rhythm
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Musicality
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Choreography
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Movement memory
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Performance skills
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Freestyle foundations
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Confidence & Personal Growth
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Focus
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Patience
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Persistence
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Goal setting
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Teamwork
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Comfort performing
Why Choose Long & McQuade for Ballet & Jazz Combo Classes?
Our Richmond Hill dance studio combines professional facilities, experienced instructors, and built-in performance opportunities in one location.
01/ FLOOR
Professional Sprung Flooring
Built for repeated movement, jumps, turns, and safer impact during dance training.
02/ SOUND
Professional Sprung Flooring
Clear, full-range sound helps dancers hear rhythm, bass, accents, and musical detail throughout class.
03/ STAGE
200+ Seat Performance Hall
Students gain real stage experience in the same facility where they train.
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Inside Our Richmond Hill Dance Studio
Ballet & Jazz Combo Classes classes take place at Long & McQuade, 10 Via Renzo Dr in Richmond Hill. Our Dance Centre is located on the second floor and features dedicated studio space plus an on-site performance hall.
Students train in bright, dedicated studio spaces and perform in our on-site 200+ seat hall, all under one roof.
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