FOCUS: Contemporary Jazz

About the Event

FOCUS: an Institute Intensive (ages 11-18) FOCUS is an Institute intensive based in both technique and artistry. Each week will start with core technique classes from the prestigious Institute faculty, a lunch break and a we will have two specific Professional Guest Teachers in each technique as well as having core classes in ballet, modern and jazz with the prestigious Institute faculty. Each week will allow the dancer to refine and develop skills to continue to grow their artistry and gain knowledge. On the first day of the program, all students will take placement classes which will determine which level they'll be dancing with throughout the week. These levels are largely age-based, but are also influenced by experience, natural facility, and ballet, modern and contemporary technique.  Dancers will be given the opportunity for Q&A with the faculty at the end of the week.