Jazz / Hip-Hop · Stage Dance

Jazz and hip-hop with stage in mind.

High-energy stage dance — jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and the combos in between. Where ballet builds the base, this is where our dancers learn to perform.

Ages8 — 18+
LevelsBeginner → Advanced
FormatWeekly + showcase rehearsals
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Jazz ensemble · Mid-jump Jazz ensemble · Mid-jump

Who this class is for.

  • 01
    Kids who want to perform

    Big movement, rhythm, and personality. Where shy dancers come out of their shell.

  • 02
    Pre-teens & teens

    Real stage choreography — not just a routine, a performance.

  • 03
    Students cross-training

    Ballet dancers add range; theater students add muscle to their numbers.

  • 04
    Future cast members

    Direct path into Bravo's musical theater dance lineup.

What students learn.

  • 01
    Jazz fundamentals

    Isolations, kicks, turns, leaps, and the theatrical jazz vocabulary used across Broadway and Hollywood.

  • 02
    Hip-Hop foundations

    Groove, bounce, isolations, and the foundational styles — old-school, breaking basics, choreographed hip-hop.

  • 03
    Contemporary / stage movement

    Floor work, fall and recovery, partnering basics, and modern stage choreography.

  • 04
    Combinations & routines

    Full routines built every term — performed in seasonal showcases and woven into musicals.

  • 05
    Performance & style

    Facial work, intention, and how to project to the back row. Stage-craft baked in.

— Performance connection

Jazz on the main stage.

Every Bravo musical leans on its jazz and hip-hop dancers — opening numbers, big production scenes, finales. Students don't just take class. They earn ensemble roles and choreography credits in real productions.

Production · Ensemble Production · Ensemble

Age & level guidance.

Students are placed by age and a short observation in their first class. Movement between levels happens at the start of each new term and is communicated directly with families.

Jazz/HH Combo · 8–10 Jazz · 10–12 Hip-Hop · 10–12 Jazz · 13+ Hip-Hop · 13+ Contemporary · 13+
— Frequently asked

Questions about jazz and hip-hop at Bravo.

01What's the difference between jazz and hip-hop?
Jazz comes from theatrical traditions — kicks, leaps, isolations with musical theater bones. Hip-hop comes from street and club styles — groove, bounce, and rhythmic foundations. Most Bravo students take both.
02Is there an age my child is too old to start?
No. We have first-time jazz students at age 14 and beyond. Stage dance rewards effort and personality at every age.
03Do students perform in costume?
Yes — every showcase and musical features full costuming. Costumes are coordinated through the studio.
04What should students wear to class?
Form-fitting movement clothes, jazz shoes for jazz, clean indoor sneakers for hip-hop. Hair pulled back.
Trial slots open this season

Try a jazz and hip-hop class — see what your kid does.

One free trial. We'll place your child by age and level. No pressure, no obligation.

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