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  • Home
    • ABOUT US
    • Contact
  • Classes & Registration
    • 26-27 Classes by Age/Grade
    • 26-27 Classes by Dance Style
    • 26-27 Class Schedules by Day
    • 26-27 Registration & Costs
    • 26-27 Competition Program >
      • 26-27 Standard Competition
      • 26-27 Competition Plus
      • 26-27 Part-Time Competition
    • STUDIO CALENDAR 2026-2027
    • Master Classes
  • Summer 2026
  • Current Students
    • Competition Student Information 2026-2027 >
      • 26-27 COMPETITION TEAM NOTICES
      • 26-27 Standard Competition Student Information >
        • Understudy Notice - Standard
      • 26-27 Competition Plus Student Information >
        • Understudy Notice - Comp Plus
      • 26-27 Part-time competition student information
    • Login & Info for Current Students
    • Building Map & Entrance Locations
  • Recital Videos
    • Recital Videos 2026
    • Recital Videos 2025
    • Recital Videos 2024
    • Recital Videos 2023
    • Recital Videos 2022
    • Recital Videos 2021
    • Virtual Recital Videos 2020
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The Jazz curriculum at BLDC is based on the classical jazz dance technique, with influences incorporated from modern jazz, street jazz and Broadway styles. We follow a class format for building strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality through isolations, rhythmic exercises, stretches, across the floor patterns, and dance combinations.

​The class format remains the same through the different levels, while the movements continue to increase in complexity as students grow technically and physically. Students experience a fun and energetic learning environment designed to bring out the students' individual dance style and originality. Because Jazz draws technique and terminology from ballet, enrolling in a ballet class can also be helpful for jazz dancers.


1st-3rd Grade Combo Tap/Jazz
Wednesday - 5:30-6:30 pm
​Thursday - 6:45-7:45 pm​
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1st-3rd Grade Combo
Extended Combo Tap/Jazz

Wednesday - 5:30-6:45 pm
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3rd-7th Grade Musical Theatre Jazz 
Wednesday - 5:45-6:30 pm
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3rd-6th Grade
Extended Combo Jazz/Hip-Hop

​This class will perform 2 dances in the recital!
1 Hip-Hop & 1 Jazz
Tuesday - 6:00-7:15 pm
​​Thursday - 5:30-6:15 pm 
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Teen Jazz
Thursday - 6:30-7:30 pm
Adult Jazz 
TBA Winter 2026
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What do you need for class?

All required shoes are available for purchase through BLDC.
​Stop by or contact the office to schedule a shoe fitting. ​
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the studio lobby. 

Dress Code
Please use the dress code guidelines for the gender of which the student identifies, or fitted dance clothing that is similar to anything listed which feels in line with the student's identity. 
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Girls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes

Boys
Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. ​Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.
Required Shoes: Black Stretch Jazz Shoes
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888 Chicago Drive
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-2272
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