Sunday, August 5, 2012

JAZZ FOR DANCE STUDENTS


JAZZ  FOR DANCE STUDENTS
The annual Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase (AJDS), hosted by The University of Arizona School of Dance celebrates its 20th anniversary this season! AJDS offers everything a dancer could want; performances, a variety of dance classes, scholarship auditions for summer programs, as well as an audition opportunity for the UA School of Dance for interested high school seniors.
On opening night, the Jazz in AZ concert showcases the UA Dance Ensemble performing the versatile and dynamic repertoire of UA Faculty and Guest Choreographers. A second performance, The AJDS Invitational Concert is a unique performance of works selected for their excellence. Each year hundreds of choreographic works are submitted to be included and selected for the AJDS invitational performance. 

Classes in a variety of dance techniques infuse the weekend with excitement and energy, including classes from Jazz Dance Technique/Style, Jazz Combo/Choreography and Master Classes in Jazz by featured Master Teachers.  On Friday afternoon, the optional Scholarship Class creates the opportunity for dancers to practice auditioning. Awards to summer dance programs, dance conventions, cash awards and other prizes give further value to participating. 

Interested high school seniors should take advantage of the UA Dance Program Audition for dancers interested in majoring in dance at The University of Arizona. The audition includes ballet, modern and jazz dance techniques and will be followed by a Q&A with faculty advisers for dancers and their parents. (Note that all requirements must be fulfilled before this on-campus audition).

Give yourself a long weekend and jazz it up!

Information
*The AJDS is designed for intermediate/advanced dancers – Jazz Showcase is recommended for dance students ages 13 and up.


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