Jazz Dance
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Course Overview
Jazz Dance is a very popular, high-energy, modern dance-form incorporating styles that first emerged at the turn of the 20th century. The style has grown in popularity over the decades moving from dance halls to discos, traditional to contemporary. Students of all ages and abilities will develop an array of relevant techniques and skills before they perform in the showcase event in The National Theatre. The best Jazz dance classes Melbourne has to offer are available at The National Ballet School.
Class Details
Tap/Jazz Combo
Primary (Years 1+2) Mondays 5:15 – 6:15pm
10-week term fees $305
Jazz
Pre-Junior (Years 3+4) Mondays 5:15 – 6:15pm
Junior (Years 5+6) Mondays 6:15 – 7:15pm
Intermediate (Years 7+8) Thursdays 5:45 – 6:45pm
10-week term fees $305
Senior (Years 9-12) Fridays 4:15 – 5:45pm
10-week term fees $380
Class Requirements
Pre-Junior & Junior – 1 x class per week
Intermediate & Senior – must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 different dance style classes per week
2026 Term Dates
Term 1 – Saturday 31 January – Thursday 2 April
Term 2 – Monday 20 April – Saturday 27 June
Term 3 – Monday 13 July – Saturday 19 September
Term 4 – Monday 5 October – Saturday 5 December
Teachers
Jackie Rae Lythgo is a triple threat performer who studied at the Victorian College of The Arts, The Johnny Young Talent School, Karen Stephens, and Dance Factory. As an actor, singer and dancer, Jackie Rae has worked with top Australian and international directors, musical directors, and choreographers in a career that spans corporate, commercial, TV, band, dance and theatre. Jackie teaches Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre dance classes.