New York Academy of Ballet
  • Welcome to NYAB
    • About Us
    • Student Success
  • Faculty
    • Alessia Gaetana Santoro - Artistic Director
    • Susan Olson Santoro - Founding Director
    • Maya Llanos
    • Steve Rooks - Guest Faculty
    • Analiese Umana - Guest Faculty
    • Julian Llanos
  • Programs At A Glance
    • Ballet
    • Pointe
    • Modern
    • Jazz
    • Hip-Hop
    • Contemporary
  • Schedule & Calendar
  • Summer Classes
  • NYAB Parents & Students
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Dress Code
  • News/Upcoming Events
  • Poughkeepsie City Ballet
  • Mid Hudson Performing Arts Group
    • Ariana Bedka Memorial Scholarship
  • Photo Gallery
  • Video Gallery
  • Contact Us

Jazz

        Jazz incorporates contemporary and primitive styles of movement.  Although the movements are less rigidly formalized than in ballet, the exercises develop the ability to move and control each part of the body.  It is an exciting dance form that expands the student’s sense of interpretation and movement.  NYAB practices traditional jazz techniques developed by Bob Fosse, Frank Hatchett,  and Kenneth Green along with bringing influences from contemporary jazz today.
  • Welcome to NYAB
    • About Us
    • Student Success
  • Faculty
    • Alessia Gaetana Santoro - Artistic Director
    • Susan Olson Santoro - Founding Director
    • Maya Llanos
    • Steve Rooks - Guest Faculty
    • Analiese Umana - Guest Faculty
    • Julian Llanos
  • Programs At A Glance
    • Ballet
    • Pointe
    • Modern
    • Jazz
    • Hip-Hop
    • Contemporary
  • Schedule & Calendar
  • Summer Classes
  • NYAB Parents & Students
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Dress Code
  • News/Upcoming Events
  • Poughkeepsie City Ballet
  • Mid Hudson Performing Arts Group
    • Ariana Bedka Memorial Scholarship
  • Photo Gallery
  • Video Gallery
  • Contact Us