Class Descriptions
Classes for Toddlers-Pre-K
Tumble and Twirl (3s and Pre-K): Join us for a playful and exciting beginner’s dance and acro class. There will be both basic dance skills and safe intro to Acro stretches and exercises. Part dance, part tumbling, and loads of fun.
Jazz/Contemporary Classes
All jazz classes are fun and upbeat dance classes danced to Jewish music or non-Jewish music without lyrics. Students will gain skills in basic jazz technique and terminology, as well as working on leaps and turns, progressively put together in more complicated and intricate sequences.
Intro to Jazz/Acro: For students in Grades Kindergarten and 1st grade who will learn basic acro skills and dance fundamentals.
Jazz/Contemporary II: For students who were in Intro to Jazz/Contemp last year or in Grades 2nd-4th who wish to take Jazz this year without taking the September Core Skills and Fundamentals Program
Jazz/Contemporary III: For students who were in Jazz II last year or who were otherwise placed in this class.
Tween Contemporary: For students who were in Jazz/Contemp 3 last year, or are otherwise placed in this class.
Teen/Adult Contemporary: For students in 9th grade or above who are looking for a serious movement class.
Any student grades 3rd and up, wanting to join this class but hasn't taken a dance class before, it is mandatory to take the Core Skills Program in September before being placed into a higher level class.
Jazz/Contemp Level 2 and above will not be opening for new enrollment in the Winter/Spring. All students who wish to perform with these classes in June need to be enrolled in the Fall Session.
Students in Jazz/Contemp II and up are eligible to join an Elevate Dance Company for the Elevate Dance Conference this February.
Ballet Classes
Ballet is the basic fundamental building blocks of all classical and contemporary dance forms. Students learn fundamental ballet technique through barre work, center exercises, and across the floor combinations designed to improve coordination, flexibility, endurance, and musicality.
Intro to Ballet: For beginner students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Ballet 3: Any student in Intro to Ballet last year or in 2nd-4th grade with some exposure to ballet or jazz.
Ballet 4-7: Students who have been placed into these levels, or students who have taken the September Core Skills and Fundamentals Curriculum and are subsequently placed into a level.
Ballet 2.0: An optional second weekly ballet technique class for Ballet 4-6 students who want to build strength, improve flexibility, refine technique, and progress more quickly. Students will be individually evaluated periodically to determine readiness for pointe, if that is a goal/interest. This class will have its own piece in the June performance.
Students who did not take last year but who have previous experience can reach out to see what class would be the best suited for their skill level.
All Ballet Classes (except for Intro to Ballet) will not be opening for new enrollment in the Winter/Spring. All students who wish to perform with these classes in June need to be enrolled in the Fall Session.
Students in ballet classes ages 8 and up are eligible to participate in Elevate Company classes.
Acro Dance
Acro Dance is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements.
All Acro students who took last year will receive their placement based on their work in classes last year.
Any prospective students who want to join an Acro class but did not take Acro last year can send in a video to get placed.
Please email video links to lazoozdance@gmail.com showing them getting into and out of the following skills:
Handstand
Backbend and bridge (and however they can best get into and out of it)
Cartwheel
Forward and Backward Roll
Kickovers and/or walkovers (if they have them)
*Please note: Acro classes are priced differently than the other classes.
Acro classes will not be opening for new enrollment in the Winter/Spring. All students who wish to perform with these classes in June need to be enrolled in the Fall Session.
Students in Int Acro and Adv Acro are eligible to participate in Elevate Companies
Company Classes
This year we are co-hosting the Elevate Dance Conference on February 14-15,2027 for dancers ages 8 and up.
Although our Fall Session has always been focused on technique building, we wanted to give our students the opportunity to participate in the Dance Competition that will take place over this special weekend event.
Elementary Elevate Company: Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm
Feeder Classes: Ballet 3, Ballet 4, Jazz/Contemp 2, Jazz/Contemp 3
MS Elevate Company: Mondays 6:45-7:45pm
Feeder Classes: Ballet 5, Ballet 6, Tween Contemp, Teen/Adult Contemp
Senior Elevate Company: Wednesdays 8-9pm
Feeder Classes: Ballet 7
Payment for these classes is +$50 per payment. Note: this class will extend into the Winter/Spring session, therefore there will be one additional payment for this class.
Your daughter must be enrolled in a technique class to perform in these classes.
Payment for these classes is separate from the payment for the conference.
Hip Hop/Elevate Companies
The class will include a warm up and stretch and then focus only on choreographing for the Elevate Conference. A new style on stage will be fresh, fun, and new! The choreography and music will continue to adhere to La Zooz's standards of modesty and professionalism. Past dance experience will benefit you in this class but is not a mandatory qualification.
*Please note: This class will be working on choreography to be performed at the Elevate Conference, however, only students who register and attend the Elevate Conference will be eligible to perform in the competition. You are welcome to register for this class and take it for fun if you do not wish to attend the Elevate Conference.
*Additional Note: there will be one additional payment into the Winter/Spring for this class
Teen Hip Hop Choreography/Elevate Company: Sundays 3-4pm
Tween Hip Hop Choreography/Elevate Company: Sundays 4-5pm