Quick Class Details
Ages: 7-8
Styles: Jazz
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $69.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Wed 06:45pm-07:30pm
About This Class
Challenge Jazz Mini introduces dancers to structured jazz technique through age-appropriate movement, rhythm, and coordination training. Classes focus on foundational jazz skills, musicality, and performance confidence within the Challenge program.
From August to December, training emphasizes technical foundations and skill development. From January to June, dancers focus on continued technique growth and choreography for recital and competitions.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers beginning structured jazz training
Students who enjoy energetic, rhythmic movement
Children ready for consistent Challenge-level training
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking recreational or casual jazz classes
Students not ready for structured training expectations
Families seeking short-term or low-commitment programs
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on foundational jazz technique and skill development
January to June emphasizes continued technical growth and choreography for recital
Training builds rhythm, coordination, and age-appropriate performance skills
Attire Requirements
Girls
Class Act Black Bodysuit
Class Act Skin-Tone Convertible Tights
Class Act Skin-Tone jazz shoes
Hair in a bun
Boys
Black t-shirt
Black shorts
Class Act black jazz shoes
Nude dance belt
To make things easier, required attire is available for purchase at the studio.
Meet Your Instructor
Rachel Baber
Jazz and Tap Instructor
Rachel began dancing at the age of 3 and trained competitively in Tap, Jazz,
Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She started as an Assistant Dance Teacher at the age of 16 and immediately fell in love with educating students in dance.
Rachel holds her ADAPT Teacher Certificates in Tap and Jazz. As a dancer she successfully completed her Elementary CDTA Tap examination and Advanced CDTA Ballet and Jazz examinations. Rachel has both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Regina. In addition to being a dance teacher, Rachel also works full time as a school teacher.
Rachel absolutely loves combining her two passions, dance and teaching, and adores her Class Act family!