Quick Class Details
Ages: 8-10
Styles: Jazz
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $69.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Wed 06:45pm-07:30pm
About This Class
Challenge Jazz Youth builds on foundational jazz technique with increased focus on strength, precision, and musicality. Classes support progressive development through structured training and examination preparation where applicable.
From August to December, dancers prepare for Jazz Junior examinations. From January to June, training shifts toward technical refinement and choreography for recital and competitions.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers progressing in structured jazz technique
Students comfortable with repetition and refinement
Dancers building strength and performance confidence
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking non-structured or drop-in classes
Students uncomfortable with repetition and technical focus
Families looking for recreational-only programming
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on Jazz Junior examination preparation where applicable
January to June emphasizes technical refinement and choreography development
Training supports strength, musicality, and performance confidence
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!