This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Modern Jazz dance continues to evolve and blend with other dance styles — for example, street jazz and theatre dance.Some identifying elements of modern jazz dance include:
◦ Isolations, Grounded movement and Syncopation

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is one of the world’s leading dance examinations board. From Ballet to Ballroom, they cover the full spectrum of genres and for more than 100 years they have provided training for dance teachers and examiners, enabling them to enter their students for examinations, develop new techniques and spread the joy of dance.

As a registered educational society, the ISTD’s mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms, to promote knowledge of dance, to provide up-to-date techniques for their members, and to maintain and improve teaching standards. They support and train their members through a wide variety of courses, summer schools and congresses, updated teaching syllabi and techniques upon which to train dancers for the profession.

Many of their members are leading figures in the dance industry around the world, from esteemed West End choreographers and legendary teachers, to up-and-coming stars of the future.

Optional examinations annually