Master Class with Ruka White

Master Class with Ruka White

American Jazz Dance Evolution is an advanced beginning level jazz dance class that fuses historical knowledge with physical practice. This class focuses on the fundamental characteristics of jazz dance as known throughout twentieth and twenty-first century America. American Jazz Dance (AJD), like America has been stimulated and cultivated by various icons and legends, resulting in a melting pot of influence and ideas on what is known as jazz dance today. Students will encounter various jazz styles and trends that stem from vernacular social dance forms inspired by artists such as Luigi; Fred Benjamin; Bob Fosse; Michael Jackson; Paula Abdul; and Frank Gatson (acclaimed Beyonce choreographer); amongst many others.

Appropriate for ages 14 and up

All proceeds go towards scholarships for Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dance Divsion students. Thanks for your support!