Course Overview
Jazz Dance is a very popular, high-energy, modern dance-form incorporating styles that first emerged at the turn of the 20th century. The style has grown in popularity over the decades moving from dance halls to discos, traditional to contemporary. Students of all ages and abilities will develop an array of relevant techniques and skills before they perform in the showcase event in The National Theatre. The best Jazz dance classes Melbourne has to offer are available at The National Ballet School.
Class Details
Tap/Jazz Combo
Primary (Years 1+2) Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
10-week term fees $295
Jazz
Pre-Junior (Years 3+4) Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Junior (Years 5+6) Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
Intermediate (Years 7+8) Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
10-week term fees $295
Senior (Years 9-12) Fridays 4:00-5:30pm
10-week term fees $365
2025 Term Dates
Term 1: Monday 28 January – Saturday 5 April
Term 2: Tuesday 22 April – Saturday 5 July
Term 3: Monday 21 July – Saturday 20 September
Term 4: Monday 6 October – Sunday 7 December
Teachers
Jackie Rae Lythgo is a triple threat performer who studied at the Victorian College of The Arts, The Johnny Young Talent School, Karen Stephens, and Dance Factory. As an actor, singer and dancer, Jackie Rae has worked with top Australian and international directors, musical directors, and choreographers in a career that spans corporate, commercial, TV, band, dance and theatre. Jackie teaches Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre dance classes.