JAZZ DANCE INTENSIVES
The UPROOTED jazz dance intensives are curated to physically explore the historical roots of jazz dance with some of the industry’s finest educators, including some of the films very own artists and experts. Classes include African dance, Afro Latin Fusion, Commercial Jazz, House, Authentic Jazz & Social Dance, Theatrical Jazz, Jo Jo Smith works, Jazz Funk, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole technique, Tap and much much more.
Our jazz dance intensives bring together some of the finest educators and artists all in one course. They each bring their extensive knowledge about the historical context of the jazz dance art form into the dance studio, leaving the dancers with a deeper understanding about the historical roots of jazz dance.
Our first three jazz dance intensives were a huge success both in New York (partnering with Broadway Dance Center) and London 2023 & 2024 (produced by LDR Creative)
Why Us?
The UPROOTED Jazz dance intensive programs are unique in their broad offering of a wide range of jazz dance styles, so the student(s) can truly discover and learn about the roots of this amazing art form. Our jazz dance intensive encourages the dancer to grow and experience jazz dance styles they may never have had the opportunity to train in, which in turn expands the dancers understanding and knowledge of where jazz dance came from and how it has evolved.
You will leave the jazz dance intensive feeling like your dance skill set has been enhanced, an expansion and connection to new jazz dance colleagues and artists, and with a deeper understanding of what jazz dance truly is, both physically, historically and academically.
Join Our Inspirational Jazz Dance Faculty
Our esteemed UPROOTED jazz dance faculty include some of the worlds best educators.
Robin Gee ~ African Dance / Cat Foster ~ African American Social Dance / Germaine Goodson ~ Tap / Sekou McMiller ~ Afro Latin Fusion / Aggie Nonsizi ~ AfroBeat / Mishay Petronelli ~ Commercial Jazz Dance / Jreena Green ~ Authentic Jazz (Lindy to Charleston) / Gregory Haney ~ Theatre Jazz/Annette Walker ~ Tap improvisation, call and response / Zak Nemorin ~ Matt Mattox Isolation Technique / Al Blackstone ~ Theatrical Jazz Dance /Camden Loeser ~ Jack Cole Technique/ Bly Richards ~ House /Khori Michelle Petinaud ~ Theatrical Jazz Dance / Jo McShane ~ Tap / Sue Samuels ~ Jo Jo Smith Rep /Nicholas Palmquist ~ Commercial Jazz/ Claire Miller ~ Tap/ Johnny Bishop ~ Jazz Funk/ Bafana Mateo ~ African Dance/ Candice Michelle Franklin ~ Dunham Jazz Technique/ Ray F.Davis ~ Lindy Hop/ Karli Dinardo ~ Theatre Jazz/
Our teachers bring their extensive knowledge about the historical context of jazz dance into the studio.
Student Testimonials
I can guarantee that the intensive was all I expected it to be and more. These teachers, masters of their art, each have a unique style that they imparted upon us. The training that I’ve received from doing this intensive was invaluable and, on a personal note, has inspired me to take further measures so that I can continue to learn in the US with the intention that I be around creatives of their calibre and build myself as an artist.”
Tobias Richards - NYC 2023
“The Uprooted Jazz Intensive was a unique and educational experience. All 8 teachers brought a different style and approach to jazz dance, showing how it is so diverse and expansive. History was explored and honored while bringing new paths and ourselves to the movement. Attending the Uprooted Jazz Intensive will leave dancers with more advanced performance qualities, a new approach to technique, an appreciation for the art, and an encouraged passion to continue their movement. All were welcome and embraced during the impactful two days. I hope to attend future intensives/dance opportunities from the Uprooted Education Project.”
Miriam Czaja - NYC 2023