How Do You Join In Jazz Dance Competitions?
Dance studios and schools are embracing jazz dancing as a competitive sport. Many middle schools, high schools and universities have jazz dance teams that compete. A jazz routine incorporates stylized dance movements and combinations, leaps and turns. Jazz team dance competitions are also judged on formation changes, technical execution and team uniformity. Read on to learn more. Research jazz competitions at a local, state and national level. Read the jazz dance industry’s newsletters and magazines to find out where competitions are being held. Check your local newspaper in the Entertainment section to find out about local competitions. Compare the cost of dancing at various competitions. Include registration fees, costumes, transportation and lodging. Select music for your jazz dance routine. Work with an instructor or choreographer to develop a routine within the competition time constraints. Make sure your routine adheres to all competition rules. Make or buy a costume if you don’t
