Jazz dance for kids and teens
This popular and dynamic style is enjoyable for any dancer who just wants to get moving! Students have the opportunity to work towards ADAPT examinations or can come along to classes for their own enjoyment. Lessons are taught by experienced and encouraging instructors.
Jazz at the Ontario School of Ballet is energetic, technical and a whole lot of fun, and it is one of our most popular programs.
What students learn in jazz class
Jazz classes develop strength, flexibility, rhythm and style. Dancers work on kicks, leaps, turns and isolations, then put technique to work in upbeat choreography that changes throughout the year. Because jazz draws on ballet technique while adding its own dynamics and personality, many of our students train in both and find that each discipline strengthens the other.
Jazz and tap combination classes for ages 4 to 7
Our youngest jazz dancers start in combined Jazz/Tap classes, which bring both styles together in one weekly class. Pre-Primary Jazz/Tap is for four-year-olds, Primary Jazz/Tap is for five-year-olds and Pre-Junior Jazz/Tap is for six-year-olds, with Junior 1 Jazz/Tap continuing at age seven at our Oakwood Village studio. Combination classes run on weekends at both studios. Dancers who want more jazz can move into dedicated jazz classes from age six.
Jazz levels for every stage of training
Our 2026-2027 jazz program includes classes for every stage of training. Junior classes introduce proper technique in an age-appropriate way, Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate streams add more complex combinations and stronger technical demands, and Advanced and Teen/Senior classes give experienced dancers challenging, professional-quality training. Several upper-level classes train twice per week, and some streams are by invitation only.
Jazz class schedule by age (2026-2027)
Ages are based on the year your dancer was born. Classes marked invite only are by invitation and meet twice a week.
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| Age | Class | When, where and teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (born 2022) | Pre-Primary Jazz/Tap |
Sat 12:00-1:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli Sat 4:00-5:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts Sun 12:00-1:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 5 (born 2021) | Primary Jazz/Tap |
Sat 1:00-2:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli Sat 2:00-3:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts Sun 1:00-2:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 6 (born 2020) | Pre-Junior Jazz |
Sat 12:00-1:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 6 (born 2020) | Pre-Junior Jazz/Tap |
Sat 3:00-4:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Sarah Nelson Sun 2:00-3:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1 Jazz |
Sat 2:00-3:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1 Jazz/Tap |
Sat 3:00-4:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 8 (born 2018) | Junior 2 Jazz |
Sat 4:00-5:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 8 to 11 (born 2015 to 2018) | Junior/Pre-Intermediate Jazz |
Tue 5:00-6:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Sarah Nelson |
| 9 (born 2017) | Junior 3A Jazz (invite only) |
Tue 4:30-5:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas Sat 9:00-10:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 9 to 10 (born 2016 to 2017) | Pre-Intermediate Jazz B |
Thu 4:45-6:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 10 (born 2016) | Pre-Intermediate 1A Jazz (invite only) |
Tue 5:45-7:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas Sat 5:00-6:30, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 11 (born 2015) | Pre-Intermediate 2A Jazz (invite only) |
Mon 4:30-5:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper Tue 7:00-8:30, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas |
| 11 to 12 (born 2014 to 2015) | Pre-Intermediate 2B/3B Jazz |
Thu 7:00-8:15, St Clair West
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 12 (born 2014) | Pre-Intermediate 3A Jazz (invite only) |
Mon 7:15-8:30, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper Tue 7:00-8:30, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas |
| 12 and up | Teen/Senior Jazz |
Mon 6:00-7:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 13+ (born 2013) | Intermediate 1A Jazz (invite only) |
Mon 8:30-10:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper Tue 8:30-9:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas |
| 13 and up | Intermediate 1B/2B Jazz |
Wed 4:30-5:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 14 and up | Intermediate 2A Jazz (invite only) |
Tue 8:30-9:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Emily Salinas Thu 5:45-7:15*, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 14 and up | Intermediate 3A Jazz (invite only) |
Thu 5:45-7:15, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper Fri 7:30-8:45*, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 14 and up | Advanced Jazz A (invite only) |
Mon 5:45-7:15, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper Fri 8:45-10:00*, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 14 and up | Advanced Jazz B |
Wed 5:45-7:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
* Class time subject to change. The full 2026-2027 timetable lists every class across both studios.
What to wear to jazz class
Jazz dancers wear a black leotard, suntan tights and beige slip-on jazz shoes. Boys wear black split-sole jazz shoes, black tights or bike shorts and a white t-shirt. In Jazz/Tap combination classes, beige jazz shoes are optional. Full details for every level are on our uniform page.
Jazz classes at both Toronto studios
Jazz runs at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West and our Oakwood Village studio at 504 Oakwood Avenue, taught by expert accredited dance educators, and limited class sizes allow for individual attention. Students who fall in love with jazz can also audition for our competitive dance team, which trains for performance competitions.
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Find your dancer's class in the schedule above or the full 2026-2027 timetable, or register now to save your dancer's spot.
Frequently asked questions about jazz classes
Jazz starts at age four with our Jazz/Tap combination classes, and dedicated jazz classes run from age six through Teen/Senior and Advanced levels. Check the schedule on this page to find the jazz class that matches your child's age.
Yes. Dancers aged four to seven can take combined Jazz/Tap classes on weekends: Pre-Primary (age 4), Primary (age 5) and Pre-Junior (age 6) run at both studios, and Junior 1 Jazz/Tap (age 7) runs at our Oakwood Village studio.
No, ballet is not required to start jazz. That said, jazz draws on ballet technique, and many of our students take both because each style strengthens the other.
Yes. Dancers who want to take jazz further can be considered for our competitive dance team, and several upper-level jazz classes are by invitation only.