Move with rhythm, style, and confidence at Cadance Jazz & Pilates in the Milton-Parc / Plateau-Mont-Royal area, close to the heart of downtown Montreal.
Dive into jazz dance technique and choreography with isolations, pirouettes, chaîné turns, and more — and jazz walk out of the studio like nobody’s business!
Prefer to dance from home? Learn more about our Virtual Jazz dance classes.
Looking for personalized guidance? Head to the bottom of the page to learn about private dance lessons.
What is jazz dance?
Jazz dance is a dynamic and expressive form of movement seen in musical theatre and the commercial dance world.
Rooted in African American social dance traditions, it blends elements of ballet, modern dance, and rhythm-driven isolations, creating a style that’s both technical and soulful.
If you’d like to read more about its rich history, click here.
Jazz dance Class description
At Cadance, students of all levels build strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality while exploring different jazz dance styles.
Each class includes:
• A warm-up and technique exercises
• Across-the-floor combinations
• Choreography and performance skills
• Stretching and conditioning
Throughout the term, we explore styles such as Broadway, funky, lyrical, contemporary, and thrash — all in a fun, supportive, no-pressure atmosphere that helps you move better and feel more confident.
🎥 Want to practice at home? Check out the tutorials playlist on our YouTube channel.
jazz dance Class levels
Beginner
Learn the foundations of jazz dance movement and musicality.
You’ll explore isolations, chaîné turns, pirouettes, and ballet-based technique, plus jazz basics like ball change, jazz square, chassé, and cross ball change.
Intermediate
Expand your movement vocabulary, style range, and performance quality.
Work on single pirouettes, jazz pas de bourrée, isolations, contractions, and flat back while learning more complex choreography.
Advanced
Challenge yourself with stylized combinations and advanced tricks like split leaps (grand jetés), double and triple pirouettes, kicks, and turns.
These classes are perfect for dancers looking to refine precision, stamina, and stage presence.
PRIVATE jazz dance classes
Private dance lessons are fully tailored to your goals — whether you’re refining your pirouettes, preparing for an audition, or simply want one-on-one attention.
🕓 Availability
• Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Limited Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
• Summer: additional Friday morning–early afternoon spots
You can book sessions (60 or 90 minutes) up to three months in advance.
💬 Booking issues?
If you’re having trouble booking a package or finding your preferred times, feel free to get in touch! I’m here to help and really appreciate your patience while I sort out some system bugs.