Jazz System of Training Update JAZZ MOVES - 2021

Bronze Medal / Star

Warm up Jumps: are to be demonstrated from the corner.

JAZZ MOVES - 2020

Silver Star

Side Jetes: are to be executed on both sides in the examination.

The current syllabus notes state that it is the teacher’s choice, this is incorrect.

Elementary

Delete one jump and one combination from 1 – 4 (teacher’s choice)

Isolations: second set of 8 should read:

1 step L F, body roll hand trace body roll

2 bring L to J1st, plié arms bent F of chest

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Leg Extensions – Controlled:

This exercise is demonstrated on the DVD with different counts on each side. The first side and the syllabus is correct.

UPDATES – 2019

Please click on the link below to download the template for the “Jazz Moves Omitted Exercises”.

This is to be completed and handed to the examiners prior to the commencement of your exams.

JAZZ MOVES omitted exercises template

JAZZ MOVES

Test 1 – Gold Star (general information)

Teachers are to choose 3 combinations/exercises in each grade Test 1 – Gold Star to not present in the exam.

Warm Up & Stretches – Students must do the first exercise. It is the teacher’s choice which exercises to leave out from the rest of that section.

Centre – Students must do first exercise. It is the teacher’s choice which exercises to leave out from the rest of that section.

Combinations – Teachers are to take out one exercise in the combinations. Any combination/s.

This is NOT the case where a Lyrical is the first exercise in the Combinations as this must be shown.

In Gold Star Jazz Moves- the improvisation cannot be taken out as an omitted exercise. All students are to do the improvisation.

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Teachers please note that a list of omitted exercises in the Jazz Moves syllabus from each grade level must be in writing and on the Examiners table prior to the commencement of the examinations in your studio.

* If you have two or more branches of the studio and combine on the examination day, all students from the one school (meaning all branches) must do the same combination.

In the case of combining with another school (eg. combined examination day) then each school’s selected combinations will be seen.

Teacher’s Combinations

In teachers Combinations in the grades that offer this as an exercise, please note the following:

The music should be 4 sets of 8 counts. Steps to include should be up to the grade level and no higher.

An example of the format:

Test 3

1 – 8 side gallop R, ball change LR, side gallop L, ball change RL

1 – 8 three step turn R L, finish feet J1st

1 – 8 turning grapevine R L

1 – 4 2 step touches R L moving back

5 – 8 4 skips forward and away to the side of room

Test 1 Jazz Moves

Skips & Hips

An alternative to this exercise is now acceptable to use in the Examination.

Commencing in Corner 3.

1 – 6 six skips forward hands on hips

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7 jump feet to 2nd position

8 wait

1- 4 2 slow hip isolations RL teacher’s choice of arms

5 – 8 4 fast hip isolations

Run forward and away to the side. This exercise will only be seen once through in the examination, two students at a time.

Test 3 Jazz Moves

Kick Combination

The height of these kicks is to be no more than 90 degrees.

Kick Ball Change with Sugars

An alternate piece of music can be used for this exercise which can be the same track as for the Jump with Turning Grapevine in this Test 3 level.

Jump with Turning Grapevine

This will not be shown consecutively R and L. Each student (pairs) will demonstrate the R side and then after all students have had a turn, the L side will be demonstrated. The students should be ready to follow on with the music.

Bronze Medal jazz Moves

Kick Combination

This exercise will be only shown on one side commencing in Corner 3. There is no need to repeat from Corner 4. Please note that students should NOT be stepping through the heel first.

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Bronze Star Jazz Moves

Kick Combination

This exercise will be only shown on one side commencing in Corner 3. There is no need to repeat from Corner 4. Please note that students should NOT be stepping through the heel first.

Gold Medal Jazz Moves

Stretch & Strengthening

In the plank position, the hands on the floor can be either clenched or open palmed.

Leg Mounts

In the second set of 8 counts-

1 – 2 carry the leg to attitude devant- fondu/bend the supporting leg

3 – 4 carry to attitude derriere – stretch the supporting leg

5 – 6 carry leg to retire position turnout

7 – 8 fondu/ bend the supporting knee to hold the foot on the & count and stretch the supporting leg as it is extended to the mount.

This is shown correctly on the DVD

Floor Work:

In the 3rd set of 8 counts

3 – 4 transfer the weight to R leg on floor into a deep lunging kneel (do not lift the back knee off the floor). This is shown correctly on the DVD

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Hitch Kick with Layout

Both a back bend (as on the DVD) or a layout is acceptable in the final count 7. Both the DVD and/or the syllabus is acceptable.

Lyrical

Count 1- 3rd set of 8 – developpe kick R: stretch the supporting leg at the height of the kick on a flat supporting foot

Dance Combination

On count 4- bring the feet back to 1st position on count 4. (This is shown correctly on the DVD in the back view of the demonstration).

Gold Star Jazz Moves

Floor Work

This is to be shown commencing on both sides in the examination.

Isolations: – on the final counts 5 – 7, the side neck extensions should be counted as – &5&6&7 RLRLRL

Turn Combination

On the final counts (as per DVD)

&5 Ball change

6 – 7 Pencil turn

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8 step down to finish.

Travelling

In the last 8 counts, the turn is a releve turn endehor and not a drag turn .This is shown on the DVD but is incorrectly noted in the syllabus

Stylized: Male Version

The first 4 walks are shown through the toe first (as per DVD and not the syllabus). The ending walks are shown heel first.

Elementary Jazz Moves

Delete one jump and one combination from 1 – 4 (teacher’s choice)

Intermediate Jazz Moves

Delete one turn and one combination 1 – 4 (teacher’s choice)

The following exercises are required to be demonstrated on one side only. All students from the one studio must demonstrate the same side

Can-Can, Stylised, Lyrical

Double Windmill Turns

The first 3 windmills are executed on a lengthened supporting leg, the last 2 windmills are executed on a bent supporting leg

Leg Extensions Behind

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1 – step R to C2 (change C1 to C2)

Jumps Turning Russian

Commence in C3

Dance: Shoes

Regarding the style of shoe for the Cabaret dance: Must be a dance shoe with a heel for female dancers. The wearing of heels in this dance is compulsory.

Can Can skirts

The image of a ‘Can Can’ skirt worn in the examination, has been added at the end of this document for teachers to view.

Advanced Jazz Moves

Delete one turn, one jump and one combination 1 – 5 (teacher’s choice)

The following exercises are required to be demonstrated on one side only. All students from the one studio must demonstrate the same side

Lyrical, Travelling, Boys Combination, Stylised, Girls Slow Combination

Please Note:

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* If you have two or more branches of the studio and combine on the examination day, all students from the one school (meaning all branches) must do the same combination.

In the case of combining with another school (eg. combined examination day) then each school’s selected combinations will be seen.

The following notes were added to the website in 2007

Please note there are no plans to phase out either Jazz A or Jazz B at the current time. Any future decisions regarding Jazz A or Jazz B will be member driven. While Company statistics show both syllabi still largely in use, the status quo will remain.

JAZZ B ALTERNATIVE MUSIC

A list of alternative music has been collated and may be used for both classroom and examination purposes in 2007. The list has been attached for your information:

Music from “So Fresh – the hits of summer 2007 plus the best of 2006â€�

TEST 1

Centre – What if I’m Right: CD 1, Track 5 Floor – We Ride: CD 1, Track 7 Progressions – Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ : CD 1, Track 2

TEST 2

Centre – Tightrope: CD 1, Track 8 Floor – In Love Again: CD 2, Track 5 Progressions – Dancin’ In The Street: CD 1, Track 17

TEST 3

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Centre – Irreplacable : CD 1, Track 14 Floor – When you’re Mad: CD 1, Track 13 Progressions – What if I’m Right: CD 1, Track 5

BRONZE MEDAL

Centre – Mas Que Nada: CD 2, Track 18 Plie / Floor – I Can’t Hate You Anymore: CD 1, Track 15 Progressions – (Fast) Happenin’ All Over Again: CD 1, Track 16; (Slow) Don’t Feel Like Dancin’: CD 1, Track 2

BRONZE STAR

Centre – Confessions of a Broken Heart: CD 2, Track 12 Plie / Floor – Illegal: CD 2, Track 2 Progressions – Tightrope: CD 1, Track 8

SILVER MEDAL

Centre – Directional Body Stretches – If Everyone Cared : CD 2, Track 6; Plies – You Give Me Something: CD 1, Track 11; Hip Isolations – Irreplacable : CD 1, Track 14

Floor – Illegal: CD 2, Track 2 Progressions – Easily Affected: CD 2, Track 17 Combination – Red Dress: CD 1, Track 19

SILVER STAR

Centre – Irreplacable: CD 1, Track 14 Floor – London Bridge: CD 2, Track 1 Progressions – Changes: CD 2, Track 16 Combination – In Love Again: CD 2, Track 5

GOLD MEDAL

Centre – I Don’t Need A Man: CD 1, Track 6 Plie / Leg Stretches – We Ride: CD 1, Track 7 Floor – L.O.V.E.: CD 2, Track 11 Progressions – Happenin’ All Over Again: CD 1, Track 16 Combination – Changes: CD 2, Track 16

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GOLD STAR

Centre – How to Save A Life: CD 2, Track 7 Plie / Floor – Hurt: CD 1, Track 9 Progressions – (fast) U + UR Hand: CD 1, Track 4 Progressions (slow) & Combination – Sexyback: CD 1, Track 1

GOLD BAR

Centre – L.O.V.E. : CD 2, Track 11 Plie / Floor – When You’re Mad: CD 1, Track 13 Progressions – Happenin’ All Over Again: CD 1, Track 16 Combination – Maneater : CD 1, Track 3

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