Our Dance Classes

JAM Dance Academy Lakewood offers ballet training for ages 3 & Up.  We focus on Russian and French methods with a bit of contemporary and neo-classical movement while in center.  We believe that a dancers longevity is important to their training and promote a healthy lifestyle and working to sustain strength. 

Little Jammers: Ages 3-4

Pre-Ballet: Ages 5-7

Ballet: Ages 8 & Up

The cultural revolution that is hip-hop spawned entirely new forms of dance. Many styles, such as break dancing, originated on the streets and slowly found their way into dance competitions and official venues.

This class is a fast-paced lesson in the history of the hip-hop genre. From the break beats of the early eighties and the sounds of DJ Afrika Bambaataa and Kool Herc to the latest clean hip-hop track, this class offers nonstop funky beats and a fun workout to boot.

Taught by our hip-hop guru Cody Edwards, the core class is suitable for pre-teens of all levelswhere they learn the dance moves for an eclectic mix of old hip-hop classics and new hits.

Jazz is a highly expressive and unique genre of music. It is a quintessentially American form of music that relies heavily on improvisation, poly-rhythms and syncopation.

This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns.  To excel in jazz, dancers typically need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.