Welcome
I would like to take a moment to say thank you for your interest in the dance program of Jaguar Athletics. Jaguar Athletics Gymnastics and Cheerleading was created to give athletes an outlet to learn, perform and compete on an elite level and the Dance Program of Jaguar Athletics will be no different.
Class Description
The classes that will be taught will be Hip Hop with beginner jazz. Hip Hop focuses on high-energy street movements as seen in many music videos. It emphasizes body movement and rhythm. Students will learn basic turns, leaps, jumps and positions while improving their flexibility and extensions. Each class will consist of exercises and routines designed to enhance awareness of the beat as well as helping students grow more comfortable performing in front of others. These classes will be a great introduction to the world of dance for students who are just starting out or students with previous dance experience. No prior dance experience is required for these classes.
Staff
Farrah Newman is a former JCHS Cheerleader and Dance Team member. Farrah competed in the Universal Dance Association High School Nationals with the JCHS Dance Team where they placed 6th in Pom category and 11th in the Jazz category. Farrah is also a former member of the University of Tennessee Dance Team where she was co-captain for two years. She competed in the Universal Dance Association College National Championship where her team received Top 10 finishes and ESPN appearances during each of her 4 years of dancing with the University of Tennessee. Farrah is also a former dance instructor for Universal Dance Association Summer Camps. She is a former Jefferson County High School Cheer Coach and JCHS Dance Team Coach. Farrah is the co-founder and a current coach for the Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleaders. She has 13 years experience in dance team and cheerleading coaching. She has choreographed for junior high school through college levels throughout those 13 years. She has 9 years experience in gymnastics instruction.
The Jaguar Staff is Safety Certified by the USA Gymnastics Organization and is a Certified by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). All instructors are also CPR/First Aid Certified.
Mini Hip Hop: Ages 8 and younger
Tuesdays 4pm-5pm @ Jefferson City Community Center
This class will be an introduction into dance basics. It will emphasize body movement, stretching, conditioning and rhythm. It is a great physical workout, and most of all it is FUN!
Wednesdays 4pm-5pm @ Jefferson City Community Center
This class is a great introduction to Hip-Hop and beginner Jazz. This class is for students who are just starting out or with some previous dance experience. The exercises in this class are similar to the mini class but build on those skills for more complex routines.
Open Hip Hop: Ages 14 and older
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm @ Jefferson City Community Center
The Open Hip Hop class is for the older
students. Students will
work similar to the youth class, but on a more advanced level. Students will
work on tightening their moves and strengthening their performances.
Students in the Open class will also learn to work together with choreography as
a class team and work on their own choreography to showcase in class. This class
is open to anyone 14 years and older.
(There is a one-time $15 registration fee for first month of taking Jaguar Athletics Dance)
Loose clothing is suggested, example sweat pants, t-shirts, etc. Suggested foot attire, sneakers with a smooth bottom or flat soft-sole dance shoes. Please no jewelry or gum during class.