How to Find Jazz Dance Classes

Jazz dance is an enjoyable exercise and social activity. To find jazz dance classes, search online, visit local community centers and speak to experienced dancers in your social network. Visit websites of various dance studios to read instructor biographies and to view videos of dance classes.

• Call or visit local dance studios. Driving around in your local community you might come across shopping centers with dance studios. Stop in and inquire about jazz dance classes. Many studios that teach dance to young children offer ballet, jazz and tap classes.


• Search the Internet for local dance studios. Enter the keywords "jazz dance classes" and your locality. Well-established dance studios typically have websites listing their dance offerings, class schedules and sometimes videos of recitals or dance instructors leading classes.   


• Visit local community centers. Some community centers offer dance classes as part of a larger selection of offerings. These classes are usually more relaxed and appeal to people who are interested in dance as a recreational activity.


• Speak to jazz dancers in your social circle. Friends, coworkers, colleagues and/or neighbors may have dance experience or knowledge of local dance programs. Ask their opinions of various studios and jazz dance teachers.


• Post an inquiry on a social networking site. Ask others to share their knowledge of jazz dance classes. If they don't have information, they can check with their dancer friends.


• Look in the local yellow pages. Sometimes this approach is the fastest. Simply look under "dance instruction" and jot down phone numbers of the dance studios. Call them to ask if they offer jazz classes.