Jazz (Open Level)

For Dancers with a proficient technical base, this class will explore different styles of Jazz Dance.

Styles covered in this course will include introductions to the street influence of Jazz Funk, the rich and broad styles of Musical Theatre (including the styles of Bob Fosse, Michael Bennet, and Susan Stroman).

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This program is part of the Harkness Dance Center, which recognizes the ongoing generosity of the Harkness Foundation for Dance.

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Instructor

Katya Preiser

Katya has been dancing since she first put on a leotard.

Her first teacher was Madame Athena Pallas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. She later trained, received scholarships, and danced with Long Beach Ballet, Ballet Met, State Street Ballet, School of American Ballet (SAB), Boston Ballet, and was mentored by Alla Khaniashvilli and Charla Genn. Jazz Teachers and Mentors include Lynn Sterling, Richard Pierlon, and Debbie Roshe

Her classical background, partnered with a passion for all styles of dance led to work in TV, Film, Musical Theatre, and Commercials. Katya is c ...

Katya Preiser

Katya has been dancing since she first put on a leotard.

Her classical background, partnered with a passion for all styles of dance led to work in TV, Film, Musical Theatre, and Commercials. Katya is currently dancing, for her 8th Season, with the Metropolitan Opera.

Her teaching approach draws from her experience in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Pilates, Floor Barre, and Theatre.

Katya’s students include YAGP finalists, Dancers with Salzburg Ballet, SYTYCD Contestants, Scholarship recipients to the Bolshoi Academy, ABT’s JKO School, Rock School, Miami City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ellison Ballet, and Alivn Ailey. Rhythmic Gymnasts on the US National Team, Figure Skaters, TV/ Film Actors, and lovers of dance, fitness, and movement.

Katya loves dancers, and nothing brings her more joy than sharing her passion and experience.