Our competitive dancers work hard all year in preparation for the competitive season. After a great dress rehearsal at the Capitol Theatre we were ready to hit the road and we kicked off the season as we always do, at Dance America in Buffalo, New York. We always have a great time and this year was no different!

Our JJIU comp dancers range in age from 5 to 17 and compete in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, and lyrical. We took the stage by storm and were thrilled to receive 17 first place awards, 8 second place, 4 special awards and 2 high score awards.

We want to send out special thanks to all the teachers who work so hard all year to get our dancers ready, our amazing staff who keep everything organized, and to the parents, siblings, friends and relatives who come out to cheer us on!

On March 29th we head out to compete in Toronto and we can’t wait to get back on that stage!

Go JJIU!

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At JJIU, we have style, smiles and we’ve got the moves! But the one thing we have the most of is spirit!

Our very first JJIU Photo Contest was a blast and all the entries really showed the JJIU spirit of our dancers and their families.

Each of the entries will receive two free tickets to our super fantastic 2012 Gala Recital!

Boese Girls & Whyte Girls (+ families!) for their awesome video!

The Clayton-Rodrigues Family for their gorgeous family photos

And Sadie Cahill for the fabulous collage!

Thanks to everyone who participated and to everyone who cheered them on!

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It seems like every year at JJIU is better than the last, and this year is no exception. We have had so much fun this year already with the Jazz parade, Canada’s Got Talent auditions, Santa Claus parade, and our Christmas party. Now, at the end of February, we’re heading into competition season, our recital dances are starting to come together and our dancers just keep getting better and better!

It’s a great year at JJIU and we’d like to share just some of the fun we have with our teachers and our friends.

Ask any student at JJIU and they’ll tell you….

I Love Dance!

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We kicked off the holiday season with our usual explosion of energy at the Port Hope Santa Parade! Great weather and awesome crowds cheering us on.

We topped the day off with our traditional JJIU Potluck Christmas Party and of course, a photo shoot with our friends!  - Great food, great friends, great fun!

Merry Christmas from JJIU!

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On October 29, 2011, 171 zombies took over Memorial Park in Port Hope and, led by the JJIU dancers, we thrilled the world!

Check out the video and scroll down for some zombie-tastic photos!

Thanks to everyone who came out to rehearsals and to our big event to help make this year’s Thrill the World bigger, better, and stronger. We had a great time and can’t wait for next year. It’s never to early to plan your zombie costume!

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There are exciting events happening all the time at JJIU and one of the best ways to keep up to date is by subscribing to our website. Click the little pink envelope at the bottom right and follow the steps to have website updates delivered right to your inbox!

Please note -- we have a NEW phone number at the studio!
647-800- JJIU (5548)

Bring a Friend Week  October 24th to 29th -- All dancers are invited to bring a friend to class! This is a great chance for our students to show how much they have learned at JJIU and give a friend a chance to try out a great dance class. This year, Bring a Friend Week has a special twist -- we will all be learning the Thriller dance in preparation for Thrill the World!

Thrill The World – Saturday October 29^th, 9:00pm in Memorial Park. Once again, JJIU invites you to participate in this amazing event! Bring your friends, dress up in your best zombie gear and help us break another record! Click here to check out last year’s awesome JJIU Thrill the World event!

FREE Thriller classes will be held for anyone who wants to participate -- Thursday Oct 20th and 27th at 7:00pm. Come to the studio and learn the dance in preparation for Thrill the World!  EVERYONE is welcome to join us for the classes and for the big event. Click here to get a jump start with Thriller dance tutorials.

Thank You Mario!

Last but not least, we want to send out a big JJIU thank you to Mario Velez. Mario came to the studio again this summer all the way from Arizona to choreograph some amazing numbers for our competitive teams. He also held two fabulous hip hop workshops that helped us raise money for Adopt a Village in Laos.

We welcome every opportunity to provide new and exciting experiences for all our dancers and Mario’s visit was a huge success. Check out the video for a sneak peek!

JJIU has our very own YouTube channel!

http://www.youtube.com/user/JennifersJazzItUp

Subscribe today and never miss a video!

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At JJIU, we love a parade and Port Hope’s Jazz Festival parade is the perfect fit! With blue skies and a crowd to cheer us on, we hit the streets in our usual style and we Jazzed. It. Up!

Check out the photos and if you aren’t already part of our Jazz It Up family, don’t forget that registration is still going on! New dancers are always welcome. Check our schedule and contact us for more information.

Come Dance With Us!

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We’re gearing up for a fantastic dance season at JJIU and we’re kicking things off with three nights of FREE workshops.

Check out the schedule and drop in to take advantage of this amazing opportunity. Current and new students welcome – no limit on how many workshops you participate in!

This is the perfect opportunity to try a new type of dance – Come dance with us!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

5:00 – 5:30   Pre-Ballet
5:30 – 6:00   Pre-Dance
6:00 – 6:30   Jazz
6:30 – 7:00   Tap
7:00 – 7:30   Hip Hop (10 yrs and up)
7:30 – 8:00   Boyz Only Class

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

5:00 – 5:30   Pre-Ballet
5:30 – 6:00   Pre-Dance
6:00 – 6:30   Acro
6:30 – 7:00   Hip Hop (5 – 9 yrs)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

5:00 – 5:30   Pre-Ballet
5:30 – 6:00   Jazz
6:00 – 6:30   Acro
6:30 – 7:00   Hip Hop

Our 2011/2011 schedule is up and classes are filling up fast – register today!

Classes start Monday, September 26th

Questions? Contact us at jazzitupjen@hotmail.com or 647-800- JJIU (5548)

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