Jennifer's Jazz It Up Studio of Dance

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

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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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What a blast we had this weekend! Choreographer Mario Velez Jr. was in town, visiting from his studio in Arizona. This is Mario’s second year with us and we enjoyed every minute.

We started off working on new routines with our Glitter and Stardust comp teams -- every dance looks amazing already and we can’t wait to put on the polish and hit the stage!

On the weekend, we held two fabulous Hip Hop workshops. JJIU family and friends came by to learn some awesome new moves with Mario. The staff and students at JJIU know how lucky we are to live where we live, be who we are and do what we do. Our passion is not limited to the stage. We love the opportunity to share our gifts, talents and time with the community, and those in need near and far. We would like to thank everyone who came out to support our Charity Hip Hop Workshops with Mario Velez Jr.

Together we raised enough funds to send 10 underprivileged children in Laos to school. This includes their uniforms and books. We are very proud to be able to assist one of the poorest villages in South East Asia. It is so wonderful to see kids helping kids!

Check out the photos and don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel to see our Junior Workshop dancers in action!

Registration for fall classes is on now. Check out our schedule and contact us at jazzitupjen@hotmail.com or 905.885.5474

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Fall Registration

Registration for 2011 – 2012 is on now! Check out our schedule of awesome classes and drop by the studio on Monday, August 1 from 11am to 1pm to sign up!

Hip Hop Workshops with Mario Velez, Jr.

We are thrilled to welcome back choreographer Mario Velez, Jr. Mario came to JJIU last summer to work with our competitive dancers on three amazing routines that won special awards at every competition we were in this year!

This year he’s bringing his incredible energy and amazing choreography back to JJIU and we can’t wait! Just like last year, Mario will be holding two open workshops for all levels of experience. Dancers, siblings, and friends… everyone is welcome – come out and see firsthand how much fun we have at JJIU!

MARIO VALEZ WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, AUG 6th

10:00 – 10:45 for ages 6 – 10

11:30 – 12:15 for ages 11+

$20 PER WORKSHOP – registration is now open!

Mario Velez Jr. is a professional hip-hop choreographer, dancer & performer. Mario has toured and worked with artists such as Omarion, TLC, Brandy, Boyz II Men, Doug E. Fresh, Paula Abdul, Nu-Flava, Sista Sledge & many others. He has also toured with the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters! He is currently performing and choreographing for Jasmine Hormez a national recording artist. He is also choreographing for the NBA and WNBA. These teams include the Phoenix Suns Dance Team, Seattle Supersonics, Golden State Warriors, the Phoenix Mercury hip-hop squad and the Storm Kids. You can also find him teaching for dance competitions/conventions Dance Olympus, 3D Network, Coast 2 Coast Workshop, Hype, Takin’ it 2 the Streets hip-hop workshop and others. Mario has set numbers and choreographed shows that include Splash and Bottoms UP in Las Vegas, and Jubilation in Reno. He is very excited and passionate about his new venture as studio owner/director of Diverse Elements Dance Studio. The one phrase that Mario lives by is, “Hip-hop is not just rap and music, it’s a culture… a way of life!”

This is an amazing JJIU dance opportunity that you simply can’t miss
contact debisjazz@rogers.com for more information and registration

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Our Stardust Competitive Team went down to Port Hope’s fabulous Mad Monkey Clothing to do a little shopping this week, but something strange was going on in the store….

Check out what happens when two of Port Hope’s small businesses team up for one big impact!

Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Classes -- it’s a terrific way to stay in shape for next year and a great time to try something new!

Summer Class Schedule

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We topped off an amazing year with an two incredible recital performances at the Capitol Theatre on May 21st. Our dancers showcased all their incredible hard work and we loved every minute of it!

Recital DVDs will be delivered soon and we are thrilled to share a sneak peek of the recital with you now -- straight from our own JJIU YouTube Channel -- subscribe today to be notified each time we upload something new! And don’t forget to visit our Facebook page for updates, photos and fun stuff!

At JJIU we know that every dancer’s success depends on working hard and having fun  and we want to keep our 2011 momentum going strong! We are pleased to offer a wide variety of summer classes for every age group and ability. Check our summer schedule below and contact us soon to register at  jazzitupjen@hotmail.com -- Classes are filling up fast!

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes Start Week of July 18, 2011 and run until August 25th
(we are closed for the August long weekend)

MONDAY -- Miss Nicki
6:30-7:15 Contemporary/Modern Open to all levels
7:15-8:00 Senior Hip Hop(12yrs+) Open to all levels
8:00-8:45 Conditioning and Technique

TUESDAY -- Miss Alex
5:00-5:45 Beginner Hip Hop
5:45-6:30 Beginner Acro
6:30-7:15 Beginner/Int. Tap
7:15-8:00 Intermediate Hip Hop

WEDNESDAY -- Miss Shannon
5:15-6:00 Pre-Ballet (3-5yrs old)
6:00-6:45 Pre-Dance (5-6 yrs old)
6:45-7:30 Junior Jazz
7:30-8:30 Adult Zumba Class -- NEW!
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THURSDAY
5:00-6:00 Dance Bootcamp (5-10 yrs) -- Miss Nicki & Miss Alex
Recreational/Competitive Students -- all styles of dance, come prepared!

6:00-7:30 Dance Bootcamp (11 -- 17yrs) -- Miss Nicki
Recreational/Competitive Students -- all styles of dance, focus on technique, strength & flexibility. (Miss Nicki)

7:30-8:15 Senior Tap (12yrs+ all levels) (Miss Nicki)

Summer Class Price List

One 45 Min. Class   $60.00
Two 45 Min. Class   $114.00
Three 45 Min. Class   $162.00
Four 45 Min. Class   $204.00

Adult Zumba Pay for 6 Weeks $65.00 or drop in for $15/class
Dance Boot Camp add to any other class $70!
Dance Boot Camp 1 hr class $90
Dance Boot Camp 1.30 hr class  $120.00

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