Jazz Dance

This course includes 15 classes + the chance to shine in two dance performances in our theatre

Jazz dance is energetic, expressive, and versatile.The classes combine technique, isolations, rhythm, and dynamics, all set to contemporary music. It’s a perfect blend of strength, style, and fun, ideal for dancers who love to move with flair and feeling.

You’ll learn both basic and more advanced jazz elements, such as pirouettes, contact/release technique, and arm and foot positions. You'll also develop your flexibility, coordination, and strength.

In the first half of the class, we explore key themes like center, balance, strength, length, flow and grooves, rhythm, and floorwork. In the second half, we focus on learning choreography that will be performed during the course presentations. Open to all levels.

The dance performance will take place in the theatre at Griffioen on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20. As soon as ticket sales go live, you will find the ticket link here.

About the teacher

Ana Hazler is a versatile and experienced professional in the dance world. She is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, originally from Croatia and based in Amsterdam since 2009.

She earned her degree from the Academy of Theatre and Dance in Amsterdam (AHK) in 2003, following an internship on Broadway in New York City, where she specialized in Jazz, Commercial, and Heels. Since then, Ana has performed, taught, and led workshops internationally, in places such as Dubai, New York, Sweden, Finland, and Senegal.

Her choreographies have appeared in various music videos and commercials. As a judge, she has evaluated over 100 dance competitions, including European and World Championships.

Ana is the founder of Dutch Monsters, an organization that hosts educational dance events across Europe and supports the development of Dutch dance talent.

In addition to her artistic career, Ana holds a Master’s degree in International Business Management. Since 2024, she has been the owner of Dansstudio Balance in Haarlem.

Additional Information

Our dance courses are taught by professional instructors. We maintain a maximum number of participants per group to ensure ample individual attention. In consultation with the group, we work on a short performance for the course presentation, but participation is never mandatory.

Language of Instruction: English, but Dutch speakers are more than welcome to join the course.

The courses take place on the sixth floor of the OZW building on the VU Campus (de Boelelaan 1109)