JAZZ Workshop

Join Amy, a dancer with over 30 years of experience in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and hip-hop, for a fundamentals-focused Jazz workshop! As a former USD Dance Team Head Coach and Director of Dance Elite, Amy brings extensive expertise in training and performance.

This open-level workshop will help dancers build a strong foundation in jazz technique, focusing on strength, stability, power, and flexibility. Learn how these fundamentals apply across styles like heels and jazz funk, while refining your technique and movement quality. Don't miss this chance to train with an expert instructor!

Date: April 13

Time: Sunday 1:00pm-2:30pm (90min)

Pricing: $35 Drop-in; Class-Pass Accepted (Only 1 class-pass will be used for this 90min workshop; Save $$ Use Class-pass Instead)

⁠Drop-In Friendly.
⁠Open Level
Advanced Registration Recommended.

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About the Instructor:
Amy Bodnar has been dancing for over 30 years, beginning her training at just five years old with the Silver Doll Dancers in Las Vegas, Nevada. She continued her dance education through high school, college, and beyond at Culture Shock Dance Center, Academy of Performing Arts, and Westlake Dance Center. With a diverse background in jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, cheer, and tap, Amy started competing at the age of six.

While in San Diego, she was a member of the Funkanometry San Diego and PGN Dance Company hip-hop crews. Most recently, she has trained with ZTHEORY, Zay’s Baes, XZQT Dance, and through the Cameron Lee Mentorship Program.

Amy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from the University of San Diego (USD), where she was a four-year member of the Dance Team. She began choreographing in her second year, served as Captain during her junior and senior years, and later became Assistant Coach, eventually stepping into the role of Head Coach.

Amy has been teaching dance since she was 16 years old and has spent the last decade pursuing her passion full-time, coaching and instructing students of all ages across various dance styles. She became the Director of Dance Elite in May 2015 and took over as owner in May 2017. She is passionate about fostering a strong sense of family and community at the studio while bringing high-quality dance and music education to all students.