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Specializing in systematic dance classes tailored for children and teenagers aged 5.5 years and up, our dance studio has focused on Street Jazz Dance, also known as Jazz Funk, since 2016!
Experience our classes infused with diverse pop music selections, including the latest K-pop hits. Our meticulously crafted programs not only ignite inspiration and motivation but also foster individual artistry and self-expression through movement. From day one, our studio has garnered numerous glowing reviews, reflecting our commitment to excellence in dance education.
At DSJ Dance Studio, we specialize in Street Jazz Dance, a dynamic fusion that combines the strength and rhythm of Hip-hop with the refined posture and technique inherent in jazz dance. This unique blend is particularly valuable for today's youth, emphasizing both power and coordination without the extreme flexibility demands often associated with other traditional dance forms.
Our choreography embraces the diversity of pop music, offering a spectrum of styles from bold and energetic to graceful and charming. This versatility allows us to cater to a wide range of cultural backgrounds and modern tastes.
Similar to the iconic choreography seen in K-pop, our performances emphasize teamwork, fostering collaboration while encouraging each dancer's individual expression. Join us at DSJ Dance Studio and let your child discover the joy, style, and creativity of Street Jazz Dance today!
As the name itself suggests, street jazz (which is also called jazz funk), is a high energy fusion of jazz dance and elements of street dance (like hip hop, waacking...)
Much like Hip Hop, Street Jazz has been often fast-paced pointed gestures and quick movements, but also requires a dancer develop strong posture—same as in traditional jazz dance. This genre of dance works on dancer's creativity, their understanding of the music and their energy and usually involves popular funk or R&B music. The emphasis is more on individuality, intricate movement patterns, and less on perfect technique or flexibility.
Some of its best known performers include Janet Jackson, Disney child stars, Jolin Tsai and South Korean idol groups, such as Black Pink. The commonly known K-pop is but one of the many music genres in street jazz.
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WHAT DSJ FAMILY SAY
William Yang
I sent my daughter to DSJ in September 2023 and was surprised she can memorize so many poses in such a short period; at the mean time, she became more confident and energetic. Ms. Dawn and Ms. Sunny are very professional and caring, they seamlessly pass their passion and dedication to the kids. My daughter is always looking for her dancing classes and rushes me to leave home earlier. :) It was an amazing experience to watch their annual recital. Even those younger dancers demonstrated fashion and dynamic perfectly on stage! Nevertheless to mention the older groups and adult dancers. Highly recommend this studio to K- pop and street Jazz lovers. For my little girl, we have enrolled her for the next semester as soon as the portal opened, and will do so in the next future years!
Kanako Hall
I have nothing but good things to say about Dawn and Sunny and their classes. My daughter enjoys her classes so much and she is improving in a very short amount of time. Dawn and Sunny are great with the kids and they make their classes engaging and interactive. They are also very detailed oriented and professional. I highly recommend DSJ for whoever loves Kpop and pop music!
Kate Sun
The teachers Ms. Dawn and Ms. Sunny are very dedicated to teaching their students and my daughter really enjoys learning from them. She improved much quicker compared to other associations she has been with. Thank you.
My daughter has gone to DSJ for a couple of years now. She really enjoys the classes, the instruction and her fabulous teachers!
Victoria Henry
We enrolled my daughter in street jazz lessons as DSJ Dance Studio last September. Our daughter is loving the instruction and I am impressed with the dedication from Dawn and Sunny! They send regular video homework, were fantastic about letting my daughter attend a makeup class when we were out of town, didn't charge extra for recital costumes, and push the students to practice and improve! We will be registering again for next year! My daughter is improving her skills and enjoying every class! Thanks Dawn and Sunny for your wonderful instruction!
Linh Nguyen
My daughter has been attending DSJ Dance Studio for the second year and she loves it. Ms. Dawn and Ms. Sunny are excellent teachers who are extremely patient, caring, and organized teaching step by step so each student understands fully. I highly recommend DSJ Dance Studio, our daughter plans to continue her dance career here for many years to come.
Meet Founder
Dawn X
Founder & Senior Instructor
Dawn, a certified professional street jazz dance teacher and choreographer, has more than 10 years experience teaching in LA, Beijing and Calgary, with unique knowledge of how students of various age groups with a wide range of dance experience learn differently.
To help students reach maximum potential, Dawn’s classes, long reputed for being detail- and student-oriented, break down complicated choreography into basics. This well-crafted structure has benefited thousands of fresh learners and received countless authentic positive reviews.
