Our Adult Intro to Jazz is a 4-week series designed specifically for adults who are new to dance or looking to return after time away. No prior experience is required.

Grounded in the foundational principles of Luigi and Giordano jazz techniques, this series focuses on building strength, coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment. Over four weeks, dancers will be introduced to fundamental jazz positions, progressions, turns, kicks, and movement combinations while developing musicality and body awareness.

Each class is technique-based and thoughtfully structured to help dancers understand proper alignment, movement quality, and the artistry of jazz dance at a comfortable and encouraging pace. As the series progresses, dancers will build upon previous concepts, creating a strong technical foundation and increased confidence in their movement.

Whether you are stepping into the studio for the first time or reconnecting with dance as an adult, this 4-week series offers an uplifting and educational experience that celebrates movement, growth, and self-expression.

Adult Intro to Jazz Series:

• • 4-Week Series – July 8th – 29th!
  • Wednesdays at 7:30-8:30pm (Myles)

Cost:

• • $90 for the 4-week series 

***Steps to Checkout: Hit the “I’m ready to try Jazz” button and you will be redirected to Calendly where you will select the day and time.  Next you will enter your details, then click on the “Pay with PAYPAL” link, you will then be redirected to either log into your account OR you can select to pay via Debit/Credit and check out as a Guest.

First Time attending…

• • Arrive 5-10 mins early. We are nestled in the corner between the bakery and fabric shop.
  • Stop by front desk to let them know that you are new to GCD and they will have you fill out a simple adult intake form 
  • Settle in and get excited for a great class.

What to wear:

• • Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks to be able to slide and turn.
  • Leggings, fitness top, and hair up and out of face.
  • Also any dancewear is welcome.

Our Adult Jazz class is designed for dancers who have completed our Adult Intro to Jazz Series or have previous jazz training and are ready to build upon their foundation. This class is ideal for adults who understand basic jazz terminology and technique and are looking for a more challenging and dynamic class experience.

Drawing from the principles of Luigi and Giordano jazz techniques, dancers will continue developing strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, and performance quality while expanding their technical vocabulary. Classes include a thorough warm-up, progressions across the floor, turns, kicks, leaps, and center combinations designed to improve both technical proficiency and artistry.

Students will refine their understanding of alignment, musicality, and movement quality while increasing confidence, stamina, and versatility. Choreography and movement combinations become more complex as dancers develop stronger technical skills and a greater ability to retain and apply corrections.

Whether your goal is to continue your dance education, challenge yourself physically, or simply experience the joy and energy of jazz dance, this class offers a supportive and encouraging environment where adults can continue to grow as dancers.

Cost:

• • Drop in Rate is $24 per class.
  • 10 Class Punch card is $200 (makes each class $20), does not expire and can be used on any of the adult classes except for the Intro Series.

First Time attending…

• • Arrive 5-10 mins early. We are nestled in the corner between the bakery and fabric shop.
  • Stop by front desk to let them know that you are new to GCD and they will have you fill out a simple adult intake form 
  • Settle in and get excited for a great class.

What to wear:

• • Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks to be able to slide and turn.
  • Leggings, fitness top, and hair up and out of face.
  • Also any dancewear is welcome.

Myles Thoroughgood has enjoyed the privilege and pleasure of over 3 decades in the dance ecosystem as a Dance Educator, Choreographer, Director, and Dancer in all mediums.

Dance Captain Wave Jazz Dance Company sold out performances in Shubert Theater, London’s Royal Festival Hall.

He is featured in multiple pop dance music videos after relocating to Los Angeles.

Myles Thoroughgood debuted as the choreographer of The Disney Channel’s New Mickey Mouse Club. Many of the MMC cast, all of whom had their early professional experience under Myles’ choreographic direction have gone on to successful careers including Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and Kerry Russell.

His experience on national television includes programming for NBC, Nickelodeon, TLC/Discovery Network and Sesame Workshop. He has choreographer several seasons of television including Nickelodeon’s Taina, and TLC’s Animal Jam.

Myles has choreographed several Central Florida Theatre For Young Audiences musicals. Including Orlando Family Stage’s Polkadots The Cool Kids Musical, Pickle Chiffon Pie(Premiere), Giraffes Can’t Dance. His directing credits include productions at Theatre West End, Ocala Civic Theatre, and Historic State Theatre.

For five years Myles’ choreography entertained attendees at the opening ceremonies for the National Association of Home Builders Convention at the time it was the world’s largest convention.

His work in theme park, cruise ships and tourist venues include Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge and Pirates Adventure in Myrtle Beach, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Riviera Mayan.

As a Dance Educator Myles has shared his expertise as a teacher at Dr Phillips Center Advent Health School of the Arts. He is the Founder of School of Dance for The Interactive Academy of Performing Arts, an online platform for arts education.

During the last 10 years Thoroughgood has been a Storyteller for The Orange County Library System. Developing and presenting entertaining, engaging stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire youngster’s imaginations and a lifelong interest in reading and literacy.