Adult Jazz
Adult Beginner Jazz Class (Level 1)
Our Adult Beginner Jazz Dance class is the perfect introduction to jazz technique 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 class focuses on building strength, coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment. Dancers will learn fundamental jazz positions, progressions, turns, kicks, and movement combinations while developing musicality and body awareness.
Classes are technique-based and designed to help dancers understand proper alignment, movement quality, and the artistry of jazz dance at a comfortable and encouraging pace.
Whether you are stepping into the studio for the first time or reconnecting with dance as an adult, this class offers an uplifting and educational experience that celebrates movement, growth, and self-expression.
Adult Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Class (Level 2)
Our Adult Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance class is a technique-focused class designed for experienced dancers looking to continue and refine their training in a challenging and artistic environment.
This class emphasizes technical precision, musicality, strength, flexibility, coordination, and performance quality. Dancers will work through structured warm-ups, center work, across-the-floor progressions, turns, jumps, and complex combinations that challenge both technical execution and artistic expression.
This class moves at a faster pace and is intended for dancers with previous jazz or ballet training who are comfortable picking up choreography and applying technical concepts within movement combinations.
With a strong emphasis on traditional jazz foundations and quality movement, this class provides adult dancers the opportunity to continue growing technically while experiencing the energy, athleticism, and artistry that make jazz dance so dynamic and rewarding.
Adult Jazz 1 Class Time:
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- Mondays at 7:30-8:30pm (Anne)
Adult Jazz 2 Class Time:
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- Tuesdays at 8-9pm (Myles)
Cost:
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- Drop-in to class for $24
- Punch Card – $200 for 10 classes ($20/class)
First Time attending…
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- 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 and make payment for your class.
- Settle in and get excited for a great class.
What to wear:
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- 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.
Meet the Teachers
Anne Carollo - Monday's Jazz 1 Teacher
Anne Carollo is the owner and Artistic Director of Gulf Coast Dancenter and has been teaching dance for almost 30 years. With extensive training in both ballet and classical jazz technique, Anne brings a strong technical foundation and deep appreciation for the artistry, discipline, and history of jazz dance into every class she teaches.
She holds a Jazz Teaching Certification through Florida Dance Masters and has taught beginner through advanced jazz dancers throughout her career. Her classes emphasize proper technique, musicality, movement quality, and artistic growth while creating an encouraging and inspiring environment for adult dancers of all levels.
Anne’s teaching philosophy blends high-quality technical training with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where dancers can continue to challenge themselves, grow in confidence, and reconnect with the joy of movement. Her passion for dance education and commitment to excellence have helped shape generations of dancers both recreationally and pre-professionally.
Myles Thoroughgood - Tuesday's Jazz 2 Teacher
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.