The IDTA brought in a new CONTEMPORARY MODERN JAZZ syllabus in 2020.

It is a more advance syllabus compared with the previous one as it covers more elements of Contemporary Modern Jazz.

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The New Contemporary Modern Jazz Syllabus:

• Explores Jazz in a much broader way.

• Introduction of Contemporary which is a freer form of dance mixing well with the disciplines of the classical elements of Ballet.

• Introduction of Jazz exploring the rhythms/techniques influenced from the 20th Century black Americans in the Jazz Clubs mixed with the Modern, Ballet elements in a more natural, fluid upbeat way.

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The syllabus work appears more challenging because the content of steps within each exercise is more. For the students there is more variety within each grade a lot more content, which makes the exam work very enjoyable and ultimately leads to a more advanced dancer.

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Due to the complexity of the work we have been advised to commence the Preparatory Grade with students Year 4 upwards. Students at Alexanders start to explore elements of Contemporary Modern Jazz from Year 3.