Modern jazz 1 & 2

Entry requirements: Both beginners and advanced dancers are welcome! 

Modern jazz is a mix of elements from both Modern dancing and Jazzdance. The motions involved are organic, combined with tight and strong. During the lessons, we will be focusing on the basic techniques, charisma, flow, and joy of dancing! You will be working towards a combination of dancing styles that allow you to feel free and really cut loose.

Participants praise the relaxed and inspiring atmosphere in her classes. It’s all about having fun, building something together, and feeling free in your movement—without pressure to perform or focus on technique. 

What you will learn 

• Expansion of dance vocabulary (movement possibilities, steps, and styles) 

• Improvement of dance technique skills and physical condition (endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination) 

• Developing a personal dance language 

About the teacher:

Sophia Maria Kienhuis graduated in 2007 from the Academy of Theatre and Dance in Amsterdam and has since developed into a versatile performer and creator. She describes herself as a volcano of creative eruptions, ranging from dance and music to clothing and text, always driven by the question: “What moves us?” Alongside her work at Parnassos, Sophia Maria leads dance education projects in schools and gives workshops at festivals such as MadNes and Ruigoord. She has collaborated with artists including Spinvis, Gilian Baracs, Wordbites and Snowapple. She also performs as a singer and songwriter, both solo and with her band Flower of Hope. In recent years, she has further deepened her knowledge of pilates and nonviolent communication, which adds extra layers to her teaching. In her dance classes at Parnassos, she combines athletic energy, performative strength, expression and technique. This way, dancers are given the space to discover their strengths and explore where there is still room to grow.

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