The Syllabus comprises of 15 levels and two Teacher Certificates:

The levels in the Jazzaddict syllabus are compiled of a series of exercises including arm combinations, classical technique, floorwork, turns, isolations, leaps, amalgamations and dances.

There is freedom for the teacher to stylise many of the exercises with their own head and arm lines. The notes advise where this is possible.

All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style. Amalgamations include jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary. These styles complement competition/eisteddfod requirements. The teacher sets the dance and must incorporate the compulsory steps.

Students can enter the syllabus at any age (and ability) at a level recommended by the teacher up to Intermediate Jazz Level 3.

Year Plan
Lessons in terms one and two of the school year are focused on preparing students for examinations. Examinations are held in the third term of the school year.

Lesson Plan
Syllabus work in preparation for examinations is based on the following class time recommendations:

Age Recommendations
Please use the recommended age guidelines for class placements. These recommendations are based on students who have had no previous dance experience.

Any student who has had dance experience should be placed in a class at the recommendation of the teacher.

Music
Teachers are able to set their own music with the exception of the musical theatre amalgamations (which are set to timeless Broadway classics). Jazzaddict Australasia provides music CD’s with the training dvds. CDs are licensed for teacher training use only. These can be used for classes providing the studio holds the appropriate music license. Recommended BPM (beats per minute) for each exercise are provided in the notes for those who wish to source their own music.

Impromptu Work
Impromptu work is included to encourage freedom of movement in junior levels. The Examiner provides the music for the Impromptu. Students should prepare for impromptu work seeking to show musicality, use of the floor, use of levels and variety of steps.

Student Choreography
Student choreography is incorporated at higher levels to develop student initiative and creativity. Students choreograph their work individually with assistance from the teacher where necessary. Time limits are detailed in the teaching notes. Students choreography should be prepared by students in their own time and polished by the teachers. The music for student choreography is set by the teacher.

Solo Seal Solo Seal is a performance based examination which involves an unseen amalgamation taught to the candidate by the Examiner. This is to prepare the student for audition technique. The candidate is also required to pre-choreograph three dances for performance in the examination.

Teacher Examinations The Teacher Examination is an oral and practical examination. The candidate is required to have a comprehensive understanding of health and safety, teaching practices/class management and business and communication demonstrated during the oral examination.

Candidates are then examined in a teaching environment. The candidate must pass both sections of the examination with a minimum of 75% for each section to qualify as a Teacher.

Prerequisites required for the examination include a current First Aid certificate and a minimum of 20 hours practical assistance to a senior teacher.

The Teacher Certificate qualifies the candidate to teach grades from Preschool to Elemenentary 3. The Advanced Teacher Certificate qualifies the candidate to teach grades Intermediate 1 to Solo Seal.

Teacher certificate training is recommended for studios with new teachers in training. The Teacher Certificate is not required for established studio owners who have teacher qualifications under another dance syllabus.