What is S.D.V. Chassé
S.D.V. Chassé is the jazz dance association of the University of Twente. Every Wednesday evening, our members come together on campus to dance and have fun. With around 40 enthusiastic dancers and classes at four different levels, there is a place for everyone!
Our classes are taught by a experienced dance teacher and consist of technique, cardio and choreography. Throughout the year, we work towards our big final show, where we proudly perform everything we have learned together.
But Chassé is about more than just dancing. We also organise social activities and workshops to create a close and welcoming community. From cocktail nights to committee activities, there is always something happening both on and off the dance floor.
Curious to see if Chassé is for you? Feel free to contact us and join a try-out class!
What is jazz dance
Jazz dance, also known as jazz ballet, is a broad spectrum of dance in which the basic techniques of classical ballet are combined with pop music and show elements.
The movements and the music are ‘jazzy’, meaning much less strict. Jazz dance has been developing and extending itself for years, one can always try to add dance moves to the existing selection in order to create even more unique dances. It is a style with different varieties and is focused on the free movement of the body.
The accurate origin of the emergence of jazz dance is a great mystery for many. It is estimated that it started around the 60s/70s as a separation from classical ballet on modern music movements.
If you really want to know what jazz dance is, you should come to our classes to see it for yourself!
