jazz dance intensives 2026

SEE YOU IN 2026!

intensives 2026

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE HEADED BACK Greensboro NORTH CAROLINA, LONDON AND NEW YORK CITY IN 2026.

we had an incredible 2025!

Check out the bottom of the page for feedback and photos!

JAZZ TEACHERS WORKSHOP 2026 ~ JULY 16TH - 19TH

LONDON 2026 ~ AUGUST 1ST & 2ND

NEW YORK CITY 2026 ~ OCTOBER 10TH & 11TH

The UPROOTED jazz dance educational mission is to physically explore the historical roots of jazz dance with some of the industry’s finest educators, including some of the films very own artists and experts. Classes include African dance, AfroBeat, Commercial Jazz, Authentic Jazz & Social Dance, Theatrical Jazz, Matt Mattox based isolation technique and Fosse.

Our jazz dance intensives bring some of the finest educators and artists together in one course. They each bring their extensive knowledge about the historical context of the jazz dance art form into the dance studio, leaving the dancers with a deeper understanding about the historical roots of jazz dance.

Dancers learning a theatre jazz combination from Broadway star and educator Khori Michelle Petinaud
Dancers flying during their African dance class taught by master teacher Robin Gee in New York.
Jazz dancers experience the joy of performing Al Blackstone's choreography in our Theatre jazz class in NYC
The students look on and listen to Commercial Jazz master teacher Mishay Petronelli imparting some valuable knowledge. NYC
Jazz dancers learning a theatre jazz combination from Broadway star Khori Michelle Petinaud
Jazz dancers LOVE theatre jazz in NYC.Especially when it is with Emmy Award winner Al Blackstone
Robin Gee teaches the roots of jazz with an African Dance class in NYC
Al Blackstone dances with his students in a theatre jazz class in NYC
jazz dancers learning a musical theatre combination from master instructor Khori Michelle Petinaud
The historical social dance roots
The rhythm and joy of tap
Afro Latin Fusion has a mix of rhythms and is an incredible class to experience

Experience the Intensive

Prepare for an enriching daily schedule from 10am to 6pm, featuring four 90-minute classes, interactive community cooldowns, and insightful discussions. Our program is designed to cater to dancers aged 15 and older, offering a diverse range of styles and techniques that celebrate the essence of jazz dance. Classes will include African Dance, Commercial Jazz, Matt Mattox inspired isolation technique technique,, AfoBeat, Lindy Hop & Social Dance, Theatre Dance and Fosse. Each intensive has more information on their dedicated page.

Meet the Faculty

Our faculty comprises renowned instructors and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience and passion to the intensive. Learn from the best as they share their expertise in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and fusion styles. Each instructor is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, providing personalized feedback and support throughout the intensive. Head to our faculty page to read more on our extraordinary teaching artists.

That’s a wrap on LONDON 2025! Thank you to all of our incredible faculty and all the dancers you participated. See you in 2026.

The dancer looks on.... listening to the jazz dance master teacher in London
Testimonial from a London dancer
The joy jazz dance brings. A dancer laughs during class in London
The floor work of a Jack Cole class.
A jazz dancer in a layout with an amazing testimonial from a London dancer.
The dancers experience the groove of House with master teacher Bly Richards
Dancers learning Authentic Jazz from educational historian and master teacher Jreena Green
Jreena Green teaching Authentic Jazz to students in London
Nicholas Palmquist gives an inspirational speech to his students during his commercial jazz dance class
Jazz dancers learn a commercial jazz dance piece from their teacher in London
A dancer smiles during class
The grooves of House
Jack Cole technique, one of the many branches of the jazz tree
Dancers listen and are inspired by Jazz Dance Master Teacher Nicholas Palmquist - London