Although JSDC has been "e-quiet" for several months now, the company has had the pedal to the metal throughout 2022 and never missed a beat! Kicking the year off with the 10th festival showing of our short dance film "Chameleon", to receiving a grant from the City of West Hollywood, winning awards, speaking on panels, attending conferences, teaching public classes, and taking over our very own dance space. (Yes, you heard me right, we've taken over a dance space!) Clearly, Jazz Spectrum Dance Company never stopped and the year isn't even over yet!

We have one more dance festival to attend in Santa Barbara, upcoming company auditions, and our end-of-year showcase at our new home studio, Spectrum Dance Center! Altho we have only been open for 7 months, the city of Lake Forest has awarded Spectrum Dance Center the title, "Best Dance Conservatory" 2022. With Jazz Spectrum Dance Company in residence at SDC alongside Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre, & Jana Taylor & Dancers, I attribute receiving this award to the rich cultural, ethnic, and neurodiverse movement communities we support, uplift, and celebrate!

Jazz Spectrum Dance Company is warmly referred to as "The Gem of Orange County" by the LA Dance Chronicle founder Mr. Jeff Slayton. As the Artistic Director, I intend to continue to curate, refine, and codify Ms. Baltes work and it is my promise to you to uphold the choreographic & technical standards of which she founded JSDC upon in 1982. Jazz Spectrum Dance Company will continue to thrive and take impressive strides forward in the dance world and it is my supreme hope that we continue to be your beloved gem of Orange County!

It takes approximately $2,500-$5,000 to set a work of choreography. Between costumes, music licensing, rehearsal fees, and dancers, creating new or re-staging work is no simple financial task. Ready to commission a new work? Click here now and your name will forever live on the programs where the work you commission is performed.

Jazz Spectrum Dance Company has a wide array of repertoire to suite the needs of any occasion. We have performed at parties, club events, memorial services and more! Consider hiring JSDC for your next event! Click here to start the conversation.

Any amount given is deeply appreciated and never goes unacknowledged! Donate any amount today and receive acknowledgment on our website and at our next concert!

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Company member Karli Padilla will be premiering, "A New Day" at the Santa Barbara Dance Festival. Produced by SBCC Dance Company with Artistic Direction by Mr. Tracey Kofford. This intense, woman empowered piece of choreography was originally created by Christine & Nicole Baltes and danced by Nicole. This mother-daughter work of art is filled with rhythmic & grounded movements that inspire feelings of self-worth and independence. This work has been re-staged and coached by Artistic Director, Janell Burgess. It is being understudied by our newest company member, Aoi Aihara.

JSDC in collaboration with Jose Costas Contempo Ballet will be holding auditions at our home studio in Lake Forest at Spectrum Dance Center. JSDC seeking mature dancers ages 18-45yrs, but will consider otherwise based on ability. Must be available for rehearsals solely at Spectrum Dance Center and the Orange County area. There is pay for performances.

Audition Times:

• Initial Auditions for JSDC, JCCB & PSP on Dec. 3rd at 2:30PM
• Callbacks/Invites ONLY on Dec. 4th at 6:30PM

Audition Fee:

$15 (includes ballet & jazz class)

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Questions?

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JSDC will be performing alongside the diverse faculty of Spectrum Dance Center. Including performances in ballet, jazz, classical Persian, Chinese, modern, contemporary, Khatak, and more! This is an eclectic celebration of cultures and dance not to be missed! We will only sell 50 tickets for this 1 night only performance, so get your tickets today!

Jazz Spectrum Dance Company offers weekly open public classes at Spectrum Dance Center. Artistic Director, Janell Burgess teaches classical Baltes Jazz Technique as originally taught by founder, Christine Baltes. Learn this invaluable technique and be apart of the legacy!

Purchase a class pass and join us this Friday!