All Jazz. All Day.
EVENT DETAILS
When?
January 10th from 9am-4pm
Where?
Norris Conference Center
816 Town & Country Blvd #210
(Houston’s City Centre)
What’s Offered?
Full Day of Jazz (9am-4pm) for ages 9+
Half Day of Jazz (9am-11:30am) for ages 7-8
2 Teacher ONLY classes in the style of Character Jazz & Luigi Jazz (included with purchase of “Dancing Teacher Pass”)
Cost?
9+ Dancer Pass: $175 (earlybird $160)
7-8 Dancer Pass: $85 (earlybird $75)
Dancing Teacher Pass: $85 (earlybird $75)
Full Day Observer Pass: $30
Morning Only Observer Pass: $15
Registration for January 10th opens October 1st!
The first of its kind!
Empower Jazz Project is a high-energy, technique-driven jazz dance experience designed to inspire and elevate dancers. Rooted in the rich tradition of classical jazz, our workshops fuse the precision of technique with the power of performance, giving dancers the tools they need to shine.
Led by industry professionals—from Broadway performers to pro sports team dancers, cruise ship entertainers, top tier professional educators, and Radio City Rockettes—our faculty brings real-world expertise and unmatched passion to every class. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, expand your artistry, or connect with a community that shares your love of jazz, Empower Jazz Project is where dancers thrive.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends technical excellence with expression!
"Best dance event my daughter has ever attended! Informative, inspiring, intense, and fun!"
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"Best dance event my daughter has ever attended! Informative, inspiring, intense, and fun!" ~
Ready to dance?
FAQs
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EJP is a high-energy, technique-driven dance intensive designed to challenge and inspire dancers. Led by top industry professionals, our workshops focus on jazz-based styles, performance quality, and building confidence.
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The intensive will take place at Houston’s CityCentre on January 10th from 9am-4pm
This is currently a one-day event
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We have a half day option for dancers age 7-8
We have a full day option for dancers age 9+
Dance teachers may observe with an observer pass, or purchase a “Dancing Teachers Pass” to take class in any room, plus have access to 2 teacher-only classes.
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The five main styles will be
Luigi Jazz
Character Jazz
Commercial Jazz
Precision Jazz
Disney Jazz
Every workshop will have rotating styles!
(All taught by industry professionals with many years of experience)
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One class with each industry professional
Q&A session
Empower Jazz Project water bottle
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Click the Registration button at the top of the page, or scroll to the bottom!
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Full-day observers have access to observe class all day, PLUS a dance parent round table Q&A happening in the afternoon ($30)
Morning-only observers have access to watch 7-8 yr old classes ($15)
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The Dancing Teacher pass is available to dance teachers age 21+ who want to take class at a discounted rate. A teacher pass allows you to take class from any room PLUS two teacher-only classes happening in the afternoon. The styles will be Character Jazz and Luigi Jazz ($85)
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Lunch is scheduled to be 45 minutes.
Dancers may pack their own lunch or pick something up from the shopping center
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A full refund is available for cancellations made on or before December 1st
After December 1st, a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made at least 14 days before the event.
No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 14 days of the event, except in cases of emergency, at the discretion of Empower Jazz Project
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About the owner
Emily Tanner is a professional dancer, teacher, judge, choreographer, NASM personal trainer, and cat lover from Houston, Texas. From the very beginning, dancing has been her one true passion.
Emily considers herself to be a bit of a mutt in the dance world (showing that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!). Taking little bits of education, training, and experience from numerous places (high school drill teams, fine arts schools, zillions of dance studios, conventions, competitions, college, professional jobs, auditions), she has a vast amount of knowledge on most facets of the dance world.
After spending four years at Oklahoma City University, she graduated cum laude with a degree in dance performance. Immediately, she moved to New York and was cast as a Radio City Rockette six weeks later. After a whirlwind experience kicking eye-high at Radio City, she has expanded into other areas of the dance world.
Emily has performed for Theatre Under the Stars, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruise Lines, The US Air Force Band, and Michael Buble. She’s performed as a swing, dance captain, in the ensemble, in featured dance roles, and occasionally leading vocal roles. Performing in CATS! aboard the world’s largest cruise ship for a year in the Caribbean was one of her favorite memories.
To compliment her love of performing, Emily is hugely passionate about teaching dance. Since leaving the performing world, Emily has taught full time in Houston, TX. She has been the Middle School Dance Teacher at Duchesne Academy for the past four years and guest teaches at various studios in the Houston area.
