We are counting down the days until we are back in Orlando watching power, sass, and all the energy of the Jazz divisions at The Dance Worlds 2023. The Jazz category is unlike any other because the teams’ styles can be so drastically different, yet somehow thrive under the same dance umbrella.

In the past, many teams brought their contemporary/lyrical style routines to the Jazz category. But in 2017, The Dance Worlds introduced the separate Contemporary/Lyrical category to the championship, leaving the Jazz division open for more powerful and fast-paced routines.

Jazz brings specific techniques, more power moves, and accents the most obvious musical cues of a song. The routines are meant to be sharp, crisp, and have an aggressive feel, while also allowing for softer moments. You get everything from high energy with speedy movement to moody and slower, deep, meaningful choreography that hits you in your soul.

You can expect to see plenty of kicks, turns, dynamic arm movements, and formation changes to leave you breathless.

These are the four different divisions you’ll see in the Jazz category: Senior Small, Senior Large, Open, and Open Coed Jazz.

The Dance Worlds 2022 - Jazz Results

Senior Small Jazz - Dance Mania

Final Event Score: 97.58

Silver Medalists: Dancin Bluebonnets

Bronze Medalists: The Vision Dance Center

In 2022, Dance Mania claimed their third-straight title in the Senior Small Jazz division. The Florida-based studio dominated at The Dance Worlds 2022 claiming gold not just in Senior Small Jazz, but also in Senior Large Pom, Senior Small Pom, and Senior Small Contemporary/Lyrical. While some studios might be known for one style of dance, it's safe to say that Dance Mania does it all.

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Senior Large Jazz - The Vision Dance Center

Final Event Score: 95.84

Silver Medalists: Dance Mania

Bronze Medalists: Brookfield Dance, A Brio Studios Co

The Vision Dance Center brought one of the sassiest routines of the championship to the stage for Senior Large Jazz and the Kentucky team was named back-to-back Dance World Champions! Their 2022 routine had a classic Jazz feel that was packed with precise techniques, creative visuals, and big energy!

The Vision Dance Center really brought their best Jazz to the championship as they earned a spot on the podium in both the Senior Small Jazz and the Open Jazz divisions!

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Open Jazz - Innovative Dance Studio

Final Event Score: 94.4

Silver Medalists: Brookfield Dance, A Brio Studios Co

Bronze Medalists: The Vision Dance Center

Innovative Dance Studio was a newcomer to the Open Jazz division in 2022, but they brought the heat to the Open Jazz division. Their routine was fast-paced, technical, and jam-packed with beautifully executed jumps and turn sequences.

Previously, the Open Jazz division has been dominated by the 2022 bronze medalists, The Vision Dance Center. The Kentucky studio claimed the Open Jazz title in 2021, 2019, and 2017.

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Open Coed Jazz - Dancin Bluebonnets

Final Event Score: 94.8

Silver Medalists: Studio 74 (Mexico)

Bronze Medalists: Star Steppers Dance

The Dancin Bluebonnets are known for their ability to showcase powerful emotions throughout each performance and their Open Coed Jazz routine was no exception. Their use of the stage, unique tumbling elements, and powerful solo moments earned the Texas team the title of 2022 Open Coed Jazz Dance World Champions!

Prior to the pandemic, Dance Factory from Mexico dominated the division taking the top spot in 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016!

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How Have The Jazz Teams Faired In 2023?

2023 Athletic Columbus Nationals & Dance Grand Nationals

• Senior Small Jazz
  • 1st - Foursis Dance Academy
  • 2nd - Dance Etc Inc
  • 3rd - Dance United
• Senior Large Jazz
  • 1st - Dance Etc Inc
• Open Jazz 
  • 1st - Dance Etc Inc

2023 UDA National Dance Team Championship

• Senior Small Jazz
  • 1st - Studio L Dance Co.
  • 2nd - Dance Mania
• Senior Large Jazz
  • 1st - Studio L Dance Co.
  • 2nd - Dance Mania
  • 3rd - The Dance Warehouse

2023 JAMfest Dance Super Nationals

• Senior Small Jazz
  • 1st - Brio Studios
  • 2nd - The Vision Dance Center
  • 3rd - Dancin Bluebonnets
• Senior Large Jazz
  • 1st - Dance Dynamics
  • 2nd - Brio Studios
  • 3rd - The Vision Dance Center
• Open Jazz 
  • 1st - The Vision Dance Center
  • 2nd - Brio Studios
  • 3rd  - Adrenaline Studio

2023 NDA All-Star Nationals

• Senior Small Jazz
  • 1st - Dancin with Roxie
  • 2nd - Brio Studios
  • 3rd - Dancin Bluebonnets
• Senior Large Jazz
  • 1st - Dance Dynamics
  • 2nd - Brio Studios
• Open Jazz 
  • 1st - Brio Studios
  • 2nd - The Knockout All-Stars
  • 3rd  - Star Steppers Dance

2023 DanceFest Grand Nationals

• Senior Jazz 
  • 1st - Brio Studios
  • 2nd - Energizers
  • 3rd  - Power of Dance

2023 GLCC Schaumburg Grand Nationals

• Senior Jazz
  • 1st - Foursis Dance Academy
  • 2nd - Iowa CATS All Stars
  • 3rd - Next Level Dance Co
• Open Jazz 
  • 1st - Starlites Dance

2023 Groove Dance Grand Nationals

• Senior Small Jazz
  • 1st - The Vision Dance Center
  • 2nd - Peach State All Stars
  • 3rd - Dancin Bluebonnets
• Senior Large Jazz
  • 1st - The Vision Dance Center
  • 2nd - Peach State All Stars
• Open Jazz 
  • 1st - The Vision Dance Center
  • 2nd - Dancin Bluebonnets
  • 3rd  - RISE Elite Dance