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Jazz Dance Academy Montreux
is pleased to offer you and our teachers
- classes
- styles
- levels
- different projects
The school cultivates pleasure, passion, rigour, versatility and self-confidence.
At JDA Montreux, we offer 6 different sections taught by recognised and specialised teachers, each with their own specific vocabulary.
- Jazz Academy
- Ballet Academy (classical)
- Contemporary Academy
- Hip-Hop Academy
- Theater Academy
- Primary Academy (early years & baby dance)
Included in these 6 sections, we offer 4 programmes depending on the motivation of the students
- JDA Recreational
- JDA Junior
- JDA Ballet Perfection
- JDA Hip-Hop Crew Competition
With the 2 highlights of the dance school, which are
- Demonstrations
- The show
Each class performs a demonstration to showcase the progress made by the children in front of their families, through different exercises that demonstrate their pedagogical development.
It's at the end of the first term of work, and it's also an opportunity for us to take stock of each child's progress and identify the areas for improvement that need to be pursued in all the classes.
And at the end of each season, a show is presented on stage, bringing together all our students in a joyful, festive and artistic atmosphere, to express their progress with high standards, pleasure, commitment and a passion for dance and theatre.
This show is first and foremost a wonderful adventure. It's a mark left on the stage, deep and precious for tomorrow. It's about dressing up, stepping into the spotlight, dancing for the moment, greeting the world, asserting yourself fully, like a being in metamorphosis, becoming a butterfly in the spotlight.
JDA Recreational
This programme is open to all, and is designed for children, teenagers and adults who want to learn dance and theatre at their own pace.
Would you like to learn dance and drama? Would you like to discover a range of courses at JDA Montreux? We have several dance and drama disciplines on offer! Your choice of one or more classes per week.
Dance and drama disciplines
- Jazz / Modern'jazz preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (aged 8 to 17)
- Jazz / Modern'jazz preparatory, cycle 4 (aged 17 to 25) NEW !
- Jazz / Modern'jazz adults intermediate/advanced (18+)
- Classical preparatory (aged 8 to 11)
- Classical cycles 1, 2 & 3 with pointe (11 to 17 years)
- Contemporary preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (aged 8 to 17)
- Hip-Hop preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (from 8 to 17 years old)
- Theater preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (from 8 to 17 years old)
- Theater for Adults NEW !
- Introduction to jazz dance (ages 6 to 8)
- Introduction to classical dance (from 6 to 8 years old)
- Body Awakening (from 4 to 6 years old)
- Baby Dance (3 to 4 years)
Annual project
- Demonstration (December)
- Dance video clip (January or February, no obligation, depending on the class chosen by the management each year)
- Dance show (June, no obligation)
TIP: if your child aged 6 to 8 wants to make more progress or would like to try the JDA Pré-Junior programme at a later date, we advise you to take at least two dance classes a week from this age onwards.
Example 1: 1 jazz initiation + 1 classical initiation
Example 2: 2 introductory classes (2 jazz or 2 classical)
Example 3: 3 beginners' classes (jazz + classical, your choice)
Example 4: 4 introductory classes (2 jazz + 2 classical)
Teaching and artistic team
Director: Kayoko Watanabe
Teachers :
- Jazz Academy & Primary Academy (body awareness & baby dance)
- Kayoko Watanabe
- Ballet Academy (classical)
- Jolanta Monod
- Contemporary Academy
- Ai Koyama
- Hip-Hop Academy
- Soulii
- Theater Academy
- Gaëtan Aubry
JDA Junior
3 courses per age group
Pupils can progress from course to course as they get older and progress.
- JDA Pre-junior (from 8 to 11 years old) (7-8h/week)
- 1 hip-hoppreparatory class / Monday
- 1 classical preparatory class / Tuesday
- 1 jazz/modern jazz preparatory or Cycle 1 class / Wednesday
- 1 JDA pre-junior ballet class / Wednesday
- 1 theater class / Thursday
- 1 JDA pre-junior jazz class / Saturday
- 1 contemporary preparatory class / Saturday
- + rehearsals ahead of the competition / Saturday afternoon
- JDA Junior 1 (aged 11 to 13) (10-13h/week)
- 1 hip-hop class (cycles 2 & 3) / Monday
- 1 classical class (cycles 2 & 3) / Tuesday
- 1 jazz/modern jazz class (cycle 2) / Monday or (cycle 3) / Wednesday
- 1 JDA ballet class (level 1) / Wednesday
- 1 drama class (cycles 1, 2 & 3) / Thursday
- 1 JDA Junior jazz class / Thursday
- 1 JDA Hip-Hop Crew competition class / Friday
- 1 contemporary class (cycles 1, 2 & 3) / Saturday
- JJBM Apprentices
- + rehearsals ahead of the JJBM exam, competition and show / Saturday afternoon
- JDA Junior 2 (aged 13 to 17) (10-13h/week)
- 1 hip-hop class (cycles 2 & 3) / Monday
- 1 classical class (cycles 2 & 3) / Tuesday
- 1 jazz/modern jazz class (cycle 4) / Tuesday or (cycle 3) / Wednesday
- 1 JDA ballet class (level 2) / Wednesday
- 1 drama class (cycles 1, 2 & 3) / Thursday
- 1 JDA Junior jazz class / Thursday
- 1 JDA Hip-Hop Crew competition class / Friday
- 1 contemporary class (cycles 1, 2 & 3) / Saturday
- JJBM Apprentices
- + rehearsals ahead of the JJBM exam, competition and show / Saturday afternoon
Annual project
- Demonstration (December)
- Dance assessment (end of November or December)
- Dance video clip from the academy (January or February)
- no obligation, and depends on the choice of class by the management each year
- Participation in the dance competition from age 8 (February/March)
- option to be discussed with the management at the start of the season in relation to the dance competition
- Dance show (June)
- Junior Jazz Ballet Montreux apprentices aged 11 and over (JJBM)
- Personal report at the end of each semester (February and June)
- Interview between parents and management (maximum 1 at the parents' request and 1 at the management's suggestion)
Teaching and artistic team
is made up of dancers and actors who are recognised in the profession, with State Diplomas (DE) for academic dance and a wealth of professional experience in companies, as well as recognised professional guest speakers invited throughout the season to support our Juniors in a caring and stimulating environment.
Director: Kayoko Watanabe
Teachers :
- Jazz Academy, JDA Pre-junior Jazz, JDA Junior Jazz 1 & 2
- Kayoko Watanabe
- Ballet Academy (classical), JDA Pre-junior Ballet, JDA Junior Ballet 1 & 2
- Jolanta Monod (JDA Junior programme coordinator in classical)
- Contemporary Academy
- Ai Koyama
- Hip-Hop Academy
- Soulii
- Theater Academy
- Gaëtan Aubry
IMPORTANT: To enter this programme, students must attend an audition which will take place either in June or August:
- Friday 19 June 2026 from 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm for JDA Pre-Junior (ages 8–11) and from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm for JDA Junior 1 & 2 (ages 11–17)
- Thursday 20 August 2026 from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm for JDA Junior 1 & 2 (ages 11 to 17)
- Saturday 22 August 2026 from 11.15 am to 12.15 pm for JDA Pre-Junior (ages 8 to 11)
These auditions will be basic ballet technique classes. For more information and to try out for this audition, please contact us beforehand to confirm attendance.
The results of this audition will be communicated by email afterwards.
Depending on the results, the management may also propose and adapt the content of the programme according to a student's needs and abilities, while keeping the same number of hours per week. The fee will not change at this point.
If you wish to take additional lessons per week on top of the proposed programme, or to move up to a higher level during the season (and on the proposal of your teacher), the price will be adapted to the rates in force for these new lessons.
Pupils will be assessed at a series of tests (dance assessment in December and at the end of the season during the show): depending on their expectations and those of their teachers, they will be able to continue their course or switch to the JDA Loisir programme, enabling them to progress more smoothly and at their own pace. At the end of each cycle, students who wish to continue on to the next cycle or course can do so with the approval of the management.
JDA Ballet Perfection
This programme is designed for children aged 7 to 11, offering them a rich and inspiring artistic journey whilst helping them to develop their classical dance skills.
Our unique approach combines the precision of classical dance with a supportive and stimulating environment.
- JDA Ballet Perfection (ages 7–11) (2–4 hours per week)
- 1 or 2 preparatory ballet classes / Thursday and/or Tuesday
- 1 JDA Ballet advanced class / Wednesday
- + rehearsals ahead of the competition / Saturday afternoon
Annual project
- Demonstration (December)
- Dance assessment (late November or December) with a personalised report
- Academy dance video clip (January or February)
- not compulsory, and depends on the class selected by the management each year
- Participation in dance competitions from the age of 7
- option to be discussed with the teacher and the management
- Dance performance (June)
Educational and artistic team
Director : Kayoko Watanabe
Teachers :
- Ballet Academy (classic)
- Jolanta Monod (Program Coordinator for JDA Junior Classical)
IMPORTANT : To be accepted onto this course, students must attend an audition, which will take place either in June or August:
• Friday 19 June 2026, from 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
• Wednesday 19 August 2026, from 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm
These auditions will consist of basic technical classes in ballet. For further information or to take part in the audition, please contact us directly in advance to confirm your attendance.
The results of the audition will be sent out by email at a later date.
JDA Hip-Hop Crew Competition
Are you passionate about hip-hop dance? Do you want to take your skills to the next level? Would you like to take part in competitions?
This programme is open to students aged 11 to 17 and takes place in a supportive and stimulating environment, opening the doors to a unique world where the body becomes a form of expression and dance a journey.
A genuine opportunity to share, have fun and improve
- JDA Hip-Hop Crew (ages 11–17) (2 hours 45 minutes–4 hours per week)
- 1 hip-hop class (Cycle 1 or Cycles 2 & 3) / Monday
- 1 JDA Hip-Hop Crew Competition class / Friday
- + rehearsals before competitions / Saturday afternoon
Annual project
- Demonstration (December)
- Dance video clip from the academy (January or February)
- not compulsory; depends on the class selected by the management each year
- Participation in competitions
- Dance performance (June)
Educational and artistic team
Director : Kayoko Watanabe
Teachers :
- Hip-Hop Crew Competition
- Soulii (Program Coordinator for JDA Hip-Hop Crew Competition)
IMPORTANT: To be accepted onto this course, students must attend an audition, which will take place either in June or August:
- Monday 22 June 2026 from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm or Friday 21 August from 7.15 pm to 8.45 pm
These auditions will consist of basic technical classes in hip-hop dance. For further information and to take part in the audition, please contact us directly in advance to confirm your attendance.
The results of the audition will be sent out by email at a later date.
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PLANNING
CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY 24 AUGUST
HOLIDAYS VAUD 2025-2026
2026
Summer holidays: from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 16 August 2026
Swiss Federal Fast: Monday 21 September 2026
Autumn holidays: Saturday 10 October to Sunday 25 October 2026
Christmas holidays: from Saturday 24 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
2027
Sports Holidays: from Saturday 6 February to Sunday 14 February 2027
Spring Holidays: Friday 26 March to Sunday 11 April 2027
Ascension Day: Thursday 6 May to Sunday 9 May 2027
Whit Monday: Monday 17 May 2027
Summer holidays: from Saturday 3 July to Sunday 22 August 2027
SUMMARY OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
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