Origins
Jazz originates from Africa, brought over by who?
Slaves
Who are the famous group of dancers in New York that are famous for their kick lines?
The Rockettes
What is a jazz kick called?
a Battement
What is a musical?
A show that includes acting, singing, and dancing
This is when you move only one part of your body at a time
Isolation
What type of dance also belongs in the Jazz category?
Tap
The famous tap dancer Bill Robinson had the nickname...
"Bojangles"
What is the difference between a jazz pirouette and a ballet pirouette?
Jazz, knee is parallel. Ballet, knee is turned out.
Name a well-known musical !
Provide answer
Is the center of gravity in Jazz dance typically high or low?
Low center of gravity
The city where Jazz music and dance was born
New Orleans
Which famous male jazz dancer influenced later pop stars such as Michael Jackson and Beyonce' with his movement?
Bob Fosse
What is the french word for "Chain"
Chaine
What is the name of the Famous musical theater where so many famous shows are run?
Broadway
when many rhythms are happening in sync (at the same time) this is called....
Syncopated rhythm
Jazz dance developed in the early.... (year)
1900's
"The Father of Jazz Dance"
Jack Cole
What is the skill where you jump from one foot to the other foot with pointed toes?
a Leap
What style of dance is mostly seen in musicals?
Jazz and tap
Jazz movement is often described as the opposite of "flowy" which is...
Sharp
Which state is New Orleans in?
Louisiana
This famous dance couple's names were: Fred Astaire and ...
Ginger Rodgers
What is the relationship between the hands and feet when performing a switching chasse?
Opposite hand to opposite foot
What is the final song in a musical called?
Finale
Jazz dance started as a social form, then became a __________ form
Artistic