History
When did jazz dance begin?
1900's
Jack Cole
Jazz dance normally works in what leg position?
Parallel
To chase
Chasse
4 steps that form a square pattern
Jazz Square
Where did jazz dance begin?
New Orleans
Whose technique is known for turned in knees and jazz hands?
Bob Fosse
What are the 3 subcategories of jazz?
Classic, Contemporary, Commerical
Partial weight transfer to the balls of the feet
Ball Change
Turn in place on one leg
Piroutte
As jazz became more technical, it was influenced by which two styles?
Ballet and Modern
Who created his own technique after being left paralyzed from a car accident?
Lugigi
What are two popular dances from the 1920's?
Charleston, Lindy Hop, Cake Walk, Rag Time, etc...
3 steps that consist of cross back, side, front
Pas de bourre
3 traveling steps the consist of side, back cross, and side
Grapevine
What did jazz dance originate from?
African movements and rhythms brought to the US by slaves.
Who is known as a master teacher rather than a choreographer?
Luigi
Which style of jazz dance is commonly taught today?
Contemporary
Split jump where the front leg develops through passe
Developpe Leap
Split jump where the front leg brushes straight from the floor
Jete Leap
Jazz is a constantly evolving form of dance movement that is a reflection of popular __________.
Whose technique is known as ballet-jazz?
Jack Cole
Finish the sentence:
Jazz dance moved from the dance hall to the _________.
Stage
A position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
Passe
Dancer's body rotates about its vertical axis without traveling
Pivot Turn or Pivot Step