Jazz Technique
A turn that can be performed in parallel or turned out on one foot.
Pirouette
Known as the “Father of Theatrical Jazz”, developing and training Jazz Dancers for Hollywood Movies.
Jack Cole
Developed his dance technique after being left partially paralyzed in a car accident. It required that the entire body be exercised to its fullest to have the strength needed for control and beauty.
Luigi (Louis Faccuito)
A culture that has been a huge influence on jazz dance
African American Culture
It mirrors the social history of the American people, reflecting ethnic influences, historic events and cultural changes.
Jazz Dance
Moving one part of the body while keeping the rest of the body still. (Katherine Dunham)
Isolations
Emerged in the 1970’s starring on Broadway and in films but is most known for his choreography which was distinct, highly creative and somewhat bizarre.
Bob Fosse
Blended the flowing steps of ballet with the abruptness of jazz movements, bringing elegance to the dancers’ image.
Fred Astaire
Starting in 1981, they broadcasted music videos that combined high-energy jazz, ballet, street dance and social dance.
MTV
Came out New York City in the 1970’s & had a major influence on jazz.
Breakdancing (Breaking)
Shifting the weight from one foot to the other and then stepping in front.
Ball Change Cross
Created the VOP style, blending strength, funk and individual interpretation and placing emphasis on selling the performance aspect.
Frank Hatchett
Transformed tap dance with his lightness and flexibility, moving the tap on his shoes to the ball of his foot.
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
Brought people back to the social dance floor in the 1960’s
The Twist
White entertainers performed parodies of their conception of slave life and popularized the African styles of dance and music.
Minstrel Shows
Stepping onto one foot on relevé while pulling the other in front to step on it.
Drag-Step
Credited with the idea of the lead singer being spotlighted in front while the back up singers performed choreographed moves.
Charles “Cholly” Atkins
Choreographed West Side Story, a landmark Broadway production that was enriched with Latin music.
Jerome Robbins
The rhythms and movements of African dance that are woven into what we now call jazz. Name all 4.
Foot stomping, foot tapping, hand clapping and rhythmic vocal sounds.
What put a stop to social dance in the height of its popularity? (1940's)
World War 2
Please demonstrate a Kick Cross Touch.
*Demonstration of Kick- Cross - Touch* -
His style is classical and influenced by the natural and freer body movements of modern dance. Taught isolations and Yoga as part of his technique.
Gus Giordano
His impact on jazz was his individual, energetic dance style that combined athletic, gymnastic qualities with jazz and tap.
Gene Kelly
Where is Jazz Dance featured in the current dance world? Name at least 5.
Cabaret & lounge shows, cruise ship entertainment and touring dance companies, concerts, music videos, major television productions and commercials
Paul Whiteman’s “symphonic jazz” featured full orchestrations and incorporated this in every piece which accented weak or off rhythm beats.
Syncopation