Jazz Vocabulary

What is an Isolation?

• big kick

• pirouette

• separation of body parts

The jazz version of the Grand Jete

• split leap

• big jump

• straddle splits

What does a Contagion look like?

• a ripple or wave like action

• a drawing in or shortening of body parts

• to add on in groups

Dig

• a spin on two feet

• a turn in place

• step without weight transfer

Ball Change

• rapid turns done in releve

• a quick transfer of weight

• landing on both feet

Jazz dance originated in what time period?

• 1700's
• 1900's
• 1800's
• 1600's

Jazz dance was created by African Amercians who were?

• very wealthy
• brought over from Africa to America in slave ships
• talented dancers
• celebrating

A pivot turn is done correctly if you

• make a half circle with your body

• make a complete rotation with your body

• do not re-step your feet when turning

• take 5 steps

A turn, performed in releve with the other leg in passe

• Chasse
• Pirouette
• Pivot turn
• Jete

What do we count in, in dance?

• 2's

• 3's

• 5's

• 8's