Jazz History

How many periods of time does Jazz Dance encompass? (number only)

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What type of dance does historian Marshall Sterns label the roots of Jazz dance as? (one word answer)

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What form of entertainment portrayed blacks in a stereotypical and degrading way? (One word answer)

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What is the name of the famous dancer who was in the Broadway show “Shuffle Along” which opened in 1921? (First and Last name only)

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Which dance gave choreographers a wealth of new material? (Two word answer)

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What two choreographers from the “early vernacular dances” paved the way for the next era of choreographers? (First and last name only - _______________ and _________)

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What is the name of the person who is the father of modern theatrical jazz dance? (First and last name only)

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Jack Cole’s style utilized African movements, such as explosive hip movements and - ? (two word answer)

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What was Ron Field’s smash hit? (Title of the show)

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What dance style escaped its roots to become a jazz dance trend in the 1980’s? (two word answer)

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