Jazz Terminoloy/History Review

What is the definition of chasse?

• A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle

• A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music

• Moving one body part independently of others

• Fingers spread apart

Which dance style is known for its smooth dance movements to popular music?

• Chasse

• Jazz

• Isolation

• Jazz Hand

What is the definition of isolation?

• A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle

• A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music

• Moving one body part independently of others

• Fingers spread apart

What is the definition of jazz hand?

• A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle

• A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music

• Moving one body part independently of others

• Fingers spread apart

What is the definition of cross ball change?

• Cross front, rock side, step

• To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight

• A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

What is the definition of dig?

• Cross front, rock side, step

• To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight

• A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

What is the definition of body roll?

• Cross front, rock side, step

• To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight

• A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

What is the definition of jazz split?

• Cross front, rock side, step

• To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

• Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position

What is the definition of jazz walk?

• Cross front, rock side, step

• To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

• Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position

What is the definition of three step turn?

• A full turn requiring 3 steps to complete the turn. First step is taken side, second step is taken making ½ turn facing back, third step is taken making ½ turn facing front

• A jump from one leg to the other keeping both knees straight

• A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent

• Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position