Jazz Dance Review

What is GENRE in dance?

• A category of dance composition that is characterised by similarities in form, style, and/or subject matter.

• A category of dance that is influenced by characteristics, focusing on how the dance is performed and created.

What is STYLE in dance?

• A category of dance that is influenced by characteristics, focusing on how the dance is performed and created.

• A category of dance composition that is characterized by similarities in form, style, and/or subject matter

What are some characteristics of Jazz dance?

What are some styles of Jazz?

Where did jazz dance originally originate from?

• African-American dance

• Caribbean traditional dance

• African-American dance and Caribbean traditional dance

Who are some famous Jazz choreographers/performers?

Where do we see Jazz dance today?

When did modern jazz dance first begin to become popular?

• 1920's

• 1930's

• 1940's

• 1960's

What are two popular styles of modern jazz dance? (Hint: LIN_Y H_P & T_E CHA_L_S_O_)

What style of jazz are you most interested in?