All that… JAZZ Dance Workshop # 3
Jazz, dance and music! Where: Jazz dance itself originated from Africa when African people were brought to America on slave ships. Then: Further developed in New Orleans where Jazz music became more and more popular. Finally: From 1930-1960s, jazz dance developed into a professional style. It was a hit in the 1950’s known in the undergrounds bars (illegal drinking and dancing)
Famous Jazz musicals CHICAGO!
Main steps of jazz. Moves Used In Jazz Dance include Jazz Hands, Kicks, Leaps, Sideways Shuffling, Rolled Shoulders, and Turned Knees.