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| a style of dance in which the dancer uses the essential ingredient of classic jazz performance 'swing', dancing over and between the downbeats of the music. this style incorporates grounded elements of various dance idioms, freedom of joint tension, and a conscious connection to the space. this style is best performed to the music of jazz musicians like duke ellington, fats waller, neil hefti among others. some of the notable greats of this style are pioneers such as Jack Cole, matt maddox, gus giordano, luigi, phil black, jo jo smith, ruth walton, and their contemporaries |
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| a style of dance influenced by the talents of early jazz performers in vernacular comedy, song, and dance. refers to a popular form of entertainment, also referred to as 'show dance' or 'commercial dance' |
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| theatre dance/broadway theatrical/musical theatre |
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| a highly stylized form of dance that uses music, movement, comedy, and narrative to support its form |
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| a fluid style of jazz dance blending movements from european classical ballet, american modern dance, and ethnic/world dance forms. the choreographic expression of the performer with respect to content and projection, interprets the lyrics and/or quality of the music |
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| african traditional (lineage based) |
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| a style of dance closely related to the characteristics of african dance. these characteristics include: flat-footed, crouched position from the waist, imitates animals, improvisation and freedom of expression, centrifugal (exploding outward from the hips) and propulsive swing quality |
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| a style of dance that blends african lineage based body movements with the elegance and formality of european court and peasant dances. historically this blend and mixture evolved in the carribbean |
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| a style of dance influenced by latin american music. the latin style is a blend and mixture of african, european, north american, and south american influences. latin social dances such as the tango, cha cha, meringue, rumba, samba, and mambo influence the movement style |
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| boogie woogie (40's swing, jitterbug) |
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| a style of dance that incorporates many lindy breakaway variations from the big band era of the 30s and 40s. some of these lindy breakaway variations include camel walks, truckin', suzy q, shorty george, and boogie woogie |
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| a sensual style of dance influenced by early blues music. strong emphasis is placed on the sensual use of the pelvis, torso, and body isolations. this style was popularized in harlem in the 20s by earl tucker, best known for his 'snake hips' motions |
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| a style of dance influenced by rock and roll music that blends hillbilly music, gospel music, blues, and popular music. popularized in the 60s by such groups as the beatles the percussive, free, and often wild qualities of the music reflect the social condition during the 60s. |
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| a style of dance influenced by rhythm and blues music. a strong emphasis is placed on the downbeat and working close to the floor. this style combines many body isolations in an angular and disjointed manner. pedestrian movements such as walking, clapping, finger snapping, and posing projected with attitude are common |
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| a style of dance that incorporates street dance. it redefines and reinvents many early vernacular jazz dances and movments. backed up by popular music, many characteristics of african dance are evident. styles are divided into old school and new school/new style |
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| also called breaking or b-boying. street dance evolved from the hip hop movement in the south bronx of ny during the early 70s. the four original elements include: hip hop, rapping, djing, and graffiti. the media popularized the term in the early 80s. |
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| a jazz class is an energetic and exhilarating class of rhythmic movements. one of the reasons children love this form is the highly energetic and motivational music that is used. the class is started with a safe and effective warm up to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. the students will learn specific movement skills that will help them to feel and identify with the music and develop a technique and style to perform. the class will serve to expand and nurture the dancer's creative talend. besides the fun of movement, the student will learn discipline through participation in the classroom structure and mutual respect for their fellow students. |
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| a rhythmic stylized dance form conceived in america. jack cole called it 'american folk dance' it evolved along the lines parallel to jazz music, or music that swings. jazz is a blend of traditions in which the european influences contributed the elegance and the african influences presented the thrythmic propulsion. jazz technique borros from european classical ballet, american modern dance, and other varied techniques folk dance brought to us from every corner of the world. the further blending of characteristics from african traditional dance, the influence of musical styles past and present, and current social and cultural influences, all make up the energy of jazz |
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| common elements of a jazz class |
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pre-warm up-alignment exercises
warm up-general large muscle groups, small muscle groups, strengthening exercises, flexibility exercises, endurance conditioning, floor work
isolations
balance work
specific skill development
progressions across the floor
short combinations, neuromuscular coordination
longer combinations and choreography
improvisational studies
cool down
reverance |
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should develop dance technique, alignment, and centering
should develop neuromuscular coordination
should enhance rhythm and musicality
should improve movement memory
should improve dance fitness, strength, flexibility, and endurance
should develop focus, concentration, and stamina to match the requirements of daily rehearsals and performances
should develop performance qualities, style, and ability to communicate the meaning of the movement
should motivate and inspire love of the creative process |
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| considerations for a level 1 class |
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procedure and classroom etiquette needs to be addressed
consider the age of the student
prior dance experiences
do not progress a beginner student too fast
stress basic rhythmic patterns
use repetition as many wasys as possible
keep movements symmetrical for this level
beginners need to feel the floor both standing and sitting
proper body alignment needs to be constantly addressed
clean, simplistic port de bras should be developed
work on coordination and retention of movment as opposed to style
combine several basic elements that have the ability to repeat
exercises and movement patterns should be easy enough to reverse
pattern changes for the beginner should be simple with logical directional changes, and should include two dimensional forms, circles, side to side, and front to back
teen and adult beginners will be able to progress jazz movments and technique faster, utilize more difficult directional patterns such as diagonals, and achieve more challenging combinations
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| considerations for teaching a level II class |
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consider the age of the student
repetition continues to be an important factor
a certain level of technical proficiency has been achieved
an inner connection to the movement begins to develop
movements should be reversible without the help of the teacher
work to assimilate longer progressions and movement combinations
challenges should be added by using styles, intricate rhythms, more changes in direction, using quick changes of weight, attention to transitions, using stop-start action, and reversing movements |
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| considerations for a level III class |
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they know how to warm up and understand its importance
they understand their strengths and weaknesses
they are confident of acheivements and are goal oriented
they are tolerant of other dancers and respect their individual expressiveness and talents
they listen when the teacher speaks and use corrections and observations for constructive purposes
they are advanced in other dance forms
their approach to work is open, mature, and responsible
they can express feelings and individuality through movement
they are able to adjust to unexpected situations
they are able to learn, memorize, and respond quickly
they are able to comprehend and execute instruction and choreography from other teachers |
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| the study of ballet serves to enhance technical form, alignment, placement, and posture. it is also beneficial for providing muscle strength, balance, coordination, and an understanding of basic dance principles |
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| tap study enhances rhythmic dynamics, speed, and agility of movement |
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| aids in building a strong center, enhances movement dynamics, and contributes to developing a strong inner connection and content to the movement |
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| helps enhance strength and flexibility |
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| ballroom and social dance |
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| these dance studies serve to enhance rhythm, posture, versatility, and body lines |
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| musical theatre is a highly stylized form of dance that uses music, movement, acting, and narrative to support its form. the study helps the dancer develop facial expression and emotion |
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| incorporates the techniques of ballet, jazz, and modern with a fluid quality that portrays the lyrics of a song or the quality of the music. this dance form aids in expanding the dancers emotion and quality of movement |
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| uses sharp, energetic, multi-layered isolations and would facilitate the range of motion and dynamics of jazz isolations and movement |
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| ballet vocabulary for jazz |
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| assemble, coupe, echappe, passe, port de bras, reverence, soutenue, attitude, croise, fouette, pique, promenade, rond de jambe, sous-sus, battement, degage, jete, pirouette, releve, saute, tendu, cabriole, developpe, pas de chat, plie, retire, sissonne, tombe, tour |
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