PPT-Jazz Dance History and Famous Choreographers

The student will have a clear understanding of the development of jazz dance as an American art form Identify the major works of historically significant jazz dance choreographers Compare and contrast the works of these choreographers using proper dance vocabulary. JAZZ DANCE. Jazz dance evolved along lines parallel to . jazz music. . . Jazz dance. , like jazz music, is a blend of European and African traditions in an American environment. . State of Louisiana Department of Education . Schools Resource. What is Carnival?. In pre-Christian times, there were holidays which resemble modern day Carnivals.. In Ancient Greece, a large religious festival which included dancing, singing and a masked procession was held in honour of Dionysus, God of wine and agriculture.. Chapter 9 . from . Learning About Dance. textbook by Nora . Ambrosio. History of Jazz. Origins of jazz can be traced back to Africa. In the 1600’s slaves were brought from Africa to America. The slaves continued to dance and drum on the plantations. Choreogrhy. By :. Carlos Salazar. What is a Choreographer?. choreographers, create original dances and develop new interpretations of existing dances. Choreographers instruct anywhere from small to extremely large groups of dancers to achieve the desired dance effect of certain types of music.. BY : RUBBIE JONES. WHAT THEY DO. Dancers and choreographers use movements to express ideas and stories in performances. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, modern dance, tap, and . jazz.. THINKING. Overview. Jazz dance was inspired by the African slave dances in the United States that Southern plantation owners would encourage their slaves to perform.  Even then, dance was seen as an . uplifting. Jazz. Typical Instruments. Vocals. Piano. Banjo. Guitar. Double bass. Trumpet. Trombone. Saxophone. Tuba. Clarinet. Flute. Bass guitar. Drum kit. Vibraphone. Characteristics of Jazz. Because it spans music from over 100 years now, jazz can be very difficult to define. & Musical Theatre. . Dance. Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Co.. Origins of Jazz Dance. The roots of jazz dance are found in Africa.. Found in the rhythms and movements of African dance brought to the US by slaves.. By: . Travon. L.. Tariq A.. Music people listen to before 1920 . How did music change during the 1920. People listened to classical music. It changed from signing and actual lyrics to just smooth music. That’s why now some people call jazz “Smooth Jazz”.. By. Cheryl Salcido. Let’s Dance!. Student. Teacher. Begin. . Begin. Begin. What is dance?. Dance. is defined as an artistic form of non-verbal communication involving movement of the body usually rhythmic and to music. . Ballet Technique Includes…. 5 positions of the feet. Use of pointed feet. Toe shoes for women. Codified positions of arms and legs. Lightness. Movements emphasizing balance and elevation. French terminology. All you need to know for Dance I Unit I. Jazz Terms. Jazz- a routine or combination with strict and energetic movements. Can be stylistic or smooth depending on the music and choreographer.. Personal Space- The “space bubble” that the dancer occupies, including all levels, planes, and directions both near to and far from the body’s center. Tap Dancing . Origin. Tap Dancing . started back . in the early 19th century. . It . is believed to have been based from African dance movements and was brought to America by slaves in the Southern United . By: Zhana Holloway. Introduction Paragraph. The beginning of Street and Jazz dance started in 1937. Street dance evolved from informal dancing often done in informal settings in night clubs, school and on the street. Street jazz dance was inspired by traditional dance performed outside of professional studios. Considered by some as a sub-dance style or variation of hip hop,street jazz dance has several forms: hip hop, jazz dance, broadway dance, breakdancing and contemporary dance..