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. Designed for professional choreographers and composers at an early stage of their career this course will offer a rare opportunity to focus on the creative process of research and experimentation with the emphasis on composition in music and dance T 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 . 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. Chapter 5 from . Learning About Dance. textbook by Nora . Ambrosio. Ballet’s Beginnings. Domenico. . da. Piacenza (1400-1470), of Italy, wrote a book called . De Arte Saltandi ed Choreas Ducendi . 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. The Choreographers and Composers Lab 2015 6 th - 17 th July 2015 Phoenix Dance Theatre Leeds Phoenix Dance Theatre is delighted to announce a Choreographers and Composers Lab in July 2015; a two we 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”.. 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. . Armstrong. Jazz plus Jazz = Jazz (Parks & Rec). Is This Jazz?. Some. Eras and Genres in Jazz. New Orleans – (late. 1890s-1920?). Chicago – (1920s). Swing. – (1930s-40). Bebop – (1940s. Paul Whiteman. Possibly the first pop superstar, called the “King of Jazz” during the 1920s. Symphonic jazz – Whiteman attempted to “make a lady out of jazz”. Wanted to hire “some jazz musicians, preferably black” in 1926. OPEN CALL AUDITIONS for The RAW Company will be held on Saturday, July 13th. What is the RAW Company? It is a hand selected team of Melbourne’s most elite, driven, and dedicated dancers. These select dancers will go on to learn extensively and honorably represent themselves and The RAW Company at private events, national dance competitions, and showcases. Each auditioning student will be evaluated in ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, and the ability to improv. Dancers will need to perform a 1 minute solo of their choice. There will be 2 audition sets; beginner/intermediate intermediate/advanced. Contact us for placement and registration information. Official times to be announced. We will be bringing in amazing guest judges to help us reveal some of Brevard’s shining stars. Call (321)421-7343 for more information and placement details. The RAW Dance Center of Brevard County, is a Dance School in Melbourne, Florida. It serves to provide students ages 3 to adult, with authentic dance training anchored by a wellness component. Putting each student’s well-being first, we enable strong, healthy dancers by consistently demonstrating ways to preserve and respect the dancers body. With classes ranging in Ballet, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Contemporary, Dance History, Modern Dance, Jazz and more. The RAW Dance Center will be hosting its first Summer Dance Intensive! The RAW Summer Dance Intensive will be from July 1st - July 5th! Intermediate and Advanced dancers ages 10 and up... GET READY!!! We will have a well-rounded variety of classes ranging in Ballet, Pointe Variation, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Dance History, Yoga Stretch, Improvisation, Nutrition & Wellness, Choreography, Stage Make Up, and more!!! Space is limited! Call us to register and reserve your dancers spot! Lesson 7 . Piano Man Jazz Intro and Accidentals In this lesson, you will review some piano staff basics and discover how accidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals) affect notes while you learn the Piano Man Jazz Intro.