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The Birth of Jazz dance
Jazz dance was created by African Americans in the late 19th century. The style of dance was made to accompany jazz music. Jazz dance was based around rhythm and movement. -
The Shimmy
The shimmy is a well known dance move that involves moving your shoulders forward and back. This dance move was introduced by one of spencer Williams songs, Shim-me-sha-wabble in 1917 -
The Charleston
The Charleston is a dance move that was developed by Kathryn Wilson. The move is frequently associated with the Flappers. The charleston was a physical demonstration of enthusiasm for many young women in this generation. -
The Lindy Hop
The lindy hop is quite similar to the charleston except it involved more footwork and tapping. This move was created by George Snowden. -
Dance in Films
Dance in films, became a popular cause for dancers to make it in Hollywood. Stars like Fred Astaier and Ginger Rodgers became stars thru many films that involved ballet and jazz. -
Thertical Jazz dance
Jazz dance began to be part of thearter, with many musical hit including Anything Goes, Chicago and cats using jazz dance in it's choreography -
Jazz dance in pop culture
Jazz dance started to stand out in many movies, including flashdance, dirty dancing, footloose and Fame. This movies caused more people to join dance classes. -
Jazzercise
Jazzersice was a combination of jazz dance, yoga and kick-boxing to dance music. It was invented by Judi Misset in aim to get women to exercise -
Dance today
Jazz dance has continued to develop today. It's is now and extremely popular dance style that many people take classes in. The style of jazz can be split up today into Modern, Theartical Jazz and street Jazz. THe music used in dances today is mainly popor old Jazz