Musical Theater: Jazz Dance

 

 

I. LINK   

20 Moves in 20 Days

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History of Jazz Dance

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II. Book Link

Beginning Jazz Dance

 

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  III. Jazz Dance

 

Intro

(2:17 min)

   Balll Change Cross

1

  Passe

2

 Chasse

3

3

Contractions

4

Hip Walk

5

 Jazz Drag Step

6

 

 Fan Kick

7

 Pivot Turn

8

 

Hitch Kick

Turns

10

 IV: Book Link (5:00 min)

 

Beginning Jazz Dance By James W. Robey 

Question 1

Go to the link above and scrawl down to page 2. 

After reading the paragraph on page 2; please define what jazz dance is.

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V. Chicago the Musical

Chicago is an American set in Chicago during the jazz age. The musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name.  The story us about actual criminals. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal". The original Broadway production opened in 1975. Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show.

"All That Jazz" (4:10)

  Question 2

After watching the video above,

Why would you say their style of dance is jazz?

 

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 Question 3 (10:00 min)

 

Compare and contrast 42 Street and Chicago the Musical.