Jazz Dance

History

Liza Minelli in Bob Fosse's Cabaret

Jazz Dance, a common form of dance used in musical theater and commercial and entertainment industries, has its roots in social dance and is heavily influenced by African-American traditions. It grew up alongside the American jazz music tradition. Later, it became entwined with tap, swing, and Broadway. As a result, the movements and styles associated with jazz dancing have been constantly changing over the decades. Nowadays it is more danced to hip-hop and other wild types of music.

Jerome Robbins and Mary Martin rehearsing the flying sequences for "Peter Pan"

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Class Content

Jazz Class at Alliance Framcaise with Yoona Crals

Exciting and fun, Jazz Dance is full of energy, expressiveness and physical conditioning.
The first part of the class combines warm-up and stretching exercises, while the second part is a fun and challenging dance routine Street Jazz oriented. The emphasis is on rhythm, style, coordination and self-confidence.

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