Social Dance Positions and Steps
This genre of dance has its roots in early courtship dances. Social dances are partner... Read More
Theatre Staff and Hierarchy
You may now have a good idea about what your job is during rehearsals and... Read More
Origins of Musical Theatre Dance
The first dramas that included music and dance were presented by the Greeks in the... Read More
Common deviations from ideal alignment
The ribcage sits directly above the pelvis in efficient alignment. The shoulders should be horizontally... Read More
Principles and Components of Cooling Down
The purpose of a cool-down is to gradually return the body to its normal functioning;... Read More
Structure and Content of Individual Dance Sessions
Formal research on dance session progression and sequencing in general, let alone for specific genres,... Read More
Benefits of Studying Jazz Dance
The quickest answer to the question, "Why study jazz dance?" is that it is joyful.... Read More
Positions of the Feet
Jazz dance class uses both parallel foot positions and turned-out foot positions. In parallel foot... Read More
Traditional Jazz Steps
Traditional jazz steps derive from historical jazz dance styles. These steps include weight shifts and... Read More