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One-hand around-the-world variation

One-hand around-the-world variation

The cross-body lead is a useful transition to smoothly connect many variations as well as... Read More

Social Dance Positions and Steps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Positions of the Feet

Jazz dance class uses both parallel foot positions and turned-out foot positions. In parallel foot... Read More