
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

Planning Creative Dance Lessons
The focus of each lesson is one or two dance concepts from figure 1.1, which... Read More