{"product_id":"beginning-jazz-dance-epub","title":"Beginning Jazz Dance epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-bonuscontent\" id=\"display-bonuscontent\"\u003eBonus Content\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Jazz Dance \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect resource for helping students gain a strong foundation of beginning jazz dance techniques. Written by jazz dance choreographer and professor James Robey, this text prepares students to have a successful experience in a beginning jazz dance technique course. It introduces students to the history, artists, significant works, styles, and aesthetics of the genre so they understand dance as a performing art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Jazz Dance\u003c\/i\u003e features 80 photos accompanied by descriptions that visually present the beginning jazz dance technique and dance concepts that will reinforce and extend classroom learning. It also has related online resources delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel \u003c\/i\u003ethat include 55 photos and 125 video clips of basic jazz dance technique. Students can access these photos and videos at any time for their study or practice and will benefit from the wealth of other resources including assignments, worksheets, glossary terms with and without definitions, interactive chapter quizzes, and web links to help students develop their basic knowledge and skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the text, students learn these aspects of jazz dance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core concepts of jazz dance, the value of studying jazz dance, and class expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe structure of a jazz dance class, the roles of everyone in the studio, and how to be physically and mentally prepared for class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on injury prevention, nutrition guidelines, and basic anatomy and kinesiology as applied to movement in jazz dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic body alignment and positions in jazz dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz walks, kicks, turns, leaps, and floor work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Jazz Dance\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with the context, background information, and basic instruction they need in order to understand the genre and appreciate jazz dance as a performing art. This text and companion online resource is ideal for dance majors, dance minors, and general education students enrolled in beginning jazz dance technique courses. It is also suitable for students in performing arts and magnet schools and high school dance programs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Jazz Dance\u003c\/i\u003e is a part of \u003cb\u003eHuman Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series\u003c\/b\u003e. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text has related online learning tools including video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a collection of guides to learning, performing, and viewing dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudiences: \u003c\/b\u003eText for undergraduate college or upper-level high school students taking courses in dance, dance and theatre, fine arts, physical education, and general education programs.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Introduction to Jazz Dance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Defining Jazz Dance\u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Studying Jazz Dance\u003cbr\u003e Jazz Class Expectations and Etiquette\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Preparing for Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dressing for Class\u003cbr\u003e Attire for Women\u003cbr\u003e Carrying Dance Gear\u003cbr\u003e Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically\u003cbr\u003e Jazz Dance Class Structure \u003cbr\u003e Roles of the Teacher, Musician, and Students\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Safety and Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Studio Safety\u003cbr\u003e Personal Safety\u003cbr\u003e Basic Anatomy and Kinesiology\u003cbr\u003e Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries\u003cbr\u003e Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Learning and Performing Jazz Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Learning Movement Technique\u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Movement Skills\u003cbr\u003e Honing Musicality and Rhythmic Skills\u003cbr\u003e Enhancing Performance in Class\u003cbr\u003e Developing a Performance Attitude\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Basic Jazz Positions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Body Alignment\u003cbr\u003e Positions of the Feet\u003cbr\u003e Positions of the Arms\u003cbr\u003e Hand Positions\u003cbr\u003e Positions of the Body\u003cbr\u003e Studio and Stage Directions\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Basic Jazz Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Getting Started \u003cbr\u003e Basic Warm-Up Techniques \\7 videos\\\u003cbr\u003e Basic Isolation Techniques \\7 videos\\\u003cbr\u003e Basic Coordination Techniques\\7 videos\\\u003cbr\u003e Basic Conditioning Techniques \\15-18 videos\\\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. In the Center and Across the Floor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exercises in the Center\u003cbr\u003e Exercises Across the Floor\u003cbr\u003e Types of Combinations \u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 .History of Jazz Dance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Development of Jazz Dance as a Performing Art\u003cbr\u003e Jazz Dance Forms and Styles \u003cbr\u003e Viewing Jazz Dance Performances\u003cbr\u003e Summary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eJames Robey, MFA, \u003c\/b\u003eis assistant professor of dance and department chair at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he received the Messing Faculty Award in 2015. He was director of the prestigious Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance for 10 years, during which he also created the Robey Jazz Dance Technique and Syllabus. He has taught as faculty or adjunct faculty at numerous universities, schools for the performing arts, and dance studios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Robey was artistic director and company artist for James Robey Dance for 14 years. He has danced for many companies, beginning his dance career in 1990. He has also acted as choreographer for numerous ballets and dance ensembles over the years, and he has presented at conferences and written numerous articles on jazz dance and related topics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Robey is on the board of directors of the American College Dance Association and is a member of the National Dance Education Organization, National Association of Schools of Dance, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/benefits-of-studying-jazz-dance\"\u003eBenefits of Studying Jazz Dance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/positions-of-the-feet\"\u003ePositions of the Feet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/traditional-jazz-steps\"\u003eTraditional Jazz Steps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-bonuscontent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs sampleContentArticle\" href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/interactive-dance-series-a-blend-of-dance-resources-with-online-components\"\u003eInteractive Dance Series: A Blend Of Dance Resources With Online Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabBonusContent--\u003e","brand":"James Robey","offers":[{"title":"Ebook With Online Resource","offer_id":43521595277386,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718230286.jpg?v=1777466989","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/beginning-jazz-dance-epub","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}