JAZZ

Jazz dance is characterised by its emphasis on strength, flexibility, and musicality.  

Jazz is a performance dance and style that arose in the United States in the early 20th century.  Jazz dance may allude to vernacular Jazz, Broadway or dramatic Jazz.

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In Jazz, dancers often engage in isolations, which involve moving specific body parts independently while maintaining control and fluidity.  Jazz technique borrows from classical ballet, modern dance, blending other varied techniques such as folk dance, African traditional dance and musical styles of past and present, even social and cultural influences all make up the style and energy of Jazz.

Jazz dance is incorporated in the modern dance classes at DU.​

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