Jazz Dance Moves & Grooves - Class Activities by Taylor Koester

Research on Jazz Dance Choreographers

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:09:47 UTC

Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a famous Jazz dance choreographer (e.g., Bob Fosse, Alvin Ailey). Groups research their choreographer's life, significant works, and influence on Jazz dance. Each group creates a presentation to share with the class.

Introduction to Jazz Dance Movements

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:09:47 UTC

Start each class with a 10-minute routine that introduces students to basic Jazz dance movements. Use this time to focus on posture, balance, and the fundamental steps of Jazz dance, such as the 'step-ball-change' and 'jazz square'.

Analyze a Jazz Dance Performance

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:09:47 UTC

Select a well-known Jazz dance performance video. Watch it as a class, and then discuss the choreography, costumes, and the dancers' expressions. This activity helps students to understand the depth and versatility of Jazz dance.

Digital Portfolios of Jazz Dance Learning

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:09:50 UTC

Have students create digital portfolios... _EXTENSIONS_TOO_LARGE icensing jazz music for their projects. This can also serve as a reflection on their learning journey throughout the unit.

Interactive Jazz Dance Quiz

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:09:51 UTC

Utilize online platforms to create an interactive quiz about Jazz dance history, notable choreographers, and famous performances. This can be a fun way to review material and test students' knowledge.

Foundations of Jazz Dance: Correct American Movement History

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:13:17 UTC

Ann article based around re-routing Jazz dance conversations and where Jazz dance truly came from.

Uprooted: Noteable Jazz Dancers and Choreographers

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:16:07 UTC

An article discussing several significant jazz dance historians and choreographers that made Jazz dance into what it is today. This resource can be used for students identifying who they'd like to select to research.

Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches by Lindsay Guarino and Wendy Oliver

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:19:25 UTC

A novel written that discusses the historical references and in-depth coverage of different Jazz forms.

Frank Hatchett's Jazz Dance by Frank Hatchett and Nancy Myers Gitlin

taykoester — 2024-04-10 01:22:07 UTC

A novel that includes a unique blend of energy, expressiveness, individual interpretation, and physical conditioning, VOP is the hot style of jazz dance that's captivating dancers and audiences alike. Frank Hatchett—one of the most well-known, influential teachers and choreographers in the world—coined the term VOP while teaching his students how to accent a step and stylize a movement. Since that time, VOP has become synonymous with Hatchett's style of jazz dance.