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Tap was originally called “Jazz Dance” in the 1920’s – 1940’s. However modern jazz dance is softer than tap dancing with more work carried out by the body rather than foot work. There are still a lot of moves that carry over from tap. There are also moves that can be found in other dance styles. The shuffle ball change for example is found in tap and jazz dance.

Jazz dance has lively and fluent movements with moves you would typically find in Broadway productions like Chorus Line. The movements are stylish and swift though they are quite tricky to learn. Dancers of jazz love the way the dance allows them to express themselves creatively and originally. Once you know all the moves then you can choreograph them together and create a unique dance performance.

In order to gain the most from jazz dance lessons it is important to loosen up, stretch and tone the body in preparation for jazz dance lessons. The ability to be flexible and move the body fluently is an essential aid in learning jazz dance. Movements require the body to be flexible and fit. Stretching exercises can really help the body be more prepared to carry out jazz dance lessons.

Movements such as single rotation turns and split leaps should be practised over and over again until they become natural. Watching DVD’s of jazz dance instruction can really help. Watching professional jazz dancers can also really help teach you the basics and gain an awareness of what is expected of you. Jazz dance is fun once you know the steps you can concentrate on putting them all together and that is the most enjoyable part of jazz dancing.

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