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During the late 1800s to the mid-1900s jazz dance was first introduced originating from the African American vernacular dance.Right up until the mid 1950s, jazz dancing was referred to as tap dancing because at that time tap dancing was usually performed to jazz music. It was at the later jazz age that the most common forms of jazz dance were introduced. At the later stages you have the Cakewalk, Black Bottom (dance), Charleston, Jitterbug, Boogie Woogie, Swing dancing and Lindy Hop.Today, jazz dance is available in a lot of differing forms and places. Jazz dance is often taught in dance schools and different dance companies present performances all over the world. It is a major part of musical theatre where it can be used alongside other dance styles. Jazz dancing can also be seen in music videos and dance competitions.Jazz dance requires a strong technical foundation that allows the dancer to concentrate on the stylistic and performance elements of the dance. Technique and control is required for leaps and turns, where correct posture is needed to properly carry out the moves. Ballet dancing greatly helps the jazz dancer who can use the grace learned in ballet to help with the moves needed in jazz dance. In jazz dancing spotting is important as it enables the dancer to carry out Pirouettes and fouettes without feeling dizzy. To do this you need to look at a spot on the wall in front of you and concentrate until your body turns and your head whips round back to the same focus.

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