
Origins of Musical Theatre Dance
The first dramas that included music and dance were presented by the Greeks in the... Read More

Common deviations from ideal alignment
The ribcage sits directly above the pelvis in efficient alignment. The shoulders should be horizontally... Read More

Principles and Components of Cooling Down
The purpose of a cool-down is to gradually return the body to its normal functioning;... Read More

Structure and Content of Individual Dance Sessions
Formal research on dance session progression and sequencing in general, let alone for specific genres,... Read More

Discovering Cultural Dance
Dance has been called the universal language; you live in a world that dances. Read More

Discovering Dance as Entertainment
As you read the introduction to this chapter, you may have recognized some of the... Read More

Benefits of Studying Jazz Dance
The quickest answer to the question, "Why study jazz dance?" is that it is joyful.... Read More

Positions of the Feet
Jazz dance class uses both parallel foot positions and turned-out foot positions. In parallel foot... Read More

Traditional Jazz Steps
Traditional jazz steps derive from historical jazz dance styles. These steps include weight shifts and... Read More