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 WHAT IS JAZZ DANCE

Jazz dance is a lively and expressive form of

dance that originated in African American
communities during the late 19th century. It has
since evolved and branched into various styles,
offering a wide range of artistic expression.
 THE BEGINNING OF
JAZZ DANCE
In the beginning jazz dance was formed from
the expression and creativity of African music
and dance as a celebratory art form. Jazz
dance can branch off into four different
cultural and social traditions these being: The
African roots, Caribbean connections, South
American influence and the European infusion.
 MORDEN JAZZ
DANCE
Jazz dance that we know today began to take shape in the 1900s as African
Americans performers on the vaudeville stage started to incorporate their
own cultural heritage to their routines. The 1920s was a great time for
change for American popular culture, and jazz dance was no exceptionAs
jazz music exploded in popularity, so too did the dance styles associated
with it. The Charleston, a high-energy dance characterised by its flapping
arms and kicking legs, became the dance craze of the decade. The 1930s
through the 1950s are often referred to as the "Golden Age" of jazz dance,
as this period saw the development of many of the styles and techniques
that would come to define the genre. The rise of big band music and swing
dancing in the 1930s led to the creation of the Lindy Hop, a fast-paced,
acrobatic dance that remains popular to this day. While the “Golden Age”
of jazz dance ended in 1950s, the art form has continued to evolve and
change over the past several decades. In 1980/90 dancers were introduced
to a new type of music funk and hip hop which inspired a new generation of
jazz dancers who incorporated these new sounds and style to their
work.Today, jazz dance is a diverse and dynamic art form that continues to
evolve and change with the times.
 EUGENE LOUIS Luigi was born in Ohio in 1925 . He was the eighth of eleven
children of Italian immigrant parents. With coaching from his

(LUIGI) FACCUITO
brother, Tony, Luigi grew up winning talent shows with his
singing, dancing and acrobatic tricks. After serving in the
navy during WWII, Luigi returned home and was urged to move
to Hollywood to pursue a movie musical career. After only two
months living in Los Angeles, tragedy struck in a near fatal
car accident. Doctors held little hope for his recover of a
fractured skull and paralysis down one side of his body.From
within a deep coma, an inner voice told Luigi, "Never stop
moving kid, if you stop you're dead." He eventually awoke to
be told by doctors, "you'll never walk again." With
determination he proclaimed, "I'm going to dance."On his own,
Luigi started developing stretching exercises into a routine
that helped him discover what had to be done to control his
body. He learned to "always put the body in the right position,"
to "feel from the inside out." After a long year of trail and
error Luigi regained enough strength to start dance classes
again at Falcon Studios in Hollywood. Over a year later Luigi
was seen by a talent scout which then led him to an eight year
dance career in over 40 films such as :White Christmas, Annie
get your gun, Signing in the rain etc.In addition to receiving
numerous awards and establishing a long list of credits in
Hollywood and on Broadway, Luigi established dance schools
in both Los Angeles and New York. Whether people were
seeking beginner classes, rehabilitation or professional
training dancer after dancer have been impacted by the man
who said to have created the first codified jazz technique. His
legacy is one to live on for years to come.
HOW HE USED MUSIC
I feel like Luigi wants his dancers to
feel the music whilst they are dancing,
this is shown as he uses more
instrumental songs. I decided use the
mission impossible theme tune for my
warm up as I felt the dancers could
really listen to the beats and counts
as they are very clear in the music.
JEROME Jerome Robbins was born on 11th October 1918 in New York
City.The young Jerome initially studied with his sister’s modern
dance instructors and was planning to major in chemistry at

ROBBINS
New York University. After leaving school due to economic
hardship with his father’s business during the Depression,
Robbins chose to make a career in dance, eventually going on
to work in musical productions and dance for Ballet Theatre
(later known as American Ballet Theatre)The choreographer
worked with up-and-coming composer Leonard Bernstein to
create “Fancy Free,” Robbin’s first dance for a ballet company.
The piece made its debut on April 22 1944.Robbins went on to
serve as choreographer and/or director on a number of
Broadway productions that would become part of the American
stage canon. Some of his projects included Billion Dollar Baby
(1945), High Button Shoes (1947, for which Robbins won his first
Tony), Miss Liberty(1949), The King and I (1951), Peter Pan(1954)
and Gypsy (1959).1957 saw the Broadway debut of West Side
Story, with Robbins creating, directing and choreographing a
modern New York update of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and
Juliet.The production was turned into a 1961 movie musical with
Robbins serving as co-director with Robert Wise.After the mid-
1960s, Robbins chose to focus on creating ballets, and in fact
chose the world of classical dance over more popular
productions. In 1983, Robbins served as co- artistic directorof
New York City Ballet along with Peter Martins. Robbins held the
position until 1990.Jerome Robbins died on July 29, 1998 at the
age of 79 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a
monumental legacy that continues to be performed and
honored.
 HOW HE USES
MUSIC
I feel Robbins listens to the music and
find accents in the music so that he
can incorporate his explosive jumps
and kicks. I decided to use this song as
I feel like the beat is steady with kwy
accents for explosion. Also he did
choregraphy Gypsy in 1959.
BOB FOSSE Bob Fosse was born on June 23 1927 in Chicago. Fosse took an
early interest into dance and his parents supported his interest
by enrolling him in formal dance training. By early teens Fosse
was dancing professionally in nightclubs, it was here he was first
introduced to the themes of vaudivile and burlesque
performances .The first few parts that Fosse landed were as part
of a Broadway chorus.His work attracted the attention of
Broadway director George Abbott.Fosse choreographed the 1954
show, Pyjama Game, which was directed by George Abbott. Fosse's
signature style, which incorporated complex moves and imagery
drawn from vaudeville, was instantly popular. Pyjama Game
earned him his first Tony Award for Best Choreography. The show
made Fosse an overnight success and showcased his trademark
choreographic style: sexually suggestive forward hip-thrusts;
the vaudeville humour of hunched shoulders and turned-in feet;
the amazing, mime-like articulation of hands.By 1960, Fosse was
a nationally known and respected choreographer. Fosse
struggled with many of his producers and directors, who wished
him to tone down or remove the “controversial” parts of his
dances. Tired of subverting his artistic vision for the sake of
“being proper,” Fosse realised that he needed to be the director
as well as the choreographer in order to have control over his
dances. From the late 1960s to the late 1970s, Fosse created a
number of ground-breaking stage musicals and films. During
one of Fosse’s rehersals for Chicago he suffered a heart attack
but luckily survived, the trauma from this experience then
inspired him to create All That Jazz. After a rehearsal for the
revival of “Sweet Charity,” Fosse suffered a massive heart attack
and died on the way to the hospital. Fosse’s contribution to
American entertainment continued after his death via show
revivals and dance classes. His most prominent contribution was
through the body of his work recorded on film and video.
 HOW HE USES MUSIC
I feel like Fosse uses music and listen to the
accents of the song so that he can add his
isolation. I decided to use this song for my
routine as it has a steady beats with loud
accents for isolations. I feel like Fosse
would choreography this number if he was
still here as it very much his style of
burlesque and promiscuous movements.
 SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

They all studied dance at Jerome Robbins is more ballet

a young age. fused with muscial theatre.
Luigi and Jerome both Bob Fosse uses more
suggestive movement and has
focus more on technique
female leads.
rather than routines.
Luigi uses dance for
They all left a legacy and rehablitation rather than for
change the way we see professional practise
jazz dance today.
 MY OWN EXPIERENCE

Styling different Dance shows More dance shows Choreographing my solos

jazz practitioners
THAN
K YOU
 Biblography
https://andromedacheeranddance.com/what-is-jazz-dance/
https://intunedance.co.uk/the-history-and-evolution-of-jazz-dance-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-young-
dancers/
https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/luigi
https://www.danceadvantage.net/jazz-dance-legend-luigi/
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https://www.biography.com/artists/bob-fosse
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