An Overview of Jazz Dancing

1. An Overview of Jazz
Dancing
Linda Jamieson School of Dance

2. An Overview
of Jazz
Dancing
 For more than three decades, the Linda Jamieson School of Dance
in Ottawa, Canada, has provided the local and international dance
community with educational services and high-level performances
of classical dance productions. The Linda Jamieson School of
Dance provides education in various dance styles, ranging from
musical theater to jazz.

3. An Overview
of Jazz
Dancing
 In recent times, jazz has emerged as one of the most popular
styles of dance, thanks in part to the attention it has drawn in
mainstream media and its eclectic, carefree attitude. Jazz is
particularly popular among dancers because they are able to
showcase their personality and improvisation skills during a
performance. The energy of jazz dance is characterized by a
number of complicated foot maneuvers punctuated by grand
leaps and spins, making loose fitting clothing an ideal option in
anticipation of a jazz class or performance.

4. An Overview
of Jazz
Dancing
 Chaines, piques, and pirouettes are just a few of the common jazz
turns that dancer learn, in addition to a few ballet turns. However,
jazz differs from ballet and most other styles of dancein that
performers are encouraged to customize each move to express
themselves, while keeping all movements technically sound.