Jazz dance originated in the late 1800s from the combination of African and European dance styles. One common jazz dance style is the Charleston from the 1920s known for its fast swinging leg and arm movements. The Charleston has basic footwork that can be modified with variations and is typically performed to ragtime jazz music in 4/4 time. Common costumes for the Charleston included flapper dresses for women with feathers and short dresses along with tuxedos and hats for men. The dance involves individual, partnered, or group choreography and continues to be a globally popular form of creative and experimental dance today.

1. Jazz Modern Dance
JAZZ DANCE

2. INTRODUCTION :
•One of the most popular
and long-lasting styles of
dance in the performing
industry is jazz. It arose
when African ethnic
dances and the dance
techniques of the
European nations were
combined in the 1800s.

3. •Over the years, jazz has
evolved into a global
phenomenon, continuing
to be one of the most
creative and experimental
forms of dance. Here are
some of the most common
styles of jazz dance;
Cakewalk, Charleston,
Broadway Jazz, Afro Jazz,
Jazz pop, and latino jazz.

4. THE
CHARLESTON
DANCE

5. MEANING:
•The Charleston was a very
popular dance of the 1920s
enjoyed by both young women
(flappers) and young men of the
"Roaring '20s" generation. The
Charleston involves the fast-paced
swinging of the legs and big arm
movements.

6. DANCE BACKGROUND:
•The Charleston was a popular
dance created by people who lived
on an island close to South
Carolina, Charleston, this is why
the dance is named the Charleston,
it has been very popular, but was
not originally important until the
musical was played during 1923.

7. DANCE BACKGROUND:
•The Charleston is a quick paced
dance with 4/4 patterns with
swift movements and lots of
moving of your arms and legs,
making it look like Broadway.

8. Costume:
•During the 1920’s, girls who
performed the Charleston
where known as Flappers. This
was because their dancing
consisted their arms like a bird
flapping wings.

9. COSTUME:
The male costumes were
very simple, a tuxedo,
black mainly, with a black
hat and black tie to
match. The shoes are
usually dress shoes for
that fancy touch.

10. Female costumes were a
bit more complicated
than the male costumes,
a short dress, gloves
which had to match the
outfit, a head-dress with
a long feather, and of
course, a feather boa.

11. The Charleston can be danced by
oneself, with a partner, or in a group. The
music for the Charleston is ragtime jazz,
in quick 4/4 time with syncopated
rhythms. The dance uses swaying arms as
well as the fast movement of the feet.
The dance has basic footwork and then
a number of variations that can be
added.
MUSIC:

12. COUNT & FORMATION
Charleston usually goes on the
count of 8, and here are three versions of
the charleston. Each step, is 1 count.
•Charleston Basic: rock left, step right, kick
left, step left, kick right, knee right, kick
back right, step right

13. •Savoy Kicks: kick left front, touch
back left, kick left, step left, kick right
front, knee right, kick back right,
replace left with right.
•Hip Hop: Rock left, step right, kick
left, hold, step left, hold, step right,
hold.

14. VIDEO CLIP
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JC2xs5iIudcKrj_Yg_fWaxBclFZ5Bv4A/vie
w?usp=drivesdk

15. Valuing
Jazz dance grew out of the social dance forms that
young people had used over many decades. It is what people do
when they are celebrating, relaxing, and enjoying themselves. Jazz
dance today, in all it forms, still maintains that joyous excitement.
Jazz is recognized around the world for its rich cultural heritage
rooted in the African-American experience. Since its inception in
the early 20th century, jazz has contributed to and been a
reflection of American culture and is widely considered to be the
only truly American art form.
Dance develop physical, creative, imaginative, emotional and
intellectual capacities. It also requires social skills. Dance provides
opportunities for children to explore and express moods and ideas
symbolically through movement.

16. Q & A
1.In your own opinion, do you
think Charleston Dance can be
considered as recreational
activity?
2.What are the 3 versions of the
Charleston?
3. Girls who performed the
Charleston where known as?

17. ASSESSMENT
Answer the following questions below. Write it in any
sheet of paper.
1.What is your own idea about Jazz
Dance?
2.What is Charleston?
3.What are the male costume and
female costume in Jazz Dance?
4.What is the history of the Jazz Dance?
5.What are the basic step of Jazz Dance?

18. GROUP MEMBERS:
•Tolelis Maria Venus Villamonte ( who made the valuing & Q&A)
•Tulbo, Rolyn E. (make the powerpoint and reporter)
•Tubio, Judy Ann T. ( who contribute the 5 assessment)
•Valencia Britney D. ( Demonstrate the video clip)
•Yape, Louie John ( researcher)