Jazz Dance

Welcome to the world of Jazz Dance.

Take a look through these pages for information on the various styles, what to wear and the music to dance to.

New York Jazz

Originating from New Orleans, Jazz was slow to be accepted by the general public.

This was not only because of its cultural origin, but because it suggested people who engaged with this type of music had 'loose' morals and a low 'social status'.
Today it is widely accepted. Vocal and instrumental blues is a vital part of jazz today.

This includes, 'ragtime', 'swing', 'bebop', 'cool' and 'modern' along with 'New Orleans' and 'Dixieland', 'progressive' and 'free' jazz.

New Orleans Jazz

Popular forms of jazz were the

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