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This American-style of dancing focuses on the strengh,power, control, and flexibility
of the dancer. Jazz dance also emphasizes individual expression.Jazz at Dancenter
 The
key elements of jazz music are syncopation,
individual style, and improvisation. The original
jazz dancing carried these same elements. Syncopation
is what gives jazz music and dancing its edge
and excitement. It is not monotonous and dry.
Changes happen often and are unexpected. Sudden.
The various styles of jazz dance have grown
from the emphasis on individual style and improvisation.
As seen in the hip-hop dancers of today, jazz
dance emphasizes individual expression. Each
teacher, dancer, and choreographer brings a
unique style into the mix. Conformity is frowned
upon
What about Hip Hop?
The dancing represents body movements that go
with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music. There
is breaking, popping, locking, and free styling
in hip hop dances. The jumps, breakages, and rotations
in the movements are combined in such a way that
the dance style becomes an informal and explosive
one.
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