I. Reasons
First of all, jazz dance has a broad stage, which can be performed in both a big theater and a small dance studio, and it is not limited by specific venues and crowds, which gives jazz dance more opportunities and allows more dancers to show their talents on different stages.
Secondly, jazz dance can adapt to different music styles, whether it is pop music, classical music or national music, and it can be perfectly combined with jazz dance to show different styles and charm.
Finally, with the development of society and the increase of people's demand for art and culture, the prospect of jazz dance in the dance industry is becoming more and more brilliant.
Second, jazz dance.
Jazz dance is a dynamic and creative personal improvisation. It is a fast and dynamic rhythmic dance, which belongs to extroverted dance, unlike the introverted dance shown by classical dance and ballet. Jazz dance was originally an extension of African dance, brought to the United States by black people who were sold as slaves, and gradually evolved into a localized popular dance in the United States.
Third, the characteristics of jazz dance
1, dance features
The essence of jazz dance action is a free and simple expression, which directly expresses the inner feelings with the shaking, shaking and twisting of the body. Just like hearing favorite music, you can naturally express your feelings from the heart, and your body can't help but move with the rhythm of the music, such as snapping your fingers and taking the first step, sometimes excited and sometimes slowly and gently dissolving into the music.
2, the basic action
By bending your knees, keep the center of gravity low, make the lower limbs elastic, and at the same time keep the joints of the upper body relaxed, make the movements needed in the rhythm quickly, and make the movements diversified.
Classification of jazz dance
1, ballet jazz
It is a fusion ballet, but this jazz is not from jazz, but is a combination of dance trends, because jazz dance itself is called ballet, which is explosive, such as jumping, jumping or kicking.
2. Pop jazz
Generally, jazz dance has many fixed points, which is the product of the development of jazz dance in the 1990s. Its unique charm lies in its large and simple dance steps, which can show a complex sense of dance.
3. Latin jazz
It evolved from international standard dance, and everyone dances with a feeling of enthusiasm and temptation.