Basic jazz dance movements:
1, the use of bent knees, to keep the center of gravity low, so that the lower limbs have elasticity, while the upper body of the joints can maintain a state of laxity, and can be quickly made on the beat on the demand for action, so that in the action of the acquisition of a diversity of changes. Rapid shifting of the center of gravity, especially horizontal shifting postures is a jazz dance technique. Allow each part of the body, such as the head, shoulders, waist, hips, and torso, to move independently.
2. Emphasize angular and linear movements. The use of rhythmic and complex division of movement, showing the rhythm of the movement in the cut method. For example, in a movement, we put the heavy beat on the head or the hand. This means that a movement can be completed in one beat, but we now divide it into four beats, and the movement is also divided into four parts.
3. Multiple rhythms rapidly express two or three rhythms simultaneously with the body. Kick, kick, kick - kick combination jazz dance hands and feet to coordinate, in addition to hand movements to match the body's twist, leg movements are very important.
4, twisting crotch combination : send crotch, twisting waist, the body is wavy twisting is the main feature of jazz dance. With the strong rhythm of the music, twisting the hips, twisting the body, in and out of the release of passion and grace. People who are more introverted and subtle in character, so when dancing jazz, it is important to grasp the "open mind" mentality, and to know that sexy is not a sin, but a compliment to you.
5, the body to contain the soul, sexy and balance of the three elements : head, neck, shoulders, upper limbs, torso of the curved extension, rotation, around the ring, swing vibration, these words in the literal sense of the word do not see the slightest sense of beauty, but the action of their articulation, such as the flow of water like a fluent, jazz dance allows you to flavor all sorts of things. So a good jazz dancer has to have the right basic steps, but also the soul, sensuality and balance in his body.
Jazz dance is originally from the folk dance, so you can add many elements to it as you wish, such as hats, canes, chairs can become jazz props, but also pay attention to the style of the song, otherwise it will be counterproductive.
Expanded:
Jazz dance is characterized by: popping point, pose point, straight, push, fling, and various chains. Push, fling and various chain combinations. Before learning Hiphop and then learn jazz, not a big problem, because it is relatively close, but try not to mix between other dances and jazz dance, it is easy to string together.
1, the head of all the rhythm must be to do their own power within the scope of the largest. The head strength training must be thoroughly all your hair up, and set point to be clean and crisp, refreshing without dragging.
2, ligament training to pay attention to, daily practice is not enough. Pay attention to the press, the leg must remain taut state, the body try to stick to their legs, the more soreness the more effective, arm stretching is the same.
3, arm training must be straight, fast, powerful. Dancing, the arm muscles (including small arms and fingers) all tightened, to maintain the strength of the arm, the body should also be tightened, touching you to push you to keep the state of motionless. Fingers in whatever state, to give the impression of infinite extension of the state.
4, leg exercises is the taboo of the two legs and too close: not only the legs, but also includes the hip before and after the exercise, if the two legs are not enough to open, the ligaments are not open. Then it will lead to the leg muscles did not tighten, the effect of the dance out of the action is soft cotton, no strength to speak of.
Baidu Encyclopedia - Jazz Dance