Jazz Dance

Until the middle of 1950s, the term "jazz dance" often referred to tap dance, because tap dancing (set to jazz music) was the main performance dance of the era. During the later jazz era, popular forms of jazz dance were the Cakewalk, Black Bottom, Charleston, Jitterbug, Boogie Woogie, swing dancing and the related Lindy Hop.

Today, jazz dance is present in many different venues and different forms. Jazz dance thrives in dance schools, where it is the most popular dance for amateur dancers. Jazz dance remains an essential part of musical theater choreography; it is sometimes interwoven with other dance styles as appropriate for the particular show. Jazz dancing can be seen in some music videos, and even Las Vegas showgirls are jazz dancers.

To excel in jazz dance, the dancer must master ballet techniques. Jazz dancers' movements are often big and exaggerated. Showtime teaches students proper kicks, grand jetés, pirouettes, fouettés, stretching, flexibility, strong arm & body movements, while focusing on correct technique.