Chapter 1. Introduction to Jazz Dance
Defining Jazz Dance
Benefits of Studying Jazz Dance
Jazz Class Expectations and Etiquette
Summary
Chapter 2. Preparing for Class
Dressing for Class
Attire for Women
Carrying Dance Gear
Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically
Jazz Dance Class Structure
Roles of the Teacher, Musician, and Students
Summary
Chapter 3. Safety and Health
Studio Safety
Personal Safety
Basic Anatomy and Kinesiology
Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries
Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest
Summary
Chapter 4. Learning and Performing Jazz Technique
Learning Movement Technique
Analyzing Movement Skills
Honing Musicality and Rhythmic Skills
Enhancing Performance in Class
Developing a Performance Attitude
Summary
Chapter 5. Basic Jazz Positions
Body Alignment
Positions of the Feet
Positions of the Arms
Hand Positions
Positions of the Body
Studio and Stage Directions
Summary
Chapter 6. Basic Jazz Techniques
Getting Started
Basic Warm-Up Techniques 7 videos
Basic Isolation Techniques 7 videos
Basic Coordination Techniques7 videos
Basic Conditioning Techniques 15-18 videos
Summary
Chapter 7. In the Center and Across the Floor
Exercises in the Center
Exercises Across the Floor
Types of Combinations
Summary
Chapter 8 .History of Jazz Dance
Development of Jazz Dance as a Performing Art
Jazz Dance Forms and Styles
Viewing Jazz Dance Performances
Summary
Featured at various dance events throughout the UK and Europe. Reviews in UK and European dance websites, magazines and journals including Dancing Times, Dance UK, Dance Today and Dance Europe. Solus emails, inclusion in online newsletters and posted on Human Kinetics' Health and Fitness Blog.
James Robey, MFA, is assistant professor of dance and
department chair at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri,
where he received the Messing Faculty Award in 2015. He was
director of the prestigious Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance for 10
years, during which he also created the Robey Jazz Dance Technique
and Syllabus. He has taught as faculty or adjunct faculty at
numerous universities, schools for the performing arts, and dance
studios.
Robey was artistic director and company artist for James Robey
Dance for 14 years. He has danced for many companies, beginning his
dance career in 1990. He has also acted as choreographer for
numerous ballets and dance ensembles over the years, and he has
presented at conferences and written numerous articles on jazz
dance and related topics.
Robey is on the board of directors of the American College Dance
Association and is a member of the National Dance Education
Organization, National Association of Schools of Dance, and Phi
Kappa Phi Honor Society.
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