Beginning Jazz Dance is a part of Human Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and musical theatre dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text includes a web resource offering video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a guide to learning, performing, and viewing dance.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Jazz Dance
Chapter 2 Preparing for Class
Chapter 3 Safety and Health
Chapter 4 Learning and Performing Jazz Technique
Chapter 5 Basic Jazz Positions
Chapter 6 Basic Jazz Techniques
Chapter 7 In the Center and Across the Floor
Chapter 8 History of Jazz Dance
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.