Jazz Dance History
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the historical and cultural influences that shaped jazz dance.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what are the origins of jazz dance and what cultural group is credited with its development?
2. The video mentions that jazz dance continued its development in New Orleans. How did the city's musical culture influence jazz dance?
3. Name three choreographers mentioned in the video who incorporated jazz dance into musical theater.
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History of Jazz Dance | Jazz Dance
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