FAQ About The Evolution of Jazz Dance in Popular Culture
What role did jazz dance play in musical theater?
Jazz dance has played a critical role in musical theater by bringing dynamic and energetic choreography to performances. It revolutionized stage dance during the Jazz Age and paved the way for the musical theater spectacles of the mid-20th century. Choreographers like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins utilized jazz dance to create iconic dance scenes in musicals like "Chicago" and "West Side Story."
