FAQ About The Influence of Jazz Dance Styles on Broadway
What is jazz dance and how did it originate?
Jazz dance is a performance dance technique and style that first emerged in the United States during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It is rooted in the rhythms and movement styles brought to North America by enslaved Africans and later influenced by a variety of cultural dance traditions, including Caribbean and Latin dance. Jazz dance gained popularity through jazz music and has evolved over the decades, assimilating elements from modern dance and ballet.
