Category Archives: Jazz

Isolation Inspiration (Feb 2011)

Posted on Jan 11, 2011 by Ashley Rivers.

Watch the beginning of nearly any jazz class and you’ll probably see dancers moving their hips or ribs to the beat … Continue reading →

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Luigi’s Legacy (Dec 2009)

Posted on Dec 1, 2009 by Lauren Kay.

From Miami to San Diego, it’s not unusual to walk into a new jazz class and still know the beginning of … Continue reading →

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And All That Jazz (Jan 2008)

Posted on Jan 1, 2008 by Rachel Straus.

Layouts. Forced-arch, turned-in pirouettes. Hip and shoulder isolations. The hallmarks of classical jazz dance are easy to recognize, but do you … Continue reading →

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How to Achieve Breathtaking Layouts (Oct 2006)

Posted on Oct 1, 2006 by Laura Di Orio.

The layout is a traditional jazz step that shows off a dancer’s flexibility and range of motion. Here, DS brings you … Continue reading →

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A Look at a Tribute to Gus Giordano (Oct 2005)

Posted on Oct 1, 2005 by Lisa Arnett.

This past spring, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago wrapped up the nearly yearlong process of creating Giordano Moves, an homage to the … Continue reading →

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