Category Archives: How To

Travis Wall’s Turning Tips

Watch It! For more Travis, click here. Since “So You Think You Can Dance” concluded last August, life has been … Continue reading

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How to Achieve Breathtaking Layouts

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

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Ballroom Basics

With TV and movies exposing ballroom dance like never before—and competition routines incorporating the artform at unprecedented rates—now’s the perfect … Continue reading

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A Look at a Tribute to Gus Giordano

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

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How to Choose the Right Jazz Classes for you in NYC

Walking into NYC dance meccas Broadway Dance Center or STEPS on Broadway for the first time can be overwhelming. Your … Continue reading

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An Insider’s Guide to Jazz Classes in Chicago

With blends of crisp technique, delicious rhythms and smooth notes of modern and ballet, the Chicago jazz dance scene offers … Continue reading

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