History of Jazz Dance

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Jazz dance was created in the United States.

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True

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What era was the jazz dance "Charleston" apart of?

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1920s

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What era was the jazz dance "Disco" apart of?

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1970s

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Which type of jazz dance was a popular part of the 1990s era? Options: Twist, Lindy, Charleston, Hip Hop

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Hip Hop

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Influenced by Caribbean culture, Katherine Dunham was credited with inventing what? Options: The five basic positions of ballet, Hip-hop, The technique of isolations, contemporary jazz dance

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The technique of isolations

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The styles of African dance were first performed as _________________ acts.

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Vaudeville

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THE FATHER OF JAZZ DANCE

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JACK COLE

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What time period is often cited as the birth of swing dance?

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1930s-1940s

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Who choreographed jazz dances in Broadway musicals including West Side Story?

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Jerome Robbins

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Which dance style developed during the same time period and was originally considered the same style of dance as jazz dance?

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Tap Dance