Jazz Dance History

Jazz dance was created in the United States.

• True

• False

Which of the following influenced the development of Jazz Dance?

• African American Culture

• Jazz Music

• Broadway Musicals

• Pop music, culture, and videos

Jazz dance is influenced by

• ballet techniques and natural body expression

• modern techniques and movement

• ballroom techniques and music

• music and dancing

The history of Jazz Dance evolved in pace with the ___________ and ___________ of each decade.

• music and moods

• instruments and music

• clothing and style

• music and people

Many jazz techniques are influenced by ballet.

• True

• False

Katherine Dunham was credited with inventing what?

• The five basic positions of ballet

• Hip-hop

• The technique of isolationism

• Jazz dance

Who was the “Father of Jazz Dance Technique and Theatre Dance”?

• Jack Cole

• Katherine Dunham

• Bob Fosse

• Michael Jackson

Who choreographed Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”?

• Bob Fosse

• Katherine Dunham

• Jack Cole

• Mia Michaels

Who was the "Moonwalk" inspired by?

• Katherine Dunham

• Bob Fosse

• Michael Jackson

• Janet Jackson

Who are the three most influential jazz dancers and choreographers?

• Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Bob Fosse

• Katherine Dunham, Janet Jackson, Martha Graham

• Jack Cole, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse

• Martha Graham, Michael Jackson, Mia Michaels