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Learn some great tips on jazz dancing lessons for the Broadway stage in this free video clip series on arts and performance.
There are 30 videos in this series:

Learn techniques for head isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for head isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for shoulder isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for side isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for rib cage isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for hip isolation stretches in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for demi plies and releves in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a three quarter turn in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a three quarter turn in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a butterfly stretch in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a straight leg stretch in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a straight leg stretch in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a hamstring stretch in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for special crunches for jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a cobra stretch in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a side chasse in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a side traveling chasse in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a chasse with your arms in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a straight leg technique in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a step pivot technique in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a step pivot technique with arms in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a jazz square technique in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn tips on how prepare your arms to do a jazz square technique in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a jazz square technique with your arms in this free Broadway dance video.

Learn techniques for a jazz dance combination in jazz dancing in this free Broadway dance video.

Jazz dancing has evolved from two different eras in American history. The earliest forms of the dance came from an African American dance between 1800 and 1900. Since then broadway choreographers have taken it to new places. In the 50's when jazz was the main style of both dance and music tap dance was the style of dance most popular. As the era progressed new dances began to take form such as the Cakewalk, Charleston and Lindy Hop. Tap dance became more of it's own style in itself as modern jazz dancing began to evolve. It is considered a very difficult dance to attain mastery but with work, persistence and these videos you will be that much closer.
In this free video series you will not only learn many of the basics for jazz dancing but how to put them all together. Our expert covers everything from the type of shoes that are best for training to how to isolate your head when performing a move. These hands on videos will walk you step by step through the fundamentals and show you how anyone can be a dancer, even you!!
Paulette Walker Johnson Ms. Johnson received a BFA from Howard University School of Fine Arts, in Washington, DC, with additional training at the Broadway Dance Center and the Alvin Ailey Dance Center among others. She’s the Artistic Director of SOULFUL ARTS DANCE ACADEMY St. Petersburg, Florida, has preformed in countless musicals, was a member of the Laverne Reed Dance company in Washington DC, opening shows for Cab Calloway, Bill Cosby, Roberta Flack, Stephanie Mills, Jeffery Osborne and Vanessa Williams. <p> Contact the Soulful Arts Dance Academy at: 727-822-2555dkdk
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