Intro to Jazz Dance Training: Class #2

Intro to Jazz Dance Training: Class #2

September 4th 2015

New terms:

Pas Bouree

Lead foot crosses behind follow foot.

Follow foot moves to the side of Lead foot.

Lead foot moves forward and to the opposing side of the follow foot

Chasse

A side hop

New Routine:

Cross x2 Leading with the right foot

Pas Bouree

Kick ball chain, leading with left foot

Pivot on left foot x2

Kick ball chain

Chasse to the right

Chasse to the left

??? (damn my handwriting)

Pull backx4 leading with the left

Head segment

Shoulders up/down x2

Shoulder R up

Shoulder L up

Drop shoulders

Left foot pull back, arm forward

Pivot with left foot

Kick ball chain

Pas Bouree, turning with right foot

Long step forward x2

Additional training considerations:

Buy Jazz shoes!!

Get some Jazz/dance clothes!!!

Stand in back!!!

Work on toe exercise for point!!

Work on splits!!

Towel!!!

Practice basic steps both normal speed, and fast!!