DANC 111 Quiz #2 (Jazz)

Gus Giordano jazz dance

executed in parallel position and focuses on hinges and flat back actions throughout the exercises; Giordano style based on developing strength and control in/around the pelvis; exercises offer familiar terms from areas of ballet and modern dance (coupé, arabesque, and contraction)

Luigi jazz dance

primary focus supports use of isolations in the body; executed in parallel positions; embraces concepts of barre work (without the barre and focusing on activity in the center)

Frank Hatchett jazz dance

uses the VOP technique; nonconforming to any style of dance; full-body experience with an emphasis on physical anatomy and relationship of movement and music

Matt Mattox jazz dance

“modern jazz”; free style of jazz dance; set of exercises that acknowledges strong foundations in ballet technique paired with isolated movement

Simonson technique

serves pro dancers who are actively performing; minimum of two hours supporting the idea that only a fully warmed-up body can execute dance successfully

jazz hands

splayed fingers at the end of the wrist

jazz walks

stylized walks with bent knees and a low center of gravity

jazz square

four steps in the shape of a square that includes a step crossing one leg over the other

Chassé ball change

a slide with one foot chasing the other (borrowed from ballet), followed by a rocking motion that changes weight from one foot to the other foot

grapevine

a series of steps to the side, alternately crossing and uncrossing the feet

Hip rolls

an isolation of the hip in a rolling motion

dig

a step shared with tap dance featuring a lifted heel, providing space for hip movements, and increasing the ability to change weight from one foot to the other

pivot turn

an abrupt change of direction beginning with a step and following with a turn to face the opposite direction

Jazz pirouette

a turn on one leg (the standing leg) with the other knee (of the working leg) lifted and the toe touching the inside of the knee of the standing leg; borrowed from ballet and performed in parallel rather than in a turned-out position

Jazz pas de bourrée

a three-part step borrowed from ballet that includes a crossing of feet and two weight changes

layout

a weight change step that involves thrusting the leg and hip forward while throwing the upper body backward, effectively pulling the body off balance

leaps

a wide assortment with multiple names that include leaps with one leg leading, leaps facing the audience, leaps with one or both knees bent, or leaps with legs switching spots in mid-air