jazz dance

Brief text and photographs introduce a type of dancing known as jazz.

John, a young boy, tells about his experiences learning jazz dancing. Includes photographs and a word list.

Explores the history of jazz and tap dancing, what is involved in becoming a dancer, and what to look for when watching a jazz or tap dancing performance.

Presents the dance style of award-winning choreographer Bob Fosse, with in-depth descriptions and photographs of dancers performing the moves, from splayed hands and facial expressions to the Fosse arms and backward walks of the dance forms most people remember for bowler hats and white gloves, and the show "Chicago" among others.

Explores the history and development of tap and jazz dance from its African and Irish origins, profiling a number of famous dancers and performers.

Cassie wants to be a dancer when she grows up but is afraid to dance in front of anyone outside her family, until the day of her first jazz performance arrives and her mother and a new friend help her to gain confidence.

A photographic introduction to jazz dancing, providing a brief explanation of the style, discussing what dancers wear, describing some of the steps, and looking at a jazz dance recital. Includes a glossary.