Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance


Feature Writer: Terry Finch
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From the classical Swan Lake to modern Alvin Ailey, Fosse to burlesque, Fred Astaire to Gregory Hines, Ballet, Jazz and Tap Dance can encompass a multitude of styles and concepts. When children learn the fundamentals of dance, ballet is established as the foundation for other styles. Jazz is the stylistic incorporation of movement, and tap involves freedom of the feet and percussive rhythms.

Suite 101's Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance category fuses dance styles, how-tos, and commentary on studio dance classes and professional performances in the world today. Please email me with insights and ideas in any style of dance.

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SYTYCD Season 6 Top 14 Elimination Episode

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

In the latest set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. more...

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 14

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top seven female and seven male dancers, performing in pairs for America. more...

SYTYCD Season 6 Top 16 Elimination Episode

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

In the first set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. more...

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 16

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top eight female and eight male dancers, performing in pairs for America. more...

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 18

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top nine female and nine male dancers, performing in pairs for the judges. more...

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 20

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' opens with ten female and ten male dancers, performing in pairs for the judges' critiques. more...

How Dancers Can Achieve a Better Body Line

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

All dancers have heard that they need to enhance their lines, control their lines, or lengthen their lines. What are lines, or body lines, for dancers? more...

How to Properly Care for a Dance Studio Floor

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance (general)

Dance teachers and studio owners should remember to take proper care of the floors in their dance studios, for both the floors' longevity and the safety of their dancers. more...

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