Jazz Dance

Question 1

Origination of contemporary Jazz dance included what styles?

Answer 1

Ballet, tap, authentic Hindu dance, Spanish and Latin American styles set to popular American Music of the time

Question 2

“Father of Jazz Dance”

Answer 2

Jack Cole

Question 3

Jack Cole

Answer 3

From Denishawn. Created technique derived from Humphrey and Charles Weidman with innovations based on Indian, Spanish and Latin American styles, all brought together with a taste of Harlem set to American swing music.; Made Marilyn Monroe famous with choreo

Question 4

Matt Mattox

Answer 4

One of first jazz teachers; dancer of Jack Cole

Question 5

Bob Fosse

Answer 5

Big influence on development of Jazz Dance in movie musicals

Question 6

Whose known for his sultry, seductive style of dance?

Answer 6

Bob Fosse

Question 7

Only choreographer to win “triple crown” (Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards) in the same year.

Answer 7

Bob Fosse