By Teresa Alvarez

• Jazz Hop Dance was formed in the new millennium

• This form of dance contains classical jazz dance moves from the Bob Fosse genre and a mix of urban Hip Hop moves used from all over the world

• Pop stars like Britney Spears helped set the standards for Jazz Hop, which included: the basic double pirouette, the fist pumping, the pointed toes and the classical Jazz Hands

• Standard double parallel pirouette

• Ball/flat foot high kick

• Pointed toes!• Standard Jazz Leap• Kick ball change• Jazz Walk• Tilt Jump

• Black Jazz Dance Pants

• Black/tan Jazz Dance Shoes/Sneakers

• Leotards

Jazz Hop Dance attire differs in many ways because so many dancers create their own styles. However, most dancers will always need:

• Now-a-days, Jazz Hop Dance has taken the dance world by storm. Requiring a combination of smoothest moves that are tested by some of the most dedicated dancers.

• Dance shows like, “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew” have set the standards in Jazz Hop. Both shows have choreographed pieces raising the bar a level higher every season.

• Some of the most daring dancers have turned a double pirouette into an eight rotation head spin.

• The music in Jazz Hop varies. Choreographers may choose to use some upbeat new music, while others may use some old 80’s funk music.

• Some of the biggest selections of music come from movies and music videos.

• Most used songs:-”Sexy Back”-”Work Me Down”-”Disturbia”-”When I Grow Up”

• Fact Resources-www.biography.dancehelp.com-www.dancehelp.com-www.allaboutjazz.com-www.fox.com-www.mv.com

• Photo Resources-Pg. 2: www.newsdaily.com-Pg. 3: www.flickr.comwww.martellschoolofdance.comwww.showcasedance.comPg. 4: www.dancestore.comPg. 5: www.mtv.com

www.fox.comPg. 6: www.stepupmovie.com

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