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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF

DANCE!

HOME PAGEHello my name is Nina! Today I am

going to teach you about Ballet, Jazz,

and Modern dance! Follow me and I will take you

into a world of dance! Please click

the introduction video first!

JazzBallet

Modern Quiz

Introduction Video

After watching the video please go back to home and go to Ballet

to learn all about the

beautiful dance style!

THE HISTORY OF BALLET!

Time to learn

about the exciting world of Ballet!!

BALLET!

Ballet began in Italy around 1500 A.D It was first started to perform for the Kings and

Queens. Ballet is the core of all dance forms. It is a very fluent and graceful dance form.

BALLET! Catherine de Medicis, who was a member of the

Ruling Family in Florence, Italy, had a passion for ballet. She introduced ballet from to France when she married the King of France.

Over many years, ballet spread throughout the world and became very popular.

Ballet became very popular in America in the 1930’s.

BALLET! George Balanchine introduced ballet to America. He was also the cofounder of the famous New York

City Ballet!

George Balanchine

BALLET CONTINUED… George Balanchine also directed the

famous ballet called the Nutcracker. Here is a short video of the Nutcracker:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXfC2puds1Y

BALLET TERMS!

Arabesque- It is a position standing on one leg while the other leg is extended straight in the back.Grande Jete- Also known as a leap or jump. Bothe legs are extended out opposite from the other in the air. Both knees must be straight.

Now, we will learn

common ballet terms!

BALLET TERMS CONTINUED…

Plié- bending of the knees.

Pirouette- A spin on one foot while going all the way around.

Tutus Leotards Tights Ballet shoes or Point shoes Examples of costumes:

BALLET COSTUMES!

Here are pictures of

the beautiful

ballet costumes!

Tights

Tutu

Point shoes

Leotard

REVIEW TIME!

Do you know the answer?

Question 1: Who introduced ballet in America?

A George Balanchine

B Catherine de Medicis

George Balanchine is CORRECT!

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Catherine de Medicis is INCORRECT

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Question 2: What is this called?

A

B TutuLeotard

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Again!

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Leotard is NOT Correct!A

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about Jazz!

Tutu is CORRECT!!!B

History of Jazz!Now we will learn

about Jazz!

Jazz is very different from ballet. It is danced along to many different rhythms of jazz music.

Jazz began in the early 20th century.

It began in Africa by African Slaves.

They expressed their cultural beliefs through jazz dance.

JAZZ!

Bob Fosse

Bob Fosse was a major dance icon of the 20th century.

He was a famous choreographer, and his main focus was jazz.

Ball Change- changing from right foot, to left foot.

Chasses- stepping across the floor as one foot chasses the other foot.

Jazz Walk- walking in a plié.

Jazz Run- Same as jazz walk however, you are running in a jazz style.

Jazz Dance Terms!

Here are common

jazz terms!

There are many different types of jazz costumes depending on the jazz dance.

Examples of Different Costumes:

Jazz Costumes!

Here are examples

of Jazz costumes

!

Tan Jazz shoes

Black jazz shoes

Here is a video of a famous jazz company called, “Giordano Jazz dance Chicago”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtiKMSbQc8

Time to Review!Question 1: Where did jazz dance begin?

A

B

C

Europe

Africa

America

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the answer is?

A Europe is INCORRECT

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B Africa is CORRECT!

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C America is INCORRECT

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Question 2: What dance style is this video of?

A Jazz

B

C

Modern

Ballet

Do you know the answer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtiKMSbQc8

You got it!A Jazz is CORRECT!

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learn about Modern dance!!

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B Modern is INCORRECT

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History of Modern Dance!Now let’s

learn about the world of modern dance!

Modern dance is opposite of ballet and jazz.

Modern dance is a way of self expression through dance.

Instead of following a set of dance steps, modern dancers interpret their own dance styles and moves.

Modern continued..

Modern dance began in America in the 20th century.

Three important famous modern dancers were: Marthah Graham, Isadora Duncan, and Doris Humphrey.

They were all dancers of the 1930’s and they all introduced modern dance.

The movements of breathing and walking influenced there modern dancing.

Modern continued…

Martha Graham

Here is Martha Graham dancing!

Doris Humphrey

Here is Doris

Humphrey dancing!

Isadora Duncan

Here is Isadora Duncan dancing!

Stag Leap- It is a jump where both legs are straight and split in the air, but the right leg bends out in front when you are leaping.

Stag Turn- Standing on one foot that is bent, and the other leg is behind the body and bent while the dancer is doing a full turn.

Flat back- the feet are in second position and feet are turned out as the upper body is bent forward and making a flat back.

Modern steps:

Modern dancers where many types of costumes depending on the theme of the dance.

Modern dancers dance barefoot. Examples of costumes:

Modern Dance Costumes!

Here is a video of Isadora Duncan!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq2GgIMM060

Review Time!!Question 1: Which of the following is a modern dance step?

A Pirouette

BC

Stag Leap

Jazz Run

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A Pirouette is NOT correct

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B Stag Leap is CORRECT!

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Sorry!C Jazz Run is NOT correct

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Question 2: What is the name of this modern dancer?

A

B

C

Isadora Duncan

Martha Graham

Doris Humphrey

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A Isadora Duncan is Correct! Great Job!! Now Click the home button to take the

quiz!

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B Martha Graham is NOT Correct! Try Again!!

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C Doris Humphrey is NOT correct!Try

Again!

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Quiz Time! Good Luck, you

will do great!!

Question 1: When did ballet begin?

A 1500 A.D

B

C

1200 A.D

1400 A.D Do you know the answer?

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A 1500 A.D is CORRECT!

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C 1400 A.D is NOT Correct

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Question 2: Which dance form began in Africa?

A

B

C

Jazz

Ballet

ModernDo you

know the answer?

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A Jazz is CORRECT!

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B Ballet is NOT Correct

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C Modern is NOT Correct

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Question 3: Which of the following is a Jazz step?

A

B

C

Jazz Walk

Plié

Flat Back

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B Plié is NOT Correct

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C Flat Back is NOT Correct

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Question 4: What is the name of this modern dancer?

A

B

C

Martha Graham

Isadora Duncan

Doris Humphrey

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You got it!

A Martha Graham is CORRECT Great Job!!

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B Isadora Duncan is NOT CorrectTry Again!

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C Doris Humphrey is NOT Correct Try Again!

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Question 5: Which step is a modern step?

A

B

C

Stag Leap

Plié

Jazz Run Do you know the answer?

You got it!A Stag Leap is CORRECT!!

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B Plié is NOT Correct

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C Jazz Run is NOT Correct

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Question 6: Which dance style does this picture belong to?

A

B

C

Ballet

Modern

JazzYou’ve got

this!

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A Ballet is CORRECT!!

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B Modern NOT Correct

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C Jazz is NOT Correct

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Question 7: It is true that modern dancers dance with dance shoes on.

True False

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Question 8: Isadora Duncan was a famous jazz dancer.

True False

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False

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Is CORRECT!!

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it!!! Click the arrow to move

on!

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You are Great!! I hope you had fun!!

Bye!!