Jazz

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Jazz dance was the original name for tap dance, which was danced to jazz music. Since then, jazz dance has evolved into a sharp, energetic style of dance with loose movements and a definite rhythm. Jazz dance is very popular on Broadway, where the great choreographer Bob Fosse used jazz dance moves in musicals like Chicago and Caberet.

1. 1. What is the name of a great jazz choreographer?
   1. a. Liza Minelli
   2. b. Stephen Sondheim
   3. c. Bob Fosse
2. 2. Where is jazz dance popular?
   1. a. New York
   2. b. On Broadway
   3. c. California
3. 3. What music was jazz dance done to originally?
   1. a. Swing
   2. b. Jazz
   3. c. Rock

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