How are jazz dance&jazz music connected?
Jazz has remained a popular musical and dance style because of its ability to reflect cultural changes while holding on to its original flair. Jazz music and jazz dance originate from the simple desire to have self-expression.CultureBoth jazz dance and jazz music find their origins in the United States by way of black culture. This gives the dance its eclectic style, as it was birthed from a people with eclectic roots.LocationAccording to an overview of jazz dance by Dance Schools, “the birthplace of jazz has various origins: New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Kansas City are just a few. But New Orleans was and still remains a main jazz center.” Naturally, jazz dance reflects the styles of the music’s location.EvolutionAccording to Swing Music, jazz music adapted to changing times and culture, eventually branching into different styles including swing. The Dance Schools website states that jazz dance similarly evolved from tap dancing to more genre-specific dances like the Cakewalk, B
