Vernacular Jazz Dance Lecture

About this course

The session introduces vernacular or authentic jazz dance through its cultural and historical origins, with attention to styles including the Charleston, Black Bottom and Shim Sham. Visual learning resources support a lecture-led exploration of the relationship between jazz music and dance, and the significance of these forms to modern and contemporary creative expression. After the lecture, participants have the opportunity to practise some of the movements discussed.

What you'll learn

• Describe the origins of vernacular jazz dances including the Charleston, Black Bottom and Shim Sham.
• Explain the relationship between jazz dance and music.
• Identify the significance of vernacular jazz forms to the development of modern and contemporary creative expression.

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to learners at all levels and is primarily lecture-based, supported by visual resources. It also includes an opportunity to practise selected dance movements, but the source does not specify any previous experience requirements.

• Suitable for learners at all levels.
• Includes both lecture-based learning and a short practical opportunity.

Before you go

• Bring a notebook and pen.