Jazz Dance Videos - Dance New York, Jazz Dance for Kids

A high-energy jazz class for children ages four through six. The class begins with a simple warm up and stretch by teacher Rosemary Boross and her beginner preschool students performed to exciting percussion music. Following are four different dances in four different styles of jazz. The dances are demonstrated and explained step-by-step to make it easy to dance along. 30 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Join internationally renowned choreographer and master jazz teacher Bob Rizzo and his dancers for a complete Jazz Dance Class. This class has been specifically designed for the beginner as well as the intermediate and advanced level student. Bob and his dynamic young students present the material in clear-cut, easy to follow sequences. This DVD includes: Center Warm-Up, Jazz Barre, Floor Stretches, Progressions, Turns & Jumps for all levels, and Routines for Intermediate & Advanced levels. Presented in a clear and concise format, every second of the tape is not only educational - it's also fun! Bob Rizzo has taught dance for the undergraduate program at New York University, Broadway Dance Center and at STEPS on Broadway. You’ve seen his dances in commercials for Levi's 501 Jeans, Kellogg's Pop Tarts and Teddy Grahams. He also holds the distinction as choreographer for three New York City based soap operas: As The World Turns, All My Children and The Guiding Light. 55 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region.

Dance your way into shape. An exciting exercise video which is also an introduction to jazz dancing. Ann Coombes, a dance instructor for over 10 years, leads a class that helps beginners develop a routine, and paces accomplished dancers through their workouts. The workout includes warm-up, floor progressions and dance combinations. Regular use of the Jazz Workout will strengthen and shape the legs and total body, as well as increase flexibility. 55 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

A double length CD with 20 “hot” musical selections for Jazz, Tap, Lyrical and Hip Hop dancing. This fully orchestrated CD features today’s latest sounds for use in classroom and routines. It also features music from the following videos: Simply Funk, Urban Funk, Jazz-A-Matazz, Dance NY-Jazz, Dance NY-Lyrical, Funky Rhythm Tap, Hoofin' and Musical Theatre Dance. 50 mins.

Like Music Jam CD-Vol. 1, this CD is loaded with over 50 minutes of great dance music for class and routines. It also has the music for PERCUSSIVE TAP, LYRICAL JAZZ and TECHNO POP. The additional selections include musical stylings such as Latin, House, Big Band and Percussion.

This CD is jam packed with today’s hottest dance music. Great for class, routines, and recitals. Funk around with fully orchestrated bands playing Techno, House, Hip Hop, and Funk. This electric CD will make your dancing soar! (2003)

Learn Jazz in a step-by-step instructional format, led by dance instructor, performer, and fitness professional Leslea Clark-Zinna. The program begins with a lesson in Step-Touch and Pivot, then moves into Kick, Ball-Change and Jazz Square. Finally, you'll learn Three Point Turns and Shimmies. Plus, you'll learn a routine that combines all the dance moves together, creating your very own recital. Includes a free step-by-step poster and bonus CD! 36 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Bob and his talented dancers will teach and entertain you with three full length pieces of choreography. Each routine is designed for a specific level and is broken down into easy to follow segments. Beginner - Get into the "groove" with a fun routine featuring three dancers combining basic steps with lots of style and pizzazz! Intermediate - Jive to the jitterbug as Bob's choreography incorporates the elements of 40's jazz, show dance, and partnering! Advanced - The accomplished dancer gets to strut their stuff with sassy and smooth moves in this beautifully choreographed piece. Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe. 50 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Ray and his talented dancers will teach and entertain you with three full length pieces of choreography. Each routine is designed for a specific level and is broken down into easy to follow segments. Fun, fresh and exciting choreography brought to you from the dance capital of the world .. .New York City! For Beginners - A lovely trio of young dancers introduce the beginning elements of Lyrical dance in a soft, flowing routine. For the Intermediate - Ray's intermediate piece adds detail, floor work and expression to create a sultry duet. And Advanced - The more advanced dancer will be challenged with a sensual routine that captures the essence of New York Dance. Ray Leeper teaches at the Broadway Dance Center and travels as a master teacher and choreographer throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. In addition, Ray was honored with the Gold Award for excellence in jazz choreography by Leo's Dancewear at the Jazz Dance World Congress held at the Kennedy Center. Produced and directed by Bob Rizzo. 50 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

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This material-filled video presents lifts and partnering skills for young dancers taught by Don Mirault and demonstrated by two young teams, one ages 7 and 8, the other ages 11 and 12. Don presents a variety of easy and effective lifts you can integrate into your choreography. Along with individual lifts, Don shows the basic mechanics of lifting, proper line and hand placement, how to adjust lifts to each dancer's strengths, and how to develop teams. Competition studios - lifts and partner work always score high! Schools - boys love the challenge of lifts! It allows them to immediately shine as they increase their technique level! Created to meet the demand of dance teachers! 50 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

Creating dynamic choreography can be an insurmountable challenge whether you're a studio teacher creating a jazz dance for a recital, a modern dance teacher preparing for your school's annual concert, or the director of an elite performing group getting ready to compete. Janet Roston shows you how to utilize the basic principles of choreography to create dances with IMPACT! This unique video incorporates both modern and jazz styles to illustrate a variety of ways to create powerful choreography that will excite your audience! Integrate these concepts into your classes as well as on the stage. Make a difference in your choreography NOW! 40 mins. (1999) DVD-All-Region.

Featured Instructor: Cathy Roe. In the DVD, four dances are featured including: Now You Has Jazz; Don't Mean a Thing if you Ain't Got that Swing; Hey Pachuco; and Too Darn Hot. All of these numbers are very upbeat and showy with a lot of sparkle and attitude! Cathy shows you clips of other ideas to assist with your recital theme. With all the material shown, you can easily set out to put together an entire evening of dance with the theme Le Jazz Hot. Cathy Roe is an international dance educator with a degree in dance from Western Michigan University. She is the owner of Cathy Roe Video Productions and Santa Fe Studio Stage. Her experience includes work as a television choreographer, University dance director and studio owner. She has received numerous choreographic awards including the New York Film and Television Award. Age Level: Kids/Teens/Adults. Skill Level: Intermediate. 60 mins. (2002) DVD-Region 1.

Three exciting Intermediate Level Jazz Combinations in this DVD. Each is presented facing front and back with an easy step-by-step approach. Janet Roston shows how to simplify or increase difficulty and how you can develop these combinations into full-length performance pieces. The first combo: a light, lyrical, romantic routine, that celebrates dance and life; featuring a luscious track by recording artist Jan Stevens. The second: A mysterious, haunting Spanish-styled combo; dramatic and powerful. The third: A funky routine, fun and fast-paced, with an opportunity for dancers to flaunt their personality! Dance notes are included. 50 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.