Swing with Us NYC

Swingwithusnyc is a safe inclusive group dedicated to continuing the legacy and narrative of Lindy hop in Harlem and NYC

OrganizationsMelanie GeorgeNovember 21, 2019New York, NYadvocacy, vernacular, education, new york, nyc

Loyola Marymount University

Studio and theory coursework are designed to integrate practical dance experience with more formal academic study so that the student is educated as a dancer who can perform, write, and speak about the art of Dance and dancing.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeMay 6, 2019Los Angeles, CAtheatrical, theatrical jazz, contemporary, contemporary jazz, classical, classical jazz, California, los angeles, authentic jazz, vernacular

DC Hand Dance: Capital City Swing

This is a first of its kind literary work, solely dedicated to a discussion and exploration of Washington D.C.'s popular (swing) partner dance style and cultural art form; D.C. Hand Dance.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 16, 2018book, out of print, african-american dance, Kim L. Frazier, DC hand dance, washington, D.C., District of Columbia, hand dance, social dance, vernacular

Authentic Jazz Dance: A Retrospective

Authentic Jazz Dance: A Retrospective by Pepsi Bethel published by American Authentic Jazz Dance Theatre is out of print.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018book, out of print, technique, vernacular, african-american dance, 1970s, pepsi bethel, authentic jazz

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Located in the heart of Las Vegas, the department of dance strives to train world-class dancers who meet the growing needs of the entertainment capital of the world.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 5, 2018Las Vegas, Nevadacommercial, contemporary, classical jazz, classical, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, vernacular, latin jazz, funk, street jazz, modern jazz, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, west coast jazz, nevada, las vegas

Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah’s dance programs provide the academic and professional preparation demanded by a wide variety of careers.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Winchester, Virginiacommercial, contemporary, classical jazz, theatrical jazz, virginia, authentic jazz, lyrical, vernacular, winchester

Performance Dance at the Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

The Dance program is the most intensive and comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind in Canada. Delivered by a faculty with extensive professional experience and a passion for student development, the program has earned widespread respect throughout the Canadian and international dance communities.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Our students choose from a variety of introductory and advanced courses, each designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the technical, theoretical and historical aspects of dance. Beginning to advanced technique courses are offered in Modern, Ballet, Jazz and Global Dance.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Geneva, New Yorkclassical jazz, classical, authentic, authentic jazz, vernacular, lyrical, latin jazz, theatrical jazz, Neo-jazz, new york, geneva

Holla Jazz

Established in 2016 by Artistic Director Natasha Powell, Holla Jazz was founded as a forum for developing and presenting artists that work and improvise together, to create harmonious and transformative experiences. The company aims to reinvigorate jazz dance with its sister dances including hip hop and house, as innovative and important vehicles for expression, while showcasing freedom and one’s own identity through the spirit of jazz.

CompaniesMelanie GeorgeAugust 30, 2018Toronto, Ontario Canadaconcert dance, authentic, toronto, canada, natasha powell, holla jazz, vernacular

Modern Jazz Dance

Modern Jazz Dance by Delores Kirton Cayou published by Mayfield Publishing Company is out of print.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeAugust 29, 2018book, out of print, technique, instruction, vernacular, recreational, african dance, african-american dance, delores kirton cayou, 1970s

Steppin' on the Blues: The Visible Rhythms of African American Dance

Former dancer Jacqui Malone throws a fresh spotlight on the cultural history of black dance.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeAugust 28, 2018book, in print, jazz history, social dance, african dance, african-american dance, jaqui malone, stepping, marching bands, cholly atkins, vernacular, minstrelsy

Recreational Jazz Dance: A Syllabus of Jazz Dance Terms and Recreational Jazz Dances

Recreational Jazz Dance: A Syllabus of Jazz Dance Terms and Recreational Jazz Dances by Ann I Czompo published by Quik-Print Service is out of print.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeAugust 28, 2018book, out of print, technique, instruction, vernacular, Ann I. Czompo, recreational

Jazz Dance: The Story of American Vernacular Dance

The late Marshall Stearns was author of The Story of Jazz, and was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and Institute of Jazz Studies. He died in 1966 while completing his book Jazz Dance co-authored by his wife Jean. Jean Stearns is an authority on jazz and assisted her late husband Marshall in researching and writing Jazz Dance.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeAugust 28, 2018book, in print, essays, jazz history, social dance, pop culture, lindy hop, authentic jazz, vernacular

Rhythmically Speaking

Rhythmically Speaking is an American vernacular dance presenting organization that sees these diverse forms as socially-informed, musically-driven and versatile frameworks to explore movement that ignites and unites.

OrganizationsMelanie GeorgeJune 26, 2018Twin Cities, MNadvocacy, twin cities, st paul, minneapolis, presenter, rhythmically speaking, vernacular

Chapman University

As dance majors at Chapman, students participate in a strong professional training program with high quality productions while still enjoying the benefits of a small university. Students may choose from a pre-professional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance or from the more broad based Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Contemporary and Commercial Jazz styles are taught.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeJune 25, 2018Orange, Californiacommercial, contemporary, california, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, vernacular, classical jazz, latin jazz, funk, street jazz, modern jazz, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, west coast jazz, orange

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