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Swing Out New Hampshire

Swing Out New Hampshire

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018Hebron, NHannual, classes, swing dance, performance, showcase, new hampshire, lindy hop, camp

Camp Jitterbug

Camp Jitterbug

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018Seattle, WAannual, classes, swing dance, competition, seattle, washington

Beantown Camp

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018Beverly, MAannual, classes, swing dance, performance, competition, showcase, massachusetts, boston

Class Act: The Jazz Life of Choreographer Cholly Atkins

Class Act: The Jazz Life of Choreographer Cholly Atkins

Class Act tells of Cholly's boyhood and coming of age, his entry into the dance world of New York City, his performing triumphs and personal tragedies, and the career transformations that won him gold records and a Tony for choreographing Black and Blue on Broadway.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018book, in print, biography, jazz history, autobiography, motown, tap, cholly atkins, jaqui malone

Jazz Dance Teaching Manual

Jazz Dance Teaching Manual

Jazz Dance Teaching Manual by Tom Ralabate is published by the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018book, in print, technique, instruction, beginners, fosse, debra mcwaters, ben vereen, bob fosse

Modern Jazz Technique Movements

Modern Jazz Technique Movements

Modern Jazz Technique Movements by Delores Nicholas Tsoukalas published by Pennsylvania State University is out of print.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018book, out of print, technique, Nicholas Tsoukalas, 1960s

Authentic Jazz Dance: A Retrospective

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

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

All dancers study ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique to round out their dance education

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 5, 2018Bowling Greencontemporary, authentic jazz, classical, classical jazz, theatrical jazz, theatrical, kentucky

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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

University of California-Irvine

University of California-Irvine

Students in the UCI Dance Department discover that performance opportunities, creative projects and theoretical studies complement and reinforce each other. This is a supportive educational environment for students to create, perform, analyze and study dance from historical, philosophical and scientific perspectives.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Irvine, CAcommercial, contemporary, california, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, classical jazz, improvisation, latin jazz, street jazz, Neo-jazz, Rhythm generated, irvine

University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo

The BA and BFA dance degrees include a depth and breadth of curriculum with equal emphasis on ballet, modern, jazz and tap.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Buffalo, NYcommercial, contemporary, authentic jazz, authentic, classical jazz, classical, lyrical, networking, Neo-jazz, west coast jazz, new york

University of Arizona

University of Arizona

The unique triple-track design affords students the opportunity to study ballet, modern and jazz with equal emphasis. Students also have the ability in their junior year, to taper their programs of study should they desire to specialize or concentrate more heavily on a particular discipline to meet specific future career goals, while still maintaining breadth in their technical foundation.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Tucson, Arizonacommercial, contemporary, classical, classical jazz, funk, street jazz, lyrical, theatrical, theatrical jazz, arizona, tucson

University of Alabama

Students follow a course of study essential to the field of dance, including performance, ballet, contemporary, jazz, dance history, dance composition, dance for the camera, pedagogy, lighting design and sound and anatomy.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Tuscaloosa, Alabamacommercial, classical, classical jazz, lyrical, Neo-jazz, alabama, Tuscaloosa

SUNY Fredonia

SUNY Fredonia

The program fosters versatility, creativity and technical skill through intensive training in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary Dance, and Jazz, as well as studies in Improvisation, Choreography, Repertory, Dance History, Kinesiology, Music, and Theatre.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Fredonia, New Yorkcommercial, contemporary, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, lyrical, Theatrical, theatrical jazz, new york, fredonia

Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University

SFASU is here to assist you in achieving your academic and professional goals in modern dance, jazz dance, ballet, choreography/dance composition, performance, and dance history.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Nacogdoches, Texascontemporary, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, lyrical, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, Theatrical, Nacogdoches, texas

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University

Coursework centers on ballet, modern and jazz, all three of which are required for all first-years and sophomores. During junior and senior years, students select the techniques they wish to concentrate on. In addition to technique training, students are immersed in theoretical studies that include dance history, kinesiology, music theory/history and choreography.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Dallas, TexasRhythm generated, Jump Rhythm, classical jazz, classical, texas, dallas

Shenandoah Conservatory

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.

Radford University

Radford University

The department nurtures critical and creative thinking through an academic, artistic, and physical support structure that promotes student and faculty excellence. Fulfilling its responsibility as advocate for the arts, the department delivers meaningful dance experiences for the cultural enrichment of the university, local communities, the commonwealth, and beyond.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Radford, Virginiacommercial, contemporary, authentic, authentic jazz, classical, classical jazz, contemporary jazz, latin jazz, theatrical jazz, virginia, radford

Oakland University

Oakland University

Arrive a student and leave a dancer when you join Oakland University’s Dance Program which is committed to innovative, high standard pre-professional training. We provide elite opportunities which prepare students for the transition from student to dance professional.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Rochester, Michiganauthentic jazz, Theatrical, theatrical jazz, michigan, rochester