The origins of jazz music are still somewhat unknown. We do know that the first official jazz album was released in 1917 and that it was inspired by music from New Orleans that was popular among the African-American community. Historians aren’t even sure where the word ‘jazz’ comes from. Some believe the term goes back to the Civil…

In this article, you will learn about the 8 Excellent benefits of jazz dancing. Jazz dancing is fun and energetic, consisting of fancy footwork, unique moves, quick turns and big leaps. With flowing movements similar to ballet, jazz dancers combine quick footwork, large leaps and sharp turns in a show of grace and flexibility. Benefits…

Jazz Dance is an ideal way to develop well-rounded dance skills – it’s lively, energetic, and creatively diverse. A combination of popular forms, it can vary in technique within different schools of thought, remaining fluid with the times in which it finds itself.  The Jazz Dance Company at City Academy is led by Maksym Shpachynskyi, who trained at the prestigious Kyiv…