The Jazz Dance Manual: Guidelines for Teaching a Comprehensive Jazz Class

Foreword – Nan Giordano 
Introduction 

CHAPTER 1 The Roots of Jazz Dance: A Historical Analysis 
Overview of African Dance History 
Overview of Tap Dance History
Important Figures in Jazz Dance 

CHAPTER 2 The Ten Principles of Jazz Dance 
Grounded Position/Plié 
Rhythm 
Improvisation 
Use of the Torso
Coordination 
Fast Fire 
Parallel Position 
Footwork 
Style 
Isolations 

CHAPTER 3 Basic Elements of Teaching 
Role of the Teacher 
Creating a Positive Class Environment that Builds Self-Esteem 
The Three Learning Styles 
Stages of Development 
Seniors or Young Adults—Maturing Adolescents: Ages 15–20
Basic Aspects of Good Teaching 
Final Thoughts on Teaching 

CHAPTER 4 Guidelines for Teaching a Jazz Technique Class 
Basic Overview for a Structure for Jazz Class
Standing Warm-Up 
Fine Motor Warm-Up
Stretching and Flexibility Exercises 
Strengthening or Conditioning 
Center Exercises 
Locomotor Guidelines
Center Combination Guidelines 
Other Variables for Teaching Class 
Dress Code 

CHAPTER 5 Functional Anatomy and Mechanics for Teaching 
Anatomy 
General Overview of Bodily Structure 
What Are Bones? 
What Are Muscles? 
What Do Muscles Do? 
Injury Prevention 
Injury Indicators 
Returning from an Injury 
Preventive Thoughts for Dancers 
Challenges in Teaching 
Overstretching 
Mechanics of Movement 

CHAPTER 6 Dancers Age 7 and Up 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 

CHAPTER 7 Dancers Age 8 and Up 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 
Warm-Up 
Isolations 
Examples of Strength Exercises 
Locomotor 
Center Combinations 

CHAPTER 8 Dancers Age 9 and Up 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 
Warm-Up 
Center Combinations Guidelines 

CHAPTER 9 Dancers Age 10–11 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 
Warm-Up 
Center Combination Guidelines 

CHAPTER 10 Dancers Age 12–14 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 
Combination Guidelines 
Examples of Flexibility Exercises 

CHAPTER 11 Dancers Age 15–18 
Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines for Class 

CHAPTER 12 Glossary 
Jazz Dance Positions (Stationary) 
Jazz Arm and Hand Positions 
Jazz Terms (Traveling) 
Jazz Turns 
Jazz Jumps and Leaps 
Jazz Turning Jumps and Leaps 
Vernacular Glossary 

CHAPTER 13 Epilogues and Acknowledgments 

Bibliography