Jazz is a technical dance that originates from the African American vernacular style of dancing in the late 1800s. It can be dance to both classical and pop music. In this Modern Jazz module, students will learn the history and development of Jazz, the basics of Jazz steps such as The Jazz Walk, and also learn the fundamental techniques of Jazz. Students will be given a set of Uptempo choreographed dance moves that are taught in class. By the end of the module, students will be able to dance either as a soloist or in a group and put up a stage performance.