Jazz Dance History in America

as researched by Bob Boross

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Introduction
African Contributions
Roots of American Vernacular Dance
Plantation Dances
The American Vernacular
Roots of Theatrical Jazz Dance
Swing Dance
Musical Comedy Dance
George Balanchine and Theatrical Jazz Dance
Jack Cole
Birth of Jazz Dance Techniques
Pioneers of Jazz Dance Techniques
1960s, 1970s
1980s, 1990s