As So You Think You Can Dance fans, we wonder what defines "jazz" dance from contemporary?

Question

The music seems unimportant....is it props? Is it certain movements?

I LOVE this show...but really want to know.

Answer 1

contemporary or modern is more flowing and funkier moves

jazz tends to be more stiff and sharp

Answer 2

well what do u mean?

if u mean what it's considered, its basically a mix of modern (contemporary) and hip hop.

umm well jazz can easily be recognized by a lot of things.

heres an example:

in ballet, when you do a pirouette, you have to make sure your leg is turned out and your toe is pointed. in jazz, you dont necessarily have to point your toe and when you do a pirouette the leg is turned in. theres a lot of broadway-ish moevents in jazz.

Answer 3

Contemporary you have to really precise lines whereas jazz lines are important too but it's more of having fun

Contemporary is bringing the passion to the music