Summary
A beginner jazz lesson that breaks down AXEL TURN in JAZZ step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- Which body parts move the most when you dance AXEL TURN in JAZZ?
- Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
- What other jazz step could you add before or after it?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: jazz, axel turn in jazz.
Try it: Dance AXEL TURN in JAZZ three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.