Quick Jazz Lesson - How to Développé

From YouDance · 2021

Quick Jazz Lesson - How to Développé
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Summary

A beginner jazz lesson that breaks down How to Développé 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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All ages

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Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance How to Développé?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other jazz step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: jazz, how to développé.

Try it: Dance How to Développé three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.