Overview

This class introduces the core movement vocabulary that shaped Broadway through the decades. Students learn the signature styles of each era—1920s Ragtime, tap, vaudeville, Charleston; 1930s Latin influences and early jazz; 1940s jazz, modern, swing, and tap; 1950s ballet‑infused jazz from Robbins and de Mille; and 1960s rock, roll, and disco. It’s a foundation in true American Theater Dance, essential for any performer training for musical theater.