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  The root of jazz dance can be traced back to African American culture and   tap dance   at around the beginning of the 20th century. Throughout its evolution and development, jazz dance gained popularity because of its features in movies and Broadway productions and the talent of   famous jazz dancers   mentioned in our article. Top 10 Most Famous Jazz Dancers In The History 1. Jack Cole Jack Cole was dubbed as “The Father of Theatrical Jazz Dance”, playing the roles of a choreographer, a dancer, and a theater director. The famous American jazz dancer created a style of jazz-ethnic ballet which is still widely used in many advertisements, musicals, movies, nightclub revenues, and music videos today. As per Martin Gottfried, an American critic, Cole earned his place in the history of choreographing for inventing the basics of jazz dance. Cole’s style of dancing is acrobatic, angular, and performances are done by small dancing groups instead of a huge company. T...

  Burlesque dancing has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, dating all the way back to the Victorian era. It is still appreciated in the 21st century due to its sensual and glamorous appeal. In the world of burlesque dancing, the names of these  most famous burlesque dancers  are at the very top. Their masterful performances may leave you breathless by the time the curtain is drawn! Top 10 World-Famous Burlesque Dancers 1. Dita Von Teese Such is the influence of Dita Von Teese (born Heather Renée Sweet) that she is considered by many as the “Queen of Burlesque”. Originally, Dita had plans to become a classical ballerina. But, at 19, she visited a stripclub for the first time and was “blown away” by the lack of originality in the routines she saw there. She then became a woman on a mission: to revolutionize the exotic dancing scene. And revolutionized it, she did. Dita Von Teese became a veritable burlesque icon. Her elegant disposition as a classically-tra...

  Tap dancing is always all the rage thanks to its unique energy, spunk, and originality. And, good tap dancers are always appreciated because they bring lighthearted performances on both the big screen and community productions. Here we provide you with a list of  the world’s famous tap dancers , who bring inspiration to people who love this classic genre. Top 10 Most Famous Tap Dancers Famous male tap dancers 1. Savion Glover Savion Glover is the most famous tap dancer in the world, born in 1973 in America. He is also a choreographer and an actor. He graduated in 1991 from Newark Arts secondary school. At first, he chose the “young and funk” style. He defines funk as the bass line. He thinks it is what keeps people rolling with the beat. His teacher – Gregory Hines – who is also a tap dancer, once said that Glover is the best tap dancer of all time. He has the ability to take old-school moves then upgrade and change them to fit his unique style. Savion Glover is outstanding ...

  Break dancing is one of the greatest cultural staples of the vibrant, energetic 80s and 90s. It represented the young – yet mighty – hip-hop movement that was quickly gaining popularity and attention everywhere. Of course, filmmakers caught onto the trend. From old-school directors like Joel Silberg with his 1984 cult-classic Breakin’ to Anne Fletcher with the 2006 summer-hit Step Up, you’re basically spoiled for choice. In this post,  City Dance  will review the  top 8 best break dance movies  you should check out if you’re interested in the genre! Top 8 Greatest Break Dance Movies to Watch 1. Wild Style (1983) According to many movie critics, Wild Style is “the most important hip-hop movie, ever.” Though it may not have a big budget or award-winning cinematography, what the director – Charlie Ahearn – achieved was the atmosphere. The movie encapsulated the early days of the hip-hop movement perfectly. It’s also considered to be the first hip-hop theme m...