Lou Donaldson, the iconic alto saxophonist who helped shape the soul of American jazz ... between complex jazz arrangements and the soulful rhythms that moved people on dance floors across ...

The sensuality of Marilyn Monroe's dance routine in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was ground-breaking for 1953 He's been called the father of American jazz dancing. But Jack Cole was also the man who ...

The event marks a historic appearance for the legendary dance company, which has been hailed as “American jazz dance royalty” by the Chicago Tribune. Known for its powerful and energetic performances, ...

The American musical art form jazz emerges ... at least 60 communities across the nation enact laws prohibiting jazz in public dance halls. The introduction of Prohibition in 1920 brings jazz ...

African American music forms of slave culture ... of performances in their lives as working artists. Dance bands play early jazz instrumentals and vocals. Presenting artists: Mae Wheeler, Speedy ...

Styles: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Fitness-Influenced Dance ... Classes for Older Adults Summer Camp About CENTER FOR AMERICAN DANCE INC. Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the ...

Rhythm. Color. Movement. Seeing sound through art. The rich sounds, rhythms, and colors of jazz inspired prominent visual artists of the 20th century. In depicting African American culture, Romare ...