What is ballet?

Ballet today is much different from its origins which goes back 600 years. In the beginning only men were allowed to dance because acting was considered disgraceful to women. Men dressed as women danced female parts.

What is modern dance?

Modern dance is the name given to a dance tradition that arose as a reaction to ballet. Modern dance favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.

What is jazz dance?

Jazz dance generally refers to a blend of European and African movement traditions performed to the rhythms of jazz music.