Jazz is a dance that originated from African Plantation. It started in the 1518. In the '40s and '50s drama and song were getting put together. Jazz has popular moves through several years including the Charleston, Jitterbug, Swing, and the Twist.  

Jazz Shoes are important because it is hard to do jazz in the wrong shoes. jazz shoes are known as jazz sandles. Or some people can do jazz in their bare feet. their are other kinds of shoes that cover your whole foot. Like the picture on the right side, they are both dancing with no shoes at all. 

Jazz dancing differs from traditional music because of the beat of the music. This is because jazz is taught all over the world to students. Usually if you take jazz you will also take ballet and tap.

In order to do Jazz you must be flexible, fast, have accurate feet and power for lifts, leaps, and movements.