Beginning Jazz Dance is a part of Human Kinetics? Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and musical theatre dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text includes a web resource offering video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a guide to learning, performing, and viewing dance.

Includes access to supplemental web resource.

Introduction to jazz dance -- Preparing for class -- Safety and health -- Learning and performing jazz dance technique -- Basic jazz dance positions -- Basic jazz dance techniques -- In the center and across the floor -- History of jazz dance.