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AJW 2013 Solo Jazz Dance-Off

Name: AJW 2013 Solo Jazz Dance-Off
Description: The final dance-off in the Solo Jazz competition at AJW 2013. A dance-off format has competitors facing each other in turns, so you see the improvisational skill and the relationship with the audience. Watch the vocabulary, from vintage steps to bold personal ideas, and how dancers react to each oth

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The final dance-off in the Solo Jazz competition at AJW 2013. A dance-off format has competitors facing each other in turns, so you see the improvisational skill and the relationship with the audience. Watch the vocabulary, from vintage steps to bold personal ideas, and how dancers react to each other. A lively piece of solo jazz competition. It is also worth noting how supportive the crowd tends to be in solo contests, with cheering for good ideas and strong rhythmic accents.

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