A little about Jazz
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Jazz, an American classical music, is a diverse genre of music that stems from native American and African music. Inspired by blues music, Jazz first became popular in the early 1920’s in clubs in cities like New Orleans and Chicago. Jazz was so popular in the 1930’s that there were even white jazz singers. Big bands such as Ben Goodman and Glen Miller came into play. But some viewed them as swing more than jazz.
I’ve often found Jazz to be sad and mostly about heartache and troubles of life. To me, it’s more like they were based off of the performers lives. Do you know that a lot of Jazz performers died from drug and alcohol abuse. Jazz is based off of a classical background and you have to learn the chords and scales of the songs. It takes improvisation and lots of imagination to play it well. Jazz can be quite difficult, but for some jazz is just in the blood.
Jazz dance wear
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Jazz wear, has always been “less is more” for me. Jazz dancers seldom wear full-length jazz pants and capri pants these days. Most of them prefer “booty shorts“, or “hot pants“. And these Jazz wear, are taking over in the world of jazz. Doest it make sense to you to wear less clothing while dancing and getting sweaty. Jazz dancers everywhere love wearing these short, tight shorts and pairing them with fitted tops.
Halter Tops
Halter tops are very big in jazz wear. They look cute and stylish and provides very good bustline support. Stylish rouching has become very popular on dance tops. It makes jazz wear look more like normal, everyday clothing. Check out the latest color of the season before you buy your Jazz wear. I personally prefer blue as it is a beautiful color that flatters everyone.
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Crystals
Crystals are a must in jazz wear. It makes your Jazz wear more elegant and catchy. Crystals can be done across the back of shorts or pants to spell out dance or other catchy, dance related words. You may want to look for “booty shorts” detailed with crystals along the sides or across the top. Will definitely mesmerize the crowds.
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Lyrical Shoes
Lyrical shoes are also quite popular in the jazz dance circle. These new styles have been created to give an even better illusion that the dancer is not wearing any shoes. Lyrical shoes are more comfortable for jazz dancers and manufacturers are making them easier to stay on the feet. Though lyrical shoes are not technically jazz shoes, dancers are still wearing them for jazz classes and sometimes even performances.
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Jazz wear has evolved into minimal coverage and jazz dancers are showing more skin than ever before . Between “booty shorts“, fitted shirts, and lyrical shoes that make a jazz dancer look barefoot, it is obvious that the evolving trend to find comfort and style while decreasing body coverage is definitely an interesting fashion movement that’s here to stay in today’s jazz wear .
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