Early Jazz 1900-1930. The ... at least 60 communities across the nation enact laws prohibiting jazz in public dance halls. ... they also draw young audiences from all social classes, ...

Shimon Braun, founder of the legendary Waves Jazz Dance Company, is reflecting on his extraordinary journey – from fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland to becoming a choreographic force whose work ...

Dance review. What: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Where: Henry J. Leir Stage, Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Road, Becket When: Through Aug. 13 Performances: 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12, noon Aug. 13 Tickets ...

In 2018, esperanza spalding released the song “You Have to Dance” as part of her Grammy-Award-winning record “12 Little Spells.” The jazz composer and bassist’s jaunty tune revolves ...

Founder of legendary Waves Jazz Dance Company shares his story in powerful new memoir 02:05. ... drawing attention from figures like the late CBS Philadelphia journalist Trudy Haynes, ...