Frank Hatchett’s Jazz Dance

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Author(s): Hatchett, Gitlin
Published: 3-8-2000
SHK00460

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A unique blend of energy, expressiveness, individual interpretation, and physical conditioning, VOP is the hot style of jazz dance that’s captivating dancers and audiences alike. Frank Hatchett—one of the well-known, influential teachers and choreographers in the world—coined the term VOP at the same time as teaching his students how to accent a step and stylize a movement. Since that time, VOP has become synonymous with Hatchett’s style of jazz dance.

Hatchett perfected his unique style at the same time as teaching stars such as Madonna, Brooke Shields, Naomi Campbell, Vanessa Williams, Olivia Newton-John, MTV’s Downtown Julie Brown, Justine Bateman, and Savion Glover. All documented in this one-of-a-kind book, Frank Hatchett’s Jazz Dance gives you a in the back of-the-scenes look at Frank Hatchett and his exciting style of dance, with an in-depth look at what VOP is and where it came from.

After you gain a basic understanding of the Hatchett style, it is time to lace up your jazz shoes. Warm-ups include rhythmic, center, floor, and isolation exercises that not only increase flexibility, strength, and keep an eye on but also get you in the mood to move. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’ll be able to easily follow the step-by-step approach that’s accompanied by 242 photographs demonstrating the proper movements and techniques.

Frank Hatchett’s Jazz Dance is divided into four levels of difficulty, allowing you to easily progress through the stages of basic, beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate/advanced. Hatchett hints accompany each step to address proper alignment, technique, common areas for improvement, and how to stylize the movement.

Once you’ve learned this unique approach, you’ll be able to add your own artistic interpretation, creating jazz movements and combinations to make the style come alive. Then you’ll actually understand the innovation and spirit in this magnificent art form.

Writer(s): Hatchett, Gitlin
Published: 3-8-2000
SHK00460

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