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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 4 by Darryl Retter
Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 4 by Darryl Retter is a collection of three recital-ready jazz dances that combine performance choreography with progressive classroom training.
Progression Connection
What makes Danceography different is Progression Connection.
Each dance includes 10 across-the-floor progressions built directly from movement found in the corresponding choreography. Teachers can introduce these combinations during the technique-focused part of the dance year, giving students time to develop the movement vocabulary, musicality, coordination, and performance qualities they will later use in the recital dance.
Dances Included
Bring It - Low Intermediate Jazz | Ages 9-11
A high-energy pop jazz piece built around personal responsibility and staying accountable to your own goals. The positive message gives young dancers something meaningful to connect with while the driving music encourages confident movement, strong musicality, and energetic performance quality.
Running time: 2:35
Thank You - Intermediate Jazz | Ages 12-14
A smooth, groove-driven jazz piece that introduces a classic musical idea to a new generation with updated lyrics and a contemporary pop feel. The relaxed but rhythmic sound gives intermediate dancers opportunities to work with musicality, style, dynamics, and controlled performance quality.
Running time: 2:24
Individuacity - Advanced Jazz | Teens
A high-energy jazz piece with a pop-gospel feel and an uplifting message about individuality. The music builds with a bold, celebratory energy that encourages dancers to perform with confidence and conviction, while the choreography challenges strong jazz dancers with demanding movement and dynamic performance quality.
Running time: 2:40
Download Includes
⚠️ Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.
- Step-by-step choreography video and performance video for all three dances
- Six music files (Performance mix for each dance and Radio mix for each dance)
- Choreography notes
- 30 Progression Connection across-the-floor exercises (10 exercises developed from each dance)
Why Teachers Love This Collection
Danceography on Jazz gives teachers more than three finished recital routines. The Progression Connection exercises allow dancers to work with movement concepts and technical vocabulary from each piece before applying them to the choreography.
That creates a clear progression from classroom training to recital performance, while giving teachers three distinct jazz pieces for different ages, levels, and performance styles.
