In a traditional jazz walk you move in a forward direction, as you go across the floor.
Step with your left on odd counts.
Step with your right on even counts.
Step toe down first, heel down last.
Keep your feet turned out at all times.
Slide your foot through 1st position, turned out, each step.
Try jazz walks at different tempos!
Try jazz walks with attitude!
Your music is always changing so should the quickness or slowness of your jazz walks as you keep the tempo.
This audio prompt is slower at 73 BPM
BPM = Beats Per Minute
Using all the elements of a jazz walk, but you walk sideways while your shoulders and torso still face the audience.
You can cross over just in front, for switch it from front to back!
Step with your left on odd counts.
Step with your right on even counts.
Step toe down first, heel down last.
Keep your feet turned out at all times.
Slide your foot through 1st position turned out each step.
You are in demi plié at all times.
Since this is a relatively easy exercise, take the opportunity to practice your acting and emotions while you jazz walk. Portraying different feelings while you perform puts you at a higher level.
Feel the mood of the music and portray the emotion of the song on your face and body language.
Listen for the different tempos. You may be surprised that songs you expect to be quick are actually slow!
Where you are feeling scared.
Where you are the villain, the dark and scary person.