It is not monotonous and dry. Changes happen often and are unexpected. The various styles of jazz dance have grown from the emphasis on individual style and improvisation. As seen in the hip-hop dancers of today, jazz dance emphasizes individual expression. Each teacher, dancer, and choreographer brings a unique style into the mix.
Conformity is frowned upon.
In addition to syncopation and individuality, connection with the music is another element of jazz dance. The music and the dance go hand in hand. The Jazz Family Tree Now imagine jazz dance to be a huge oak tree. Okay, it may take quite an imagination but please humor me. At its roots, we find jazz music.