Jazz dance is an urban and multilateral form of expression.
Every country in the world has contributed to its development with its own roots, culture and traditions. The multivalence and richness in styles of this form of art are fascinating. . I was fortunate to begin my career as an artist with a teacher and even more a great jazz dance pedagogue, Matt Mattox, whose work has influenced several generations of artists. The barre, thediagonals, shortcuts and choreographies 1. I have always considered bar exercises as being the basics in dancing.