Resources

Both the Chorus Line and the Jazz Troupe have specific items you have to purchase for our performance. This is a maximum of four items (for the Chorus Line - a leotard, tights, shoes, and lipstick, for the Jazz Troupe - a shirt, pants or a skirt, and shoes). If you perform with us again in the future, you’ll reuse those items, so you won’t be constantly purchasing new costumes. All other costume accessories are provided by us!

For the Chorus Line, visit this page for costume guidelines.

For the Jazz Troupe, visit this page for costume guidelines.

There are so many dancers from the past and present who we look to for inspiration and knowledge. Here are just a few names and videos to get you started.

Historic Dancers:

• Josephine Baker

• Mabel Lee

• Katherine Dunham

• Florence Hill and Bessie Dudley

• Daisy Richardson

• Norma Miller

• Al Minns and Leon James

Current Dancers:

• Kanini Kiiru

• Tyedric Hill

• LaTasha Barnes

• Dr. Marie N’Diaye

This list of recommended reading will be updated often, so check back for more suggestions on furthering your own jazz knowledge!

There are several chorus lines with with information about chorus line and vernacular jazz history already compiled: Sister Kate Dance Company and The Diamond Dolls.

More resources coming soon!