What is Broadway?Broadway can refer to several different

things:A wide avenue in New York City, that runs the full

length of ManhattanCollection of 40 theatres in the theatre district

commonly known as BroadwayPlays, musicals or special attractions performed

on stage for an audience

History of BroadwayDates back to 1750, when New York city

first had a presence of theatreHowever, Broadway was not popular until

the 1900sIn the early 1900s, Broadway moved to

theatres in Times Square From 1920-1930 Broadway theatres were

built across 11 blocks in the city of New York, which is called the Theatre District

Types of MusicalsBook Musical

Traditional music with a strong story that drives the music and the characters

Concept MusicalMusical where the concept or message is just as, if not

more important than the story

Jukebox MusicalMusic using only songs from a group or artist

What is dance?Dance is an art form that involves movement of

the body. It is not possible to say when this form of art originated; however, it started thousands of years ago. Dance may be participatory, social, performed, ceremonial, or competitive. It is an important part of ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, and entertainment. Choreography may be performed solo, with a partner, or with a group; either way, each dance tells a story.

Ballet

Ballet serves as a backbone for many other styles of dance, as many other dance genres are based on ballet. Ballet is based on techniques that have been developed over centuries. Ballet uses music and dance to tell stories. Ballet dancers have the ability to transport an audience to another world.

Jazz

Jazz is a fun dance style that relies heavily on originality and improvisation. Many jazz dancers mix different styles into their dancing, incorporating their own expression. Jazz dancing often uses bold, dramatic body movements, including body isolations and contractions.

Hip Hop

Hip-hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip-hop music, that evolved from the hip-hop culture. Hip-hop includes various moves such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance. Improvisation and personal interpretation are essential to hip-hop dancing.

Modern Dance

Modern dance is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings. Modern dance was created as a rebellion against classical ballet, emphasizing creativity in choreography and performance