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Ballet is more structured and has a traditional set of movements, whereas Jazz dance is more fluid and allows for improvisation.

Hip Hop is more grounded, with movements that are isolated and punchy, while Jazz dance often has a smooth flow and utilizes the whole body.

Tap Dance focuses on creating rhythmic foot patterns with taps, while Jazz dance emphasizes body movements and may incorporate some tap steps.

Contemporary Dance often involves floor work and abstract movement, while Jazz dance is more upright and theatrical.

Modern Dance has a focus on expression and storytelling, Jazz dance is more focused on style and technique.

Ballroom Dance includes partner dances with specific steps, while Jazz dance is usually solo and features improvisation.

Flamenco is a Spanish dance characterized by hand clapping and intricate footwork, differing from the smooth style of Jazz dance.

Salsa involves a lot of partner work, spins, and rhythmical steps, which contrasts with the solo format and smooth flow of Jazz dance.

Lyrical Dance expresses the emotion of the music, often blending ballet and jazz, using the fluidity present in both styles.

Swing Dance includes lifts, flips, and fast-paced footwork, while Jazz dance may incorporate swing elements but with a different emphasis.

Breakdancing features athletic moves such as spinning and freezing, while Jazz is more stylistic with smoother footwork and line extensions.

Folk Dance is based on traditional ethnic music and steps, while Jazz dance has a modern feel with inspiration from various sources.

Belly Dance is characterized by intricate torso and hip movements, while Jazz dance focuses more on full-body movements and may be influenced by belly dance movements.

Argentine Tango has close embraces and intricate footwork, unlike the open stances and high kicks in Jazz dance.

African Dance is deeply rhythmic and often involves communal participation, while Jazz dance takes some influence from African movements but is typically performed for an audience.

Capoeira blends dance, martial arts, and acrobatics, incorporating more combat-like movements than Jazz dance.

Bollywood Dance combines classical Indian dance, folk dances, and modern influences, while Jazz dance has a strong focus on syncopation and improvisation.

Irish Dance is characterized by quick foot movements and a stiff upper body, whereas Jazz dance uses a fluid upper body and various hand gestures.

Polynesian Dance, like Hula, emphasizes storytelling with the hands and hips, which differs from the full-body aesthetic of Jazz dance.

Country Western Dance is generally danced to country music, with patterns that differ from the improvisation and syncopation found in Jazz dance.

Krump is characterized by free, expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic movement, while Jazz dance has a more formal structure and is more polished.

Reggaeton involves a lot of body isolations and grounded movements, whereas Jazz dance typically has more leaps and turns.

Clog Dancing utilizes wooden shoes to create rhythms, which is quite distinct from the expressive and theatrical movements in Jazz dance.

Butoh is a form of Japanese dance theater that encompasses a diverse range of activities, techniques, and motivations, in contrast to Jazz dance which is more rhythmic and energetic.