An introduction to the dynamic and classic jazz style of Jojo Smith.

Jazz barre exercises

Jazz dance isolations

Short Choreography Combo

Jojo Smith, the veteran Broadway dancer who helped define disco in Hollywood films as one of the go-to contemporary choreographers and coaches of the 1970s disco era, working with John Travolta on Saturday Night Fever.  He went on to work with such stars as Barbra Streisand, Debbie Allen, and more. Jo Jo also served as founder of JoJo’s Dance Factory, which continues its legacy to this day.

Sue Samuels is a teacher, choreographer, and performer that has established herself as one of the staples of the performing arts community of today. Named as a legendary NYC Dance Teacher by Backstage Magazine, and with over 35 years of experience, her expertise is often sought after for mentoring and coaching purposes by professionals and aspiring artists from around the world. Her students have included numerous stage, film, and tv stars including Melba Moore, Brooke Shields, and Irene Cara.

Performance and choreographic credits include lead dancer and assistant choreographer in such shows as Got Tu Go Disco at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway, The Johnny Hallyday Show in Paris, The Brazil Export Show in Rio de Janeiro to name a few. Televised credits include All My Children, Jerry Lewis Telethon, Contemporary Women, the Arthritis Telethon with Melba Moore, Zoom, and numerous commercials and industrials for Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Wheat Thins, Head & Shoulders, Adidas, Glaxo, Members Only among others.

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