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Customized jazz
dance shows!
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Dancin' Unlimited,
under
the artistic direction of Marilyn York, was the Washington DC
metropolitan area's first jazz dance company, and has been
performing continuously since 1975. Presenting "cabaret style"
shows, we perform a vast repertoire of jazz dance styles, from
classical concert jazz to showy Broadway pieces. Ms. York has
taught, directed and produced jazz dance shows for over 30 years, and is
known for her smooth, classical style. |

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Some of our past performances: |
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International Children's Festival at Wolf Trap |
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Fairfax County Creative Arts Programs in the Schools (CAPS) |
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Celebrate Fairfax! - Fairfax County Fair |
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INOVA Health Care |
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Fairfax Cable Television |
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Washington Convention Center |
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National Paralysis Association |
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Prince Michael Wine Festival |
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The Hecht Company |
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Seventeen Magazine Fashions Shows |
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The Annual Jazz and Tap Dance Festival |
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Salute to Broadway Festival |
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Washington DC metropolitan area's hotels, conventions,
festivals, and concerts |
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Many
private events customized to the client's requirements. |
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Sample Programs: |
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Customized Shows:
We customize our dance program to meet your jazz
dance and musical theater entertainment interests.
We will tailor the show for the audience, event, time
and space. |
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Discovering Dance (Jazz & Tap):
This program consists of all
aspects of Jazz and Tap dance (classical, jazz,
Broadway jazz and tap, rhythm tap, and hip hop. It
entertains and educates students about the value of
dance in their lives. |
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Demonstration and Mini Concert:
This program is for all ages and includes full
length dance numbers, discussion and audience
participation. The entire dance company is presented
in a program that lasts about 45 minutes. |
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Sample
of Dance
Repertoire: |
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Broadway Dance Medleys (a mix of
dances such as):
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All that Jazz from Chicago: an
intriguing musical theatre piece with the original
Bob Fosse choreography and “less is more” style.
(Approximately 5 minutes with a minimum of 6
dancers.)
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Fosse’s World: A mix of classic Fosse
pieces, such as “Dancin Dan,” with the mystique to
thrill any dance lover.
(Approximately 5
minutes with a minimum of 6 dancers.)
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Jazz Time: Jazz Time combines classis jazz
techniques, Fosse style, and just a little
‘razzle-dazzle’.
(Approximately 3
minutes with 1 or 2 dancers.)
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Can-Can: The traditional French dance that
takes the audience back to the Bohemia craze of the
Moulin Rouge.
(Approximately 5
minutes with a minimum of 6 dancers.)
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Greased Lightnin’ from Grease: This
sock hop classic is automatic, systematic, and
hydromatic to delight the whole 50’s lovin’ family.
(Approximately 4 minutes with a minimum of 6
dancers.)
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Who’s Got the Pain: Hilarious in its
over-the-top musical theatre antics, this dance
appeals to all dance lovers and all those “Damn
Yankees.”
(Approximately 4
minutes with 2 dancers.)
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Steam Heat: Also drawing on original Fosse
Choreography, Steam Heat sizzles with Broadway stage
magic.
(Approximately 4 minutes with 3 dancers.)
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Dancin’ Fool: This 20’s - 30’s style club
extravaganza takes us back to the outlandish days of
the Copacabana, with music by Barry Manilow.
(Approximately 4
minutes with a minimum of 8 dancers.)
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Jazz Dance Through Time (50’s, 60’s,
70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s):
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Starting in the 50’s and sweeping through the
millennium, Jazz Dance Through Time pays tribute to
the evolution of dance from swing to disco to the
Moon Walk, the pop craze and beyond.
(Approximately 10
to 12 minutes with a minimum of 9 dancers.)
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Our Stars and Stripes:
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An Americana dance program with patriotic musical
favorites, such as “You’re A Grand Old Flag” and
“Living in America”, choreographed in the jazz dance
style and super-charged specifically for audiences
in our nation’s capitol.
(Approximately 10
to 15 minutes with a minimum of 10 dancers.)
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More Wonderful Jazz Dance:
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Keys to Imagination:
Purely about the dancer's manipulation of their
bodies, Keys to Imagination's leaps and turns will
twist and fix into the viewers' minds.
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Chicago Razzmatazz:
A Bob Fosse favorite that will excite all dance and
musical theatre fans with its crisp movements and
classic approach.
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Into the Night: With its slow tempo and
strong lines, this classic style jazz dance piece
draws the audience into its rich form and
expression.
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Layla: A sultry tribute to an Eric
Clapton masterpiece, Layla's smooth movements and
acoustic appeal makes it an obvious favorite.
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Primo Primal: This combines jazz
syncopation with native rhythms and contemporary
style making it appealing across the borders of
dance.
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Broken: With griping forms and
staggered lines, Broken cuts to the audience's
emotional core.
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Dancin’ Unlimited customized programs
with mixed jazz dance styles:
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Roaring 20’s medley,
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Broadway Jazz, Classical Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap
medley.
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Dancin'
Unlimited
is always available for: |
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Customized Industrial Shows |
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Concert Performances |
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School Jazz Dance Demonstrations |
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Jazz Dance Master Classes |
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Your special event! |
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Contact
us to discuss your requirements and we will customize a dance
program to fit your needs.
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Contact
us by
email here. |

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