Jazz hands

Jazz hands

often used in theatre and dance.

Description

To perform jazz hands, the performer's hands are opened with palms facing forward, and the fingers are splayed.Fact|date=July 2008

The position of the arms can vary. Forearms are usually extended upward, or the forearms may extend forward with the elbows held close to the body, or forearms may extend to the sides or downward.Fact|date=July 2008

The hands may then be shaken slightly, as if holding a tambourine. However, this is not a necessary part of the jazz hands action.Fact|date=July 2008

pirit fingers

If the arms are outstretched with fingers wiggling up and down it is more commonly referred to as "spirit fingers" (as made famous by the 2000 teen film "Bring It On").Fact|date=July 2008

History

Some believe the gesture to be derived from The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson.Fact|date=May 2008


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