About the Cards
King: Jake Cole, known as the father of theatrical jazz
Queen: Eleanor Powell, best known for dances in the tap style
Jack: Misty Copeland, known for stunning ballet work
Joker: Flip Flop, a shoe you are unable to dance in, gives it the name of the Joker.
Hearts are the ballet shoes. Ballet is known for being the heart of dance. You will be a better dancer if you have the skills from ballet technique.
Clubs are the sneakers. Sneakers are a staple of hip-hop style. Relating to the name of clubs.
Spades are tap shoes. The sharp, pointed shape of the spade resembles the plates on a tap shoe.
Diamonds are the jazz shoes. Diamonds are often associated with practicality, and a jazz shoe is the most practical shoe in the dance world.
The back of the card represents what most dance teachers use when they are setting a formation in a dance. Xs are used to set a formation.
