It belongs to the swing family of American vernacular dances that arose in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Cambodian vernacular dances (or social dances) are those danced at social gatherings.

What the two choreographers delivered is largely a throwback to the 20's and 30's, when black vernacular dance dominated Broadway.

Though vernacular dance doesn't require advanced training, the choreographers say it's not easy to do well.

Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dance.

For "The Color Purple," he drew in part on his knowledge of black vernacular dance.

Participation, Ms. Wilson said, is what vernacular dance is all about.

I had been wanting to explore black vernacular dance and its history.

Ailey democratized dance by providing a showcase for the wealth and diversity of vernacular dance that already existed in America.

Placing great value on improvisation, African American vernacular dances are characterised by ongoing change and development.