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Jazz hands is a common Gesture often used in theatre and dance. To perform Jazz hands, one's hands are opened with palms facing forward and the fingers are splayed.

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.

Note: The hands may then be shaken slightly, as if holding a tambourine. However, this is not a necessary part of the Jazz Hands action.


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  • The term "jazz hands" is often referenced on '' The Simpsons ''. By extension, the term has also become a recurring Internet Meme everywhere.

  • Magician Doug Henning was known for performing this move in his publicity photos.

  • Synth-Rock group Reggie And The Full Effect uses the phrase "Jazz Hands" repeatedly in their song "Boot to the Moon."

  • Also known as "spirit fingers" as quoted from the cheerleading film " Bring It On " "Those aren't spirit fingers, these are spirit fingers" Whilst performing the Jazz Hand action.

  • On Comedy Central Presents , Comedian Dane Cook makes a reference to Jazz Hands in a skit where he tells a story about the first time he had seen someone get hit by a car.

  • Television Without Pity coined the term "tough guy jazz hands" to refer to the practice of holding a gun in one hand and a flashlight in the other, with the gun-holding arm crossed over and steadied by the flashlight-holding arm.



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