DANCE 131
Jazz Dance, Beginning
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Beginning jazz dance skills and techniques.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Title
Artistic Expression
Learning Outcome
Students will explore personal expression through movement improvisation, rhythmic connection and musicality.
Title
Appreciation of Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate an appreciation of dance as an art form and a basic familiarity with accurate Jazz Dance History.
Title
Technical Ability
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate improved beginning level jazz dance skills including:
alignment
strength
flexibility
endurance
balance
coordination
body shaping
