DANCE 231R
Jazz Dance Technique 1
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Intermediate jazz dance technique.
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
Other Prerequisites
Dance 240R or Dance 290 or equivalent; Dance 131 or equivalent.
Title
Artistic Expression
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate personal expression through movement improvisation focusing on the following skills:
Immediacy
Spotaneity
Instincts
Rhythm
Musical connection
Title
Appreciation of Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate an appreciation of dance as an art form, an understanding of various Jazz Dance Styles, and a familiarity with accurate Jazz Dance History.
Title
Technical Ability
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire intermediate level jazz dance skills including:
alignment
strength
flexibility
endurance
balance
coordination
body shaping
body connectivity
phrasing
performance skills
seqence rentention
