STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate ability to follow the fundamental exercise routine.

 II.     Demonstrate isolation of body parts.

 III.    Demonstrate African, Caribbean and South American rhythms.

 IV.     Demonstrate the ability to follow a routine.

 V.      Demonstrate the ability to move to different types of music.

 VI.     Identify and perform specific techniques.

 VII.    Perform simple jazz dances

 VIII.   Become more aware and confident of his/her own body and movement.

 IX.     Demonstrate in writing a knowledge of vocabulary of jazz dance.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Anatomy of Jazz

         A.      Vocabulary

         B.      Combinations

 II.     Relationship of Dance to Music

         A.      Types of Rhythms

         B.      Percussion instruments

 III.    Techniques, Styles and Performance

         A.      Jazz Styles

         B.      Well known Jazz Dances

         C.      Jazz Techniques