STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate the ability to follow the fundamental exercise routine.

 II.     Demonstrate isolation of body parts.

 III.    Demonstrate African, Caribbean and South American rhythms.

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

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

 VI.     Demonstrate ability to follow a routine.

 VII.    Demonstrate two jazz styles

 VIII.   Identify and perform specific techniques and styles of jazz.

 IX.     Perform intermediate level jazz dances for an audience.

 X       Write a critique of a jazz dance performance.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Anatomy of Jazz

         A.      Vocabulary

         B.      Combinations

         C.      Body Alignment

 II.     Relationship of Dance to Music

         A.      Types of Rhythm

         B.      African Drumming

 III.    Techniques, Styles and Performance

         A.      Critique of Jazz Performance

         B.      Jazz Dancers and their Styles

         C.      Jazz Techniques