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DAN 123
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Title: | Jazz III |
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Long Title: | Jazz III |
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Course Description: | Builds on skills learned in DAN 122 and incorporates work at an intermediate/advanced level. Expands on jazz dance technique through more challenging movement combinations. Requires knowledge of the learned basics in dance. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Status Notes: | Rev by RRCC to descr & cr hr 4/29/10 s@ |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrate the ability to follow the fundamental exercise routine.
• Demonstrate isolation of body parts.
• Demonstrate African, Caribbean and South American rhythms.
• Demonstrate the ability to move to different types of music.
• Demonstrate techniques of well-known jazz dancers.
• Demonstrate ability to follow a routine.
• Demonstrate three jazz styles.
• Become more aware and confident of one’s own body in movement.
• Perform intermediate-level jazz dances for an audience.
• Write a critique of a jazz 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. Jazz Techniques
C. Critique of Jazz Performance
III. Techniques, Styles and Performance
A. Dancers Techniques
B. Jazz Styles
C. Performance Critique
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