DAN-2024 Jazz Dance II

Credits 2
This course is a second-level introduction to the study of contemporary jazz dance techniques traced historically from the Afro-Caribbean and early American styles. Course emphasis is on the performance styles of Broadway, the concert stage, and the entertainment industry. Students demonstrate spatial awareness in placement and alignment in the class, positions of the arms and feet, and rhythmic accuracy while executing warm-up exercises and movement phrases. Students execute a 32-count movement phrase that highlights level changes, rhythmic variety, and technical precision. Students create a 24-count combination highlighting self-expression and creativity. Additionally, students discuss a professional jazz dance performance for technical and rhythmic accuracy. Finally, students perform a choreographed group dance highlighting level changes, technique, rhythmic precision, and individually created movements.
Prerequisite(s): DAN-1024 or permission of the Academic Coordinator of Dance.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate body placement and alignment, positions of the arms and feet, and rhythmic accuracy.
Execute a 32-count movement phrase.
Create a 24-count combination.
Discuss a professional jazz dance performance for technical and rhythmic accuracy.
Perform a choreographed group dance.