DANC 1247 - Beginning Jazz Dance2 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. To recognize and exhibit dance class etiquette such as spatial awareness, active listening, personal responsibility, commitment to the practice, and respect for the larger community of dance.
2. To demonstrate understanding of beginning jazz dance concepts and movement styles.
3. To exhibit understanding of the biomechanics related to jazz dance such as alignment, isolations, flexibility, strength, speed, and rhythmic complexity.
4. To exhibit increased facility in movement phrasing, rhythmic understanding and execution of learned movement (picking up material quickly).
5. To articulate an understanding of the legacy of jazz dance as relevant to contemporary practice.
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