DAN 114 - Jazz I

The fundamentals of Jazz Dance and techniques.

Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 4

Course Content:

1. Cultural and stylistic foundations of Jazz 
2. Jazz terminology 
3. Kinesthetic and proprioception awareness 
4. Locomotor and non-locomotor movement phrases and floor patterns 
5. Physical strength, flexibility, stamina, and core movement.
6. Muscular coordination 
7. Musicality, including syncopation in diverse musical Jazz styles and song structures
8. Intention of movement for artistry
9. Jazz styles and levels 

1. Analyze with self and peer-reflection on the training process. (1-9)
2. Dance cultural and stylistic influences in Jazz.  (1-9)
3. Communicate using Jazz terminology. (2)
4. Perform various Jazz styles with artistry. (1-9)
5. Perform Jazz with kinesthetic awareness, proprioception, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, styles and musicality.  (3-7)
6. Dance and perform in relation to the music including syncopation. (7)
7. Perform movements with clarity. (8)
8. Transition between performing different Jazz styles in choreography.  (1-9)