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104 Jazz Novice: This course is designed
introduce the student with no previous experience in dance to the basic
elements of jazz dance with emphasis on fundamental technique, rhythm,
style, and performance. Basic principles of jazz movement along with some
history of jazz dance and music will be explored through a conditioning
warm-up, across the floor techniques and center combinations. Movement
and music styles include rudimentary Classical, Swing/Musical Theater,
Latin, Disco and Contemporary One-credit, Flinn, Fall/Spring Semesters
140 Jazz I - A study of jazz techniques, free style movement, floor and barre work, and combinations designed for the student with no training in any dance form. The purpose of this course is to introduce the beginning student to a wide range of movement and provide a creative means of expression for theater dance.
One credit Yetzke Fall & Spring Semesters
142 Jazz II- A continuation
of Jazz I Beginning; designed for the student with at least one semester
of jazz. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding
of basic principles and technique, and to introduce the student to
more complex dynamics, styles, and combinations.
One credit Guest Fall & Spring Semesters
145 Jazz III- A continuation
of Jazz I Advanced; designed to prepare the student for dance composition
and improvisation, with emphasis on improvement of technique, style,
and performance.
One credit Guest Fall & Spring Semesters
147 Jazz IV- A continuation
of Jazz II Beginning; intermediate-advanced level; designed to further
develop the student for dance composition and improvisation. Emphasis
is placed on technique and the importance of rhythms, dynamics, special
awareness, and projection as means of creating variety in dance.
One Guest Fall & Spring Semesters
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