MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN136  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Jazz Dance II

1.

Apply the theory of contraction and release at the advanced beginning level. (I)

2.

Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at the advanced beginning level. (I, II)

3.

Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and styles at the advanced beginning level. (I, II, III, IV)

4.

Utilize the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity used in modern jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. (I, II, III, IV, V)

5.

Perform basic locomotor and axial movements in the center and across the floor at the advanced beginning level. (II, III)

6.

Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and energy with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation at the advanced beginning level. (IV)

7.

Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on modern jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. (IV)

8.

Utilize technical skills, theories and style in improvisation and performance at the advanced beginning level. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN136  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Jazz Dance II

I. Floor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Various types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

C. Basic floor positions

D. Isolations

E. Upper body designs

F. High release

G. Basic contraction

II. Standing and Centerfloor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Positions of the feet

C. Positions of the arms

D. Torso work

E. Leg and foot work

F. Axial work

III. Locomotor Work

A. Basic movements

B. Advanced beginning combinations

C. Turns

IV. Elements

A. Energy

B. Space

C. Time

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage directions

C. Basic performance skills

D. Basic improvisational skills