MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN233  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Jazz Dance III

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN233  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Jazz Dance III

I. Floor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Various types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

C. Floor positions

D. Isolations

E. Upper body designs

F. High release

G. 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. Advanced movements

B. Complex combinations

C. Turns

IV. Elements

A. Energy

B. Space

C. Time

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage directions

C. Performance skills

D. Improvisational skills