Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 10-25-2005 |
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DAN233AA
2006 Spring – 2010 Fall |
L+L
2.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 4.1 Load Acad |
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Modern
Jazz Dance III: Intensive |
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Theory
and intensive practice of modern jazz dance at the beginning intermediate
level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN136 or permission of Instructor.
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Course
Notes: DAN233AA
may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN233AA 2006
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance III: Intensive |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release at the
beginning intermediate level. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at
the beginning intermediate level. (I, II) |
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Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and
styles at the beginning intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV) |
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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) |
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Perform basic locomotor and
axial movements in the center and across the floor at the beginning
intermediate level. (II, III) |
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Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and
energy with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation at the beginning
intermediate level. (IV) |
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Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on modern jazz dance at the
beginning intermediate level. (IV) |
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Utilize technical skills, theories, and style in
improvisation and performance at the beginning intermediate level. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DAN233AA 2006
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance III: Intensive |
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 |
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