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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-2004 |
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DAN133
2004 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L
1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load Acad |
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Modern
Jazz Dance I |
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Introduction
to the theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the beginning level.
Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course
Note: DAN133
may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN133 2004
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance I |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release at the
beginning level. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at
the beginning level. (I, II) |
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Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and
styles at the beginning 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 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 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
level. (IV) |
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Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on modern jazz dance at the
beginning level. (IV) |
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Utilize technical skills, theories and style in
improvisation and performance at the beginning level. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DAN133 2004
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance I |
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I. Floor Work A. Basic 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. Basic 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. 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
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