Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-2004 |
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DAN236
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 IV |
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Theory
and practice of modern jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of
movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN233 or permission of Instructor.
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Course
Note: DAN236
may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN236 2004
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance IV |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release at the
intermediate level. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at
the intermediate level. (I, II) |
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Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and
styles at the 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 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 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 intermediate level. (IV) |
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Practice basic
rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and
syncopation on modern jazz dance at the intermediate level. (IV) |
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Utilize technical skills, theories and style in
improvisation and performance at the intermediate level. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DAN236 2004
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance IV |
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. Intricate 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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