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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-25-2005 |
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DAN236AA
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 IV: Intensive |
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Theory and intensive practice of modern jazz dance at the
advanced intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance
skills. Prerequisites: DAN233AA or permission of
Instructor. |
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Course
Notes: DAN236AA
may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN236AA 2006
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance IV: Intensive |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release at the
advanced intermediate level. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at
the advanced intermediate level. (I, II) |
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Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and
styles at the advanced 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 advanced 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 advanced 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 advanced intermediate level. (IV) |
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Practice basic
rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and
syncopation on modern jazz dance at the advanced intermediate level. (IV) |
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Utilize technical skills, theories, and style in
improvisation and performance at the advanced intermediate level. (V) |
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MCCCD
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DAN236AA 2006
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Dance IV: Intensive |
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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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