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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-2008 |
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DAN133PA
2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L 0.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.2 Load Acad |
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Modern Jazz Basic Level |
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Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. |
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Course Notes: Course is not intended for dance majors. DAN133PA may be repeated for a total of one (1) credit hour. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN133PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Basic Level |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance.
(I, II) |
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Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and
styles. (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. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Perform basic locomotor and
axial movements in the center and across the floor. (II, III) |
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Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and
energy with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation. (IV) |
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Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of
poly-rhythms and syncopation on modern jazz dance. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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DAN133PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Basic Level |
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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 design F. High
release G. Basic
contraction II. Standing
and Center Floor 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. Floor
Work A. Basic
movements B. Beginning
combinations C. Turns IV. Elements A. Energy B. Space C. Time |