Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-2008 |
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DAN236PA
2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L 0.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.2 Load Acad |
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Modern Jazz Advanced Level |
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Dance training for
personal development and interest. Theory and practice of modern jazz at the
advanced level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: DAN233PA or permission of Department or Division. |
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Course Notes: Course is not intended for dance majors. DAN236PA may be repeated for a total of one (1) credit hour. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN236PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Advanced
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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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Competencies
MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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DAN236PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Jazz Advanced
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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 Center Floor 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
intermediate level movements B. Complex
combinations C. Turns IV. Elements A. Energy B. Space C. Time |