Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN236   19956-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/95
DAN236 19956-20045 L+L 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Modern Jazz Dance IV
Theory and practice of modern jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: DAN233 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DAN138.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN236   19956-20045 Modern Jazz Dance IV
1. Apply the theory of contraction and release at the intermediate level. (I)
2. Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at the intermediate level. (I, II)
3. Apply basic modern jazz dance technique, theories, and styles at the intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV)
4. 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)
5. Perform basic locomotor and axial movements in the center and across the floor at the intermediate level. (II, III)
6. Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and energy with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation at the intermediate level. (IV)
7. Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on modern jazz dance at the intermediate level. (IV)
8. Utilize technical skills, theories and style in improvisation and performance at the intermediate level. (V)
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DAN236   19956-20045 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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