DANC1247

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Beginning Jazz Dance

University TransferDanceMusicUndergraduate Credit

Course Description

(1-0-4) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. May be repeated for credit once. Lab fee.

Academic Level

Undergraduate Credit

CIP Code

50.0301 - Dance, General

Course Type (Attributes)

General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)

Locations

Athens (01)

This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.

Objective

Recognize and exhibit dance class etiquette such as spatial awareness, active listening, personal responsibility, commitment to the practice, and respect for the larger community of dance.

Objective

Demonstrate understanding of beginning jazz dance concepts and movement styles.

Objective

Exhibit understanding of the biomechanics related to jazz dance such as alignment, isolations, flexibility, strength, speed, and rhythmic complexity.

Objective

Exhibit increased facility in movement phrasing, rhythmic understanding and execution of learned movement (picking up material quickly).

Objective

Articulate an understanding of the legacy of jazz dance as relevant to contemporary practice.