Department(s)
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.