DANC 193 Intermediate Jazz Dance I

This course is a continuation of Introduction to Jazz Dance, at a higher level of proficiency. A continuation of jazz dance technique from the Broadway show styles to the present day, it includes study of contemporary jazz technique with emphasis on rock, funky, lyric, and percussive movement. It is also a continued study of jazz dance history from the Broadway show styles to current jazz dance influences.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

DANC 192

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate at a beginning/intermediate level an understanding of jazz dance vocabulary by
   participating in class discussions and passing written assignments.
2. 2. Satisfactorily pass practicum examinations demonstrating technical ability in performance of movement
   sequences.
   
3. 3. Identify and discuss music for jazz dance.
4. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic patterns and phrasing.
   
5. 5. Articulate the history of jazz dance.
6. 6. Communicate in a written critical analysis a jazz dance/musical theatre concert.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate at a beginning/intermediate level an understanding of jazz dance vocabulary by
   participating in class discussions and passing written assignments.
2. 2. Satisfactorily pass practicum examinations demonstrating technical ability in performance of movement
   sequences.
   
3. 3. Identify and discuss music for jazz dance.
4. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic patterns and phrasing.
   
5. 5. Articulate the history of jazz dance.
6. 6. Communicate in a written critical analysis a jazz dance/musical theatre concert.