DANC 204 Intermediate Hip-Hop Dance

This course will serve as a continuation of material covered in Hip-Hop Dance (DANC 104). Students will receive training on advanced hip-hop technique and jazz dance. Students will demonstrate these advanced hip-hop dance skills through warm-ups and choreographed routines. This course will also continue to explore the culture and music of hip-hop and other related styles of dance such as African dance and pop/culture dance.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

DANC 104

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate advanced hip-hop and jazz terminology
   
2. 2. Compare and contrast different hip-hop styles, cultures, and musicians
   
3. 3. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of African dance and culture
4. 4. Perform all class choreography
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team within dance choreography
6. 6. Perform a thorough warm-up
7. 7. Analyze professional dancers’ performances using advanced terminology

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate advanced hip-hop and jazz terminology
   
2. 2. Compare and contrast different hip-hop styles, cultures, and musicians
   
3. 3. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of African dance and culture
4. 4. Perform all class choreography
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team within dance choreography
6. 6. Perform a thorough warm-up
7. 7. Analyze professional dancers’ performances using advanced terminology