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

Course Objectives

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