Jazz

DANC 1147 - JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE I
Beginning jazz dance; practice in basic jazz movements including isolations, elementary jumps, and turns. Focus on the variety of jazz styles including: Funk, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop/Street Jazz. Includes participation in choreographed combinations and development of performing qualities. 1 credit hour.

DANC 1148 - JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE II
Intermediate jazz dance; further development of jazz dance style. Focus on movement dynamics, musicality and modes of expression. Attention to more complex movement combinations and composition development. Prerequisite: DANC 1147 or consent of instructor. 1 credit hour.

DANC 2147 - JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE III
Intermediate/advanced jazz dance; further practice in jazz movements through advanced level jumps, turns, leaps, kicks, as well as the combination of these elements. Participation in choreographed routines utilizing complex rhythmic structures and movements in a variety of jazz styles. Prerequisite: DANC 1148 or consent of instructor. 1 credit hour.

DANC 2148 - JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE IV
Advanced jazz dance; continuation of DANC 2147 with emphasis on complex rhythmic structures and advanced jazz technique. Includes practice in jazz choreography. Prerequisite: DANC 2147 or consent of instructor.

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