Course Description

This is the first of four courses in jazz dance. This course introduces the student to the historical role of jazz dance and emphasizes the learning of basic jazz dance technique including isolation exercises and introduction to basic rhythms. Through basic movement sequences, choreographic studies, viewings and discussions, this course concentrates on technique, style, improvisation, and composition. The course involves significant physical study. The primary objective of this class is to build competence in basic jazz dance technique and terminology and to develop an appreciation of the historical role of jazz dance in America.