2019-2020 Catalog

DANC 149 Jazz I 

This course introduces students to the idioms and influences associated with the development of jazz as a unique U.S. American dance form. Through the course, students develop an understanding of the rhythmic and dynamic differences inherent in jazz, which incorporates syncopation, improvisation and polyrhythmic phrasing. Attention is paid to the historical and cultural influences of jazz as an American phenomenon, its African-American roots, and its continuous development as influenced by social trend. Students are required to research influential jazz choreographers and learn how to transcribe movement phrases to written form. This course may be repeated up to 9 credits unless otherwise noted.  Additional lab fee applies. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Dance majors by audition only and subsequent levels by placement or proficiency demonstrated in previous level.

Offered

F, S