PE 174 - Jazz Technique I

2 CR

Develops the movement techniques that are the basis for a highly energized, theatrical style of jazz dance.

Course Outcomes

Use the characteristic elements of exercise for a Jazz Dance Class.
Perform progressive exercises to stretch, strengthen, align and condition the dancer’s body.
Identify how specific jazz movements in warm-up will later be incorporated into a dance combination.
Display how alignment and placement determine the dancer’s ability to turn, jump or move fluidly through space.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking