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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DANCE 14 | Title:
LYRICAL JAZZ DANCE |
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Full Title:
Lyrical Jazz Dance |
Last Reviewed:1/28/2019 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 4.00 | | Contact Total | 70.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
PE 58
Catalog Description:
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Lyrical jazz dance draws from ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques. This course, for intermediate through advanced level dancers, follows a jazz dance class format including center warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. The choreography focuses on interpretation of the mood of the music or the lyrics of the songs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
DANC 11.2 ( or DANCE 11.2) and DANC 13.2 ( or DANCE 13.2 or PE 30.1B)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Lyrical jazz dance draws from ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques. This course, for intermediate through advanced level dancers, follows a jazz dance class format including center warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. The choreography focuses on interpretation of the mood of the music or the lyrics of the songs.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:DANC 11.2 ( or DANCE 11.2) and DANC 13.2 ( or DANCE 13.2 or PE 30.1B)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2000 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2000 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the ballet, jazz, and modern dance skills incorporated in
lyrical jazz dance choreography.
2. Incorporate lyrical jazz dance performance skills such as expressive movement quality
and appropriate facial expressions in the context of a lyrical jazz dance class.
3. Choreograph a lyrical jazz dance combination.
4. Differentiate between lyrical jazz dance and other dance genres including ballet, modern,
jazz, and contemporary dance genres.
5. Demonstrate musicality in the performance and choreography of lyrical jazz dance movement.
6. Apply knowledge of lyrical jazz dance to the analysis of dance pieces viewed in a live
or video performance.
7. Repeating students will demonstrate increased depth and breadth of dance skills and
aesthetic comprehension in the lyrical jazz dance genre.
Topics and Scope
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I. Theory
A. Background and characteristics of lyrical jazz dance
B. Comparison of stylistic elements of lyrical jazz dance to those of other dance
genres (ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary)
C. Dance terminology and corresponding movement vocabulary incorporated in
lyrical jazz dance
II. Lyrical jazz dance skills and techniques
(All skills taught appropriate to intermediate to advanced level)
A. Warm-up exercises
B. Footwork and plies
C. Legwork
D. Alignment and limb placement
E. Balance
F. Stretching and strengthening
G. Floor work
H. Progressions (across the floor movements)
I. Center floor combinations
J. All of the above include practice in assimilation and retention of dance sequences
III. Lyrical jazz dance performance skills
A. Emotional expressiveness
B. Facial expression
C. Dynamic contrast
D. Projection
E. Performance energy
F. Dealing with performance anxiety
IV. Musicality
A. Expressing musical mood and color through movement quality
B. Phrasing and rhythmical timing
C. Accents
D. Learning dance movement with and without counts (i.e. to lyrics or
instrumentation of music)
V. Choreographing an intermediate to advanced combination in the lyrical
jazz dance style
A. May include improvisational experiences as a precursor to choreography
B. Synthesis of lyrical jazz dance vocabulary and stylistic elements with personal style
VI. Critiquing a dance performance in relation to lyrical jazz dance
A. Deciphering dance - what to look for in a dance performance
B. Comparing and contrasting elements of a dance piece to characteristics of
lyrical jazz dance
Topics for repeating students: Although some concepts, techniques, and movement vocabulary will be reviewed, the specific choreography of the movement sequences included in every phase of the class (Topic II.) and the music to which it is choreographed will vary from semester to semester.
Assignments:
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In class assignments:
1. 1 to 3 performance exams
2. Midterm exam on intermediate/advanced lyrical jazz dance terminology
3. Final exam (generally comprised of performance of student-choreographed
combinations but varies from instructor to instructor)
Homework: Average of 1 hour per week per unit
1. Practice of dance skills and combinations from class.
2. Reading of instructor prepared materials and/or text book reading assignments.
3. Choreography of a dance combination (short dance sequence) either in solo, with a partner, or group choreography projects.
4. Study for intermediate/advanced lyrical jazz dance terminology exam.
5. Written 2 to 3 page critique of a live dance performance. (Alternate assignment: paper
on a video-taped dance performance)
Assignments for repeating students: students will demonstrate increased depth and breadth of skills in completion of in class and homework assignments.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 15% |
Critique | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40% |
Class performance in general, performance exams | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 15% |
Midterm and final exams | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 40 - 60% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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