DANC208 - Jazz Dance I

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Jazz Dance I
DANC 208 SP

Crosslistings:
AFAM 261

This course may be repeated for credit.

This course will take a historical look at jazz movement , the early elements, and development of the dance (jazz vocabulary) and how it coincides with the music and the life conditions of African American people. It will introduce basic dance technique while exploring the influence of Ritual dances of Africa, early nightclubbing (Jook Houses), Minstrel shows, Vaudeville, and authentic jazz dance techniques.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected short readings from periodicals

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Participation in "Worlds of Dance Concert" in December.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular Registration. If not accepted during registration, go to first class dressed to dance.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: .5 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Burton,Ronald

Times: ..T.R.. 01:00PM-02:30PM; Location: SDC;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 2 Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 8 Jr. non-major: 8 SO: 7 FR: 7

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Focused Inquiry Course

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006