DAN132 Jazz Dance Techniques

Jazz Dance Techniques includes intermediate jazz technique as well as jazz history. Students will learn proper vocabulary; proper execution of dance movements; study of body/endurance, and flexibility work. Students will also study the history of jazz through observing, describing, discussing and writing movement ideas. The General principles of dance technique encompass turn-out, proper alignment, weight distribution, stance, transfer of weight, squareness, pullup or lift, counterpull, counter balance, aplomb, and balance. See Dance Coordinator if you have physical limitations that may prevent you from completing these activities.