MODERN JAZZ DANCE
Introduction to Modern Jazz Dance with emphasis on practical application, including center work, traveling, and memorized movement sequences.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Exhibit a basic knowledge of modern jazz techniques and vocabulary. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Show physical development of strength, flexibility, and endurance. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Increase spatial awareness, definition and execution of line and form, and rhythmical acuity/musicality. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn to prevent injuries while participating in dance and other physical activities. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate ability to understand and employ self-evaluation skills Audience: Undergraduate 6. Display an understanding of the discipline, motivation, and concentration. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Display self-awareness and confidence. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Exhibit a basic knowledge of modern jazz techniques and vocabulary. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Show physical development of strength, flexibility, and endurance. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Increase spatial awareness, definition and execution of line and form, and rhythmical acuity/musicality. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn to prevent injuries while participating in dance and other physical activities. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate ability to understand and employ self-evaluation skills Audience: Undergraduate 6. Display an understanding of the discipline, motivation, and concentration. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Display self-awareness and confidence. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027