DANCE 121 - Contemporary Jazz

3 credits

The course is designed to teach basic principles and beginning skills of the jazz idiom. It also introduces students to the contemporary nuances and current trends in the dance discipline. The course includes short written assignments and video viewings. The class will learn and perform a simple contemporary jazz dance. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort, progress, assignments, and exams.

Offered fall and spring semesters.