Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits1PrerequisiteDance Techniques 123. Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area EDescriptionThis pre-performance level jazz dance course advances acquired techniques and knowledge of a complete jazz technique course with emphasis placed on the development of stylistic nuances in jazz performance. Artistic development of performance components are applied to acquired skills and techniques learned in previous studies of jazz. Students have the opportunity to explore diverse stylings of jazz dance including, but not limited to theatrical jazz, lyrical jazz, jazz funk, and contemporary jazz. Students apply knowledge of codified terminology, dancer technique and training, musical phrasing, and performance skills to existing dance technique vocabulary for the purpose of stage performance preparation. Performance practices prepare students for real world performance opportunities. Sociocultural media influences are assessed to examine performance platforms available for professional jazz dancers today and analyzing jazz dance as a culturally relevant performing art form. 