Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023Class Size20–45 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to introduce beginning students to the fundamental physical skills, polyrhythms, terminology, and historical context that form the basis of jazz dance technique. Highly visible on stage and screen, jazz dance is an eclectic and versatile contemporary art form with deep roots in African-American music and dance. A variety of jazz dance styles are introduced, and may include tap, musical theater, contemporary lyrical, pop, funk, hip-hop, Lindy Hop, and other African-American, Latin, Cuban, and Afro-Caribbean social dances that form the basis of this dance genre in the United States. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 6:30pm–7:55pm 