This class takes the floor physically, emotionally, and mentally to connect bodies into a joyous physicality.  Technique includes great jazz and modern American originals: Fosse, Tharpe, Ailey, Cole, Luigi, and Giordano.  Plus today’s influencers: Kyle Hanagami. WildaBeast Adams, Dytto, Urban Dance Camp, Tricia Miranda, Mega Jam, and Mandy Jiroux,

Classes begin with a 15-20 minute warm up, focusing on legs and feet, stretch & alignment.  We then move across the floor in short combinations, emphasizing locomotor movement, turns, isolations, and leaps. The last 20 minutes is devoted to choreographing short dances.  To add strength and flexibility, class includes basic ballet for legs and feet,, modern from inspired Broadway choreographers, and African for the rhythm of the heart. 

OBJECTIVE:

To enjoy greater body awareness; To share creatively; To refine technical skill; To learn how to use choreographic tools of time, space, sequencing, rhythm, and attitude.  By the end of the semester you have grown a new point of view about yourself and how you choose to move, and you will be more willing to take risks.  It’s a proven scientific fact, dance increases brain cells, and happiness makes them expand. Come join the dance, point your toes/expand your brain, and have a wonderful time with new ‘jazzyfriends'!

Units: 4

Max Enrollment: 24

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall