Students explore the principles of Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet and Modern Jazz with an emphasis on coordination, isolations, strength, physical virtuosity and anatomical efficiency. The history of Jazz dance and contemporary dance fusion within the genre is discussed. Music includes the Jazz "greats" and contemporary artists to compliment each style.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Jazz vocabulary
- Distinguishing forms within the genre (artistic, commercial and musical theatre)
- Music styles within the genre
- Alignment
- Anatomical Efficiency
- Strength and Stamina
- Musicality
- Performance Quality
- Movement Transitions
- Directed Improvisation
- Dance Composition
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.