THE 232 - Jazz II

Description
This course offers a second semester of jazz to those students who have satisfactorily completed THE 132 or those who have received 2 or more years of Jazz Dance, Modern, or Hip-Hop dance training. It explores advanced muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and utilize a wide range of terminology in this course. Styles used in this class include: modern and contemporary jazz.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: THE 132 or permission of department
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 4
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Articulate and define terminology appropriate to Intermediate Jazz and Modern Dance.

2. Demonstrate Jazz body positions and isolation of head, shoulders, arms, hips, and torso.

3. Combine complex Jazz positions and movements rhythmically into dance.

4. Apply the six dimensions of wellness to one’s life.
Course Outline:
I. Intellectual Knowledge

A. Modern Jazz terminology

B. Review of wellness model

C. Dance History

II. Warmup

A. Stretching of legs, feet, and back

III. Technique

A. Flat Back Contraction

B. Horton, East coast, and West coast Techniques (continuing regularly throughout semester)

C. Relationship of arms, head, and shoulders while dancing

D. Moving across the floor

E. Body Positioning

IV. Dancing with Music and rhythm

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Student Participation and Demonstration: 60-80%

Group Discussion: 10-20%

Lecture/Performance Critique: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
TH 215

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: ARW 100 (IRW97/IRW98), IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Students are required to journal specific assignments throughout the semester. Many relate to the aspects of wellness.

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Physical Activity - 1:2
Total Physical Activity Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100358
Course CIP Code: 50.05
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: Open space with a sprung floor-at least one wall should have mirrors. Floor should be well maintained and suitable for dance.

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Theater
Discipline: TH
First Term Valid: 08/01/2025
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
No special degree required. Strong background in a variety of dance techniques and a skilled communicator.

Major Course Revisions: Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250302T15:04:22
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030