Beginning Jazz Dance Shoemaker 2013

Maranatha High School
2012/ 2013 Curriculum Guide

Course: Beginning Jazz Dance
Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Introduction to Jazz Dance

Estimated Time for Unit: 1 Week
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)
Expected School-wide
Learning Results (ESLR)
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Resources
Biblical
Integration
Lecture & Discussion: What is Jazz

Dance? (1)
Dancewear &
Shoes
Lecture, Demonstration, & Class

Participation: Body Alignment &
Positions of the Feet (1)
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Lecture: How
Does Dance
Honor God?
integrating
Romans 12:1-2
Evaluation of
Learning
1. Artistic Perception
Introduction to Jazz Dance
What is Jazz Dance? (I)
Body Alignment & Positions of
the Feet (I)
Proper Jazz Dance Warm Ups
(I,D)
~ Isolations
~ Plis & Footwork
~ Cardio & Locomotor
~ Floor Stretch
Unit Learning Outcomes

Participation: Jazz Dance Warm Ups
(1)
Daily Warm
Ups
Written Quiz:
Body Alignment
& Positions of
the Feet
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...
1) Define jazz dance as a genre of dance.

2) Name and execute the positions of the feet.
3) List and define the main components of a dance warm up.
4) Follow and execute a beginning jazz dance warm up.
5)
Written or revised by Sarah Shoemaker on April 25, 2013.

Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Basic Jazz Dance Technique

Estimated Time for Unit: 2 Weeks
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Pt. 1 Exodus 15
Daily Practice
of Steps
(Observe for
Understanding)
Basic Jazz Dance Technique
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Jazz Walk (I, D)
Grapevine (I, D)
Box Step (I, D)
Pas de Bourre (I, D)
Chass (I, D)
Grand Battement (I, D)
Lecture & Demonstration (one per

day) (1):
Jazz Walk
Grapevine
Box Step
Pas de Bourre
Chass
Grand Battement
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Across the Floor Practice in Groups (1,

2)
Movement
Quiz: Perform
Each Step
Learned in this
Unit
Independent Practice Time (1)
1) Define and/or explain the following beginning jazz dance steps: jazz walk, pas de bourre, chass, and grand battement.
2) Execute the following steps with beginning technique: jazz walk, pas de bourre, chass, and grand battement.
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Introduction to Turning

Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Pt. 2
Psalm 149
Daily Practice
of Steps
(Observe for
Understanding)
Introduction to Turning
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Spotting & Body Alignment (I,
D)
Pivot Turn
Chain Turn
Soutenu Turn
Piqus
Lecture & Demonstration (one every

two days) (1):
Pivot Turn
Chain Turn
Soutenu Turn
Piqus
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod

2)
Movement
Quiz:
Perform Each
Step Learned
in This Unit
1) Define and explain spotting and body alignment related to turning.

2) Define and/or explain the following beginning jazz dance turns: pivot, chain, soutenu, piqu.
3) Execute the following turns with beginning technique: pivot, chain, soutenu, piqu.
4)
5)

Course: Choreography Combination
Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Choreography Combination #1

Unit Content (IDMR)
Choreography Combination
#1
Daily Warm Ups (D)
What is Choreograpy
Combination? (I)
Choreography Combination (I,
D):
~Eight 8-Counts
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Lecture: What is a Choreography
Expression
Combination? (1)
Resources
Dancewear &
Shoes

Participation: Learn Choreography
Combination (Four 8-counts per day)
(1)
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Pt. 3
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
In Class
Performance of
Choreography
Combination in
Small Groups
(3-4 Students)
1) Define choreography, and explain what a choreography combination is.

2) Memorize and perform steps learned in previous units in sequence as part of a short choreography combination.
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Introduction to Jumps

Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Pt. 4
2 Samuel 6
Daily Practice
of Steps
(Observe for
Understanding)
Introduction to Jumps
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Preparation & Landing (I, D)
Saut/Jump (I, D)
Saut Pass (I, D)
Saut Arabesque (I, D)

Participation: Preparation & Landing
(1)
Lecture & Demonstration (one per
day) (1):
Saut/Jump
Saut Pass
Saut Arabesque
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod

2)
Movement
Quiz:
Perform Each
Step Learned
in This Unit
1) Define and/or explain proper preparation and landing technique for jumping in dance.
2) Define and/or explain the following beginning jazz dance jumps: saut, saut pass (retir), and saut arabesque.
3) Execute the following jumps with beginning technique: saut, saut pass(retir), and saut arabesque.
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master

Unit Content (IDMR)
#2
Daily Warm Ups (D)
(D, M):
~Sixteen 8-Counts
CA State
Standards
Resources
2. Creative
Dancewear &
Expression
Shoes
Combination (4-8 8-counts per day) (1)
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Pt. 5 -Zephaniah
3:14-20
In Class
Performance of
Choreography
Combination in
Small Groups
(3-4 Students)
1) Memorize and perform steps learned in previous units as part of a mid-length choreography combination.
2)
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Christmas Concert Dance Part 1

Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Expression
Participation (1, 2): Learn
Choreography for Christmas Dance
Christmas Concert Dance

Part 1
Daily Warm Ups (D)
First Half of Christmas Dance
to be Performed at Christmas
Concert in December (D, M)
Resources
Dancewear &
shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Lecture Series:
Dance in the
Bible Conclusion
- What the Bible
Says about the
Use of Dance in
Culture &
Community
Evaluation of
Learning
In Class
Performance in
Small Groups
(3-4)
1) Learn and memorize steps learned in previous units in sequence as the first half of a dance to be performed as part of the
Performing Arts Department Christmas Concert.
2)
3)
4)
5)
Semester: Fall

Unit: Christmas Concert Dance Part 2

Scope of Learning
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit Content (IDMR)
Christmas Concert Dance

Part 2
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Second Half of Christmas
Dance to be Performed at
Christmas Concert in
December (D, M)
Intro to Formations (I)
CA State
Standards
1. Artistic
Perception
2. Creative
Expression
3. Historical &
Cultural Context
5. Connections,
Relationships,
Applications

Participation (1, 2): Learn
Choreography for Christmas Dance
Resources
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Lecture: Purpose & Setting Formations Music on CD/
(1)
iPod
Lecture: How to Choose Dance Outfits
(1)
Discussion: Outfit Selection (2, 3)
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
In Class
Performance in
Small Groups
(3-4)
At Christmas
Concert:
Adherence to
Formation(s) &
Outfit Guidlines
Intro to Dance Outfits (I)
1) Learn and memorize steps learned in previous units in sequence as the second half of a dance to be performed as part of the
Performing Arts Department Christmas Concert.
2) Understand the purpose of formations in staging a dance piece.
3) Identify key formations for use in beginning-level jazz dance pieces.
4) Know the formations used in the Christmas Dance and memorize their individual places in them.

5) Understand dance outfit/costume selection and how it serves the dance piece and venue.
Scope of Learning
Semester: Fall
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Christmas Concert Performance

Unit Content (IDMR)
Christmas Concert
Performance
Daily Warm Ups (M)
In Class & Evening Rehearsal
in Venue (D)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Lecture & Class Participation:
Expression
Rehearsal in Venue (1)
3. Historical &
Final Performance: Christmas Concert
Cultural Context
(3, 4)
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Performance
Outfits
Final Performance
(D, M)
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
What is the role of

dance in the
Christmas
Concert?
Attendance &
Participation at
Evening
Rehearsal
How can you as a

dancer enhance
the audiences
Christmas
season?
Christmas
Concert
Performance
(Serves as
Final Exam)
1) Memorize a full-length jazz dance piece at a beginning technical level.

2) Perform the memorized dance piece in front of a public audience with professionalism and proper dance etiquette.
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Spring
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Review of First Semester Technique

Estimated Time for Unit: 1 week
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Resources
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Review of First Semester
Technique
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Review of All Center &
Locomotor Technique from
First Semester
Demonstration & Student Participation: Dancewear &

Performance of All Steps Learned To
Shoes
Date (Over the Course of the Week)
(1)
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Performance
Quiz of Dance
Steps, Based
on Memory &
Quality of
Technique
1) Remember and perform all warm ups and beginning jazz dance steps learned the previous semester.
2)
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Spring
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Introduction to Single Pirouettes

Estimated Time for Unit: 1 week
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture:
Honoring God
through Dance
integrating
1 Corinthians
6:18-20
Daily Practice
of Steps
(Observe for
Understanding)
Introduction to Single
Pirouettes
What is a pirouette? (I)
Preparation for Pirouettes (I)
How to Execute a Pirouette (I)
Lecture: What is a pirouette? (1)

Lecture & Demonstration: Preparation
for Pirouettes (1)
Lecture & Demonstration: How to
Execute a Pirouette (1)
Class Participation: Pirouettes Across
the Floor (1)
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Movement
Quiz:
Pirouettes
Across the
Floor
1) Define and/or explain what a single outward pirouette is.

2) Explain and execute the proper preparation for pirouettes.
3) Execute a single outward pirouette with beginning technique.
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Spring
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master

Estimated Time for Unit: 2 weeks
Unit Content (IDMR)
#3
Daily Warm Ups
(D, M):
--Sixteen 8-Counts
CA State
Standards
Resources
2. Creative
Dancewear &
Expression
Shoes
Combination (4 8-counts per day, max)
(1)
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Lecture:
Christian vs.
Secular Dance
integrating
1 Corinthians
10:23-33
Evaluation of
Learning
In Class
Performance of
Choreography
Combo in
Small Groups
(3-4 students)
1) Memorize and perform steps learned in previous units as part of a mid-length choreography combination, focusing on
pirouettes.
2)
3)
4)
5)

Semester: Spring
Scope of Learning
Unit: Introduction to Leaps
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Introduction to Leaps
Lecture: What is a Leap? (1)
What is a leap? (I)

Preparation for a Leap (I)
Landing a Leap (I)
Types of Leaps (I)
--Grand Jet
--Saut de Chat
Lecture & Demonstration: Preparing

for and Landing a Leap (1)
Lecture & Demonstration: Types of

Leaps (1)
Class Participation: Grand Jets &
Saut de Chats Across the Floor
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Daily Practice
of Steps
(Observe for
Understanding)
Movement
Quiz:
Leaps Across
the Floor
1) Define and explain what a leap is.

2) Explain and execute the proper preparation(s) for a leap.
3) Explain and execute the proper landing for a leap.
4) Execute the following leaps with beginning technique: grand jet, saut de chat.
5)

Scope of Learning
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Semester: Spring
Unit: Performing Arts Chapel Dance Part 1

Unit Content (IDMR)
Performing Arts Chapel

Dance Part 1
Daily Warm Ups (D)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Participation: Learn Choreography for
Expression
Chapel Dance (1, 2)
3. Historical &
Cultural Context
First Half of Chapel Dance to

be Performed at Chapel in
March (D, M)
Resources
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture &
discussion: Can
dance be
worship? How/
when, etc?
In Class
Performance in
Small Groups
(3-4)
1) Learn and memorize steps learned in previous units in sequence as the first half of a dance to be performed as part of
Performing Arts Chapel.
2) Explain how/why dance can be worship, and how it can be used in a liturgical setting.
3)
4)
5)

Scope of Learning
Semester: Spring
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Performing Arts Chapel Dance Part 2

Unit Content (IDMR)
Performing Arts Chapel

Dance Part 2
Daily Warm Ups (D)
Second Half of Chapel Dance
(D, M)
Set Formations (D)
Choose Outfits (D)
Final Rehearsal (M)
Performance During Chapel
(M)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Expression
3. Historical &
Cultural Context
4. Aesthetic Valuing
5. Connections,
Relationships,
Applications

Chapel Dance (1, 2)
Demonstration & Class Participation:
Setting Formations (1, 3)
Discussion: Outfit Selection (2, 3)
Resources
Dancwear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Lecture &
discussion
continued from
previous
Evaluation of
Learning
Chapel
Performance
Performance
Outfits
Class Participation: Rehearsal &

Performance (1)
1) Learn and memorize steps learned in previous units in sequence as the second half of a dance to be performed as part of
Performing Arts Chapel.
2) Know the formations used in the Chapel Dance and memorize their individual places in them.
3) Help select performance outfits/costumes.
4) Perform the memorized dance piece in front of an audience of their peers with professionalism and proper dance etiquette.
5) Critique their own dancing, as well as that of their peers and other dancers.

Scope of Learning
Semester: Spring
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit: Dance & Drama Showcase (Musical Theater Dance)

Unit Content (IDMR)
Dance Showcase (Musical

Theater Dance)
What is musical theater
dance? (I)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Lecture, Demonstrate, & Class
Expression
Musical Theater Dance (1)
3. Historical &
Cultural Context
Musical Theater Dance to be

Performed at Dance & Drama
Showcase (D, M)
Resources
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Evaluation of
Learning
Lecture:
Dancers as Story
Tellers integrating
Jesus &his
parables
Informal
Performance at
Dance &
Drama
Showcase
1) Define and explain the genre of musical theater dance.

2) Learn and memorize a full-length dance in the musical theater style at the beginning level to be performed at the annual
Dance Showcase.
3) Perform the memorized dance piece in front of a public audience with professionalism and proper dance etiquette.
4)
5)

Semester: Spring
Scope of Learning
Unit: Group Choreography Project
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
Unit Content (IDMR)
CA State
Standards
2. Creative
Group Choreography Project Expression
4. Aesthetic Valuing
Choreograph a 2-3 minute
5. Connections,
dance in small groups using
Relationships, &
instrumental music only (D, M) Applications
Class Participation: Group Practice

Time (1, 2, 3)
Resources
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual
Biblical
Integration
Dancewear &
Shoes
Sound System,
Music on CD/
iPod
Evaluation of
Learning
Daily
Observation of
Group Practice
Time
Progress
Checks
In-Class
Performance of
Group Dance
1) Define and explain several methods of choreographing.

2) Define improvisation and explain how it can be used in the choreographic process.
3) Work in groups to choreograph their own dances using steps and information learned in previous units.
4) Critique their own choreography as well as that of their peers and other choreographers.
5)

Scope of Learning
I: Introduce
D: Develop
M: Master
1. Academic
2. Social
3. Communication
4. Spiritual

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Maranatha High School

2012/ 2013 Curriculum Guide

Unit: Introduction to Jazz Dance

Unit Content (IDMR)

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Lecture & Discussion: What is Jazz

Lecture, Demonstration, & Class

Unit Learning Outcomes

Lecture, Demonstration, & Class

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

1) Define jazz dance as a genre of dance.

Maranatha High School

Unit: Basic Jazz Dance Technique

Unit Content (IDMR)

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Lecture & Demonstration (one per

Across the Floor Practice in Groups (1,

Independent Practice Time (1)

Unit Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

Maranatha High School

Unit: Introduction to Turning

Unit Content (IDMR)

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Unit Learning Outcomes

Lecture & Demonstration (one every

Across the Floor Practice in Groups (1,

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

1) Define and explain spotting and body alignment related to turning.

Written or revised by Sarah Shoemaker on April 25, 2013.

Maranatha High School

Unit: Choreography Combination #1

Unit Content (IDMR)

Unit Learning Outcomes

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Lecture, Demonstration, & Class

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

1) Define choreography, and explain what a choreography combination is.

Written or revised by Sarah Shoemaker on April 25, 2013.

Maranatha High School

Course: Beginning Jazz Dance

Unit: Introduction to Jumps

Unit Content (IDMR)

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Lecture, Demonstration, & Class

Across the Floor Practice in Groups (1,

Independent Practice Time (1)

Unit Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

Maranatha High School

Unit: Choreography Combination #2

Unit Content (IDMR)

Unit Learning Outcomes

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...

Written or revised by Sarah Shoemaker on April 25, 2013.

Maranatha High School

Unit: Christmas Concert Dance Part 1

Unit Content (IDMR)

Instructional Methods (w/ ESLR)

Christmas Concert Dance

Unit Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to...