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Jazz Dance 1 Instructor: Jacquelyn Potts Hand Student: Jeridiah Watson Re: Week of March 4, 2014

March 4, 2014

Jazz Dance I (Reflections TWO: Week of March 4, 2014) 1. What Observations have you made that stand out as unique and significant to you: Honestly? When I first started this class, I was just taking it to fulfill a General Education requirement and I had very little interest in Jazz Dance. Since taking the class things have shifted. The great facts are that this is an active and fun class with some pretty awesome people in it. That makes for a nice balance with my other classes. Correct me if I am wrong but, I am also starting to get a glimpse of how the music genre correlates with the Jazz dynamics we practice. I really had no idea this class would be so fun! Since I go to the Gym often, Jazz Dance I classes are a great remedy for the mind, body, and spirit balance it sets in order with the additional fitness, artistic expression, and flexibility it invokes. Speaking of body, Im sure the anatomical definitions will easily transition into the Nurse Practitioner pursuit. 2. New information: The information gleaned in Chapter Three (Alignment, variable anatomy), Chapter 5 (Foot Positions), and the Chapter 10 assignment. Lastly but, not least information gleaned from Mid Term exam. 1) Q: Proper attire for class? A: Fitted clothing that reveals body line. 2) Q: All of the following are true except? A: Students should ask questions as soon as they think of them. 3) Q: Neutral alignment allows the back to swat or arch (hyperextend). A: False 4) Q: When you rise to the balls of your feet into releve you distribute the weight among all five of your toes. A: False.. two toes, distributed to big toe and the one right next to it. Knee in center. 5) Jazz dance usually has the following structure: Warm up, isolation exercises, locomotor movements, and dance. 6) Q: This style of jazz dance is heavily influenced by ballet? A: Lyrical

7) Q: The style of jazz dance has dance moves that include popping and strutting is called? A: Hip Hop. 8) Q: This style of Jazz is angular and disjointed. A: Broadway. A dancer has correct alignment if he/she stands normally and does not have to activate his/her body into a different position. A: False 9) A half bending of the knees is called Grand Plie. 10) The following should be done when turning out ones leg. A: Allow outward rotation from the hip socket. 11) A rise can also be called a releve. 12) The heels lift off the floor for Grand Plie in all positions. A: False 13) This term indicates a drawing in or shortening of body parts. A: Contraction. 14) A bouncing stretch is the best way to achieve flexibility. A: False 15) Dancers should begin and end all jumps with a Demi Plie. A: True 16) An excessive curve of the lower spine is called. A; Lordosis 17) A lateral curve in the spine is called. A: Scoliosis 18) a. Dancers should arrive early or on time but, never late. b. Dancers should not bring shoes, food, gum or drinks other than water out onto the dance floor. c. Dancers should not sit down or talk (other than when asking questions or working on assignments during class. d. Dancers should try to maintain an optimistic outlook and be open to new movements and constructive criticism from the instructor. A: All of the above. 26) Choose the name of the foot position illustrated. A: First position 27) A: Second position. 28) A: Fifth Position.\ 29) Choose the name of the arm position. A: First position.
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Anatomy 1) Trapezoid 2) Deltoid 3) Pectoralis Major 4) Triceps 5) Biceps 6) Latissimus Dorsi 7) Obliques 8) Rectus abdomis 9) Gluteus Maximus 10) Sartorius 11) Hamstrings 12) Quadriceps 13) Gastrocnemius 14) Achilles Tendon

Specific feedback or critiques: I sincerely hope this compositional array of mysterious panaceas of has been served with a bucket of expression on a tray of satiety.