Potomac High – Jazz 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is an introduction to Jazz Dance. Course study will include various styles of Jazz including, but not limited to: Luigi Technique, stylized Fosse movements, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Afro, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Broadway Jazz. Emphasis is placed on development of correct Jazz techniques through codified warmups, center floor strengthening, across the floor patterns and choreography. Students will also study/research Jazz Dance History and Jazz Dance Terminology. Informal in class performance assessments and formal stage performances will be required. There will also be written and oral Jazz vocabulary assessments.