Unit+9

=**Unit 9**= = Jazz isolations, turns, kicks and jumps? =

**Key Concepts of Study for this Unit** Isolation of: Turns Kicks Jumps
 * Head
 * Shoulders
 * Ribs
 * Hips
 * Ankles
 * Jazz Turns
 * Axle Turns
 * Barrel Turns
 * Fan Kick
 * Flick Kick
 * Hitch Kick
 * Staddle Jump
 * Barrel Jump
 * Switch Leaps

**Instructor Projects and Tools** Interactive dialogue and demonstration by the instructor will include the following information: Head Shoulders Ribs Hips Ankles
 * Forward, side, back and circular
 * Up, down, forward, back, circular
 * Front, back, side, circular
 * Front, back, side, circular
 * Point, flex, circular

//Please note that in dance class, physical warmups and the refinement of technique, postions, steps and choreography are done daily and will be built upon in increasing difficulty as the class progresses.//

**Assessment Task** Student Project 1: Students will be assessed on their work by their instructor and will be introduced and expected to constantly assess themselves. a. Physical assessment b. Visual assessment c. Constant Self Assessment
 * Students will work on jazz technique through a series of exercises in the center, on the floor, across the floor and a combo that will strengthen and improve their technique.

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