To be used in conjunction with Modern Jazz Intermediate DVD Ref: DVD1
Please read the free copy of the syllabus notes that are supplied free when the DVD is purchased.
1. Épaulé
2. Dynamics
CONTEMPORARY MODERN JAZZ
Intermediate Performer Award
Available for examination from 1st January 2022, compulsory from 1st September 2022.
Introduction.
The Contemporary Modern Jazz Faculty are delighted to augment the existing Modern Jazz Intermediate Performers examination in the following way, this will bring the syllabus into line with the revised graded syllabus for Contemporary Modern Jazz.
Referring to page 8 of the current Modern Jazz Technique of Theatre Dance Book (green book)
Section ii) Jazz Appreciation
Section iii) Improvisation On A Theme
Section iv) Basic Weight Transference & Rhythmic Reaction
Section v) Interpretation
Will be replaced with the newly choreographed Contemporary Set Studies
a) Épaulé
b) Dynamics
c) A prepared Choreographed Contemporary piece, music/theme chosen by the candidate. This will be discussed with the examiner.
The final Jazz Dance choreographed by the teacher or candidate to their own choice of music - 2 minutes maximum.
In addition to the existing Modern Jazz Intermediate syllabus and set music, candidates will require the syllabus for the two new Contemporary Modern Jazz set studies and the two new set music tracks. A DVD is also available of the two new set studies.