BRITISH THEATRE DANCE ASSOCIATION GRADE 7 MODERN JAZZ
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1 BRITISH THEATRE DANCE ASSOCIATION GRADE 7 MODERN JAZZ Candidates will continue the development of flexibility, control, stamina and performance skills established by progression through Grades 1 to 5 by means of a series of amalgamated exercises. Progression to Level 3 will emphasise the importance of the candidate s individual musicality and interpretation of style and their ability to adapt these to reflect current commercial trends and the demands of different choreographers.
2 Candidate Preparation for Level 3 Examinations - Tools for the teacher LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL CRITERIA: Examiners will expect Level 3 candidates to demonstrate SOUND AND ESTABLISHED dance skills, understanding of the required technique and artistry in the performance as per the Assessment Criteria. There should be a clear development of individual dance quality, musicality and individual dance skills. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE Correct stance should be maintained Placements should show correct alignment and body posture with fully stretched legs and feet and co-ordinated movements Increased flexibility is expected and should be maintained, the height of the legs in kicks should be above 90 Strength and control should be demonstrated through the set work and elevated work should be well placed and height sustained throughout the routine and stamina maintained Confident presentation and delivery of the work is expected. The dance section enables candidates to explore a wider context of Modern Jazz and their performance skills should reflect the different styles The solo performance is an opportunity to showcase their individuality and performance qualities DRESS CODE Smart presentation is important to all candidates entering BTDA examinations: the following dress code should be applied for Modern Jazz examinations: BTDA does not advocate colour or style but it expects candidates to have uniformity throughout the school. No jewellery, nail polish or make up is to be worn for examinations included in thei programme of study. Female candidates Appropriate style of leotard with leggings OR catsuit Jazz shoes Hair should be neat and tidy in a bun or tied back off the face and should not restrict the candidate in any way Male candidates Fitted T-shirt, cycling shorts/leggings/unitard Jazz shoes Hair should be neat and tidy and should not restrict the candidate in any way
3 CONTENT WARM UP BARRE WORK 1. CONTEMPORARY PLIÉ 2. BACK 3. LEG LOOSENING 4. SPLIT 5. SET ROUTINE CENTRE WORK 1. HEAD & ARMS 2. BACK LOOSENING 3. LAYOVER 4. TURNS AMALGAMATION 5. FLEXIBILITY & TRAVELLING AMALGAMATION DANCE 1. FEMALE OR MALE ROUTINE 2. JAZZ ROUTINE 3. STREET DANCE ROUTINE 4. ELEVATION ROUTINE 5. CANDIDATES SOLO COOL DOWN BOW
4 WARM UP 4 bar intro Commence feet together, facing the front 1 2 Slide to the R and drag L leg, jump feet together & clap hands 3 4 Slide to the L and drag R leg, jump feet together & clap hands 2 Step forward and to 2 nd R, punching L hand forward 2 Step forward and to 2 nd L, punching R hand forward &3 Knee ripple from R to L with backward shoulder roll R to L &4 Double middle body contraction 3 2 Inverted knee and shoulder roll R and roll back to recover 3 4 Inverted knee and shoulder roll L and roll back to recover 4 Step to R with a snake movement with head leading 2 Join the L foot to R, feet together 3 &4 Step R foot to 2 nd and hip swing R,L,R 5 2 Slide to the L and drag R leg, jump feet together & clap hands 3 4 Slide to the R and drag L leg, jump feet together & clap hands 6 Step forward and to 2 nd L, punching R hand forward 2 Step forward and to 2 nd R, punching L hand forward &3 Knee ripple from L to R with backward shoulder roll L to R &4 Double middle body contraction 7 2 Inverted knee and shoulder roll L and roll back to recover 3 4 Inverted knee and shoulder roll R and roll back to recover
5 WARM UP CONTINUED 8 2 Step to L with a snake movement with head leading then join the R foot to L, feet together 3 &a4 Step L foot to 2 nd and hip swing L,R,L 9 2 Demi plie in 2 nd, stretch legs and place the ball of left foot behind R foot on a rise, punching L arm up above head 3 4 Step L into demi plie in 2 nd, stretch legs and place the ball of R foot behind L foot on a rise, punching R arm up above head Grapevine R and jump feet together 1 Grapevine L and jump feet together 12 Step back on R leg in to a backward lunge with L knee relaxed and on the ball of the foot & pull R elbow back, L arm straight forwards, fists clenched 2 Step forwards with L leg, relaxing both knees and pull L elbow back, R arm straight forwards, fists clenched 3 4 Pencil turn to the R making 1½ turns with feet together, to end facing the back. Repeat all 12 bars facing the back of the studio, same directions as above and end facing the front
6 BARRE WORK 1. CONTEMPORARY PLIÉ 2 bar intro Contemporary plié in turned out 2 nd and recover Reverse spine movement into inward body curl, recover and on count 4 turn feet into parallel 2 nd position Contemporary plie in parallel 2 nd and recover Reverse spine movement into inward body curl, recover and on count 4 turn feet into turned out 1 st position Contemporary plie in turned out 1 st position and recover Reverse spine movement into inward body curl, recover and on count 4 turn feet into parallel 1 st position Contemporary plie in parallel 1 st position and recover Reverse spine movement into inward body curl and recover leaving feet in parallel 1 st position Back bend Recover Crouch down to floor Push pelvis forward and recover through a body roll finishing on a rise then lower on count Step upstage foot to 2 nd position on ball of foot with inverted knee and side stretch with the upstage, arm extended overhead. Recover to bring the feet together, upstage foot joins downstage foot and both hands on the barre Facing barre, feet in turned out 2 nd
7 1. CONTEMPORARY PLIÉ CONT D Step downstage foot to 2 nd position on the ball of foot with inverted knee and side stretch with the downstage arm extended overhead. Recover to turned out 2 nd position and downstage arm extended out at side at shoulder height , Slow circular back relaxation from downstage to upstage, with arm circle. Continue to Face front in to a finish position of own choice. Once through only
8 2. BACK. 2 bar Intro Commence side to barre, feet in 2 nd, outside arm relaxed down by side Transfer the weight onto outside leg, keeping both legs straight, and side stretch towards the barre taking the outside arm straight up the side and over head towards the barre Recover to standing straight in 2 nd position with arm extended above the head Relax into body roll bringing the arm behind body in a circular movement to extend above head Demi plie and relax body in to tabletop, swinging the arm forward and back ending with the arm close to side of body Contract the middle body in and release, leave arm close to side of body Demi plie and recover the body whilst swinging the arm down and forwards continue to circle arm back overhead and on to barre and turn, placing legs in 2 nd with back to barre both hands on barre Pull away from the barre and back bend 8 2 Recover 3 4 Bend arms in to shoulders and stretch them up to parallel above head CODA Relax the body and arms through a plie in a full body circle downstage to upstage then step outside foot to 2 nd continuing to circle the outside arm out through 2 nd and back down by side of body. Place inside hand on to barre Repeat all on other side
9 3. LEG LOOSENING 2 bar Intro Commence facing downstage, diagonally to face the barre, with feet together & Use outside leg, ball change, developpé front kick and place leg onto barre Port de bras forwards over leg & recover ending with arm in 5 th position, inside hand on barre Slide forward in to the splits opening arm to 2 nd Recover Rise and turn to face away from the barre on the diagonal and lower heel, with leg in arabesque on the barre Slide backwards in to the splits, leaning the body forward over the supporting leg Recover Rise & make half a turn towards the barre and lower heel to face the diagonal, lift and swing leg down to point in 2 nd, facing the front CODA Ball change, outward kick ending with the foot pointed behind in a lunge Step and join feet together turning away from the barre, to face the other side on the diagonal Repeat all on the other side. CODA (2 nd time) & Ball change, outward kick step and join feet together turning away from the barre to face the front then Step in to a finish position
10 4. SPLIT 2 bar Intro Commence side to the barre, feet together Step forwards with outside leg into a low lunge and one limber. Arm in 2nd Stretch legs, with head on knee. Inside hand remains on barre outside hand to touch floor Body ripple leading with the head forwards and upwards, to stand up straight in 4 th position and bring arm forward and up to 5 th Slide into the splits opening arm to 2 nd position Hold Turn into cat splits, facing the barre Turn to other side into splits Bring legs in to stand up on inside leg and bring the feet together Repeat all on other side 4 times through
11 5. SET ROUTINE 2 bar Intro Facing barre, feet in 2 nd position, both hands on barre Hip swing downstage leg across and away from body en fondu into developpé to place downstage leg on barre, supporting leg pulled up Fondu supporting leg and recover, rise and pivot to face leg on barre. Take the outside arm up to 5 th Backbend in to body roll on relaxed supporting leg, circular movement backwards with outside arm. Recover body Fondu supporting leg and reach forward with outside arm to grasp foot. Hold foot and carry the leg to side with stretched supporting leg in to shoulder the leg position Side lean towards barre to increase leg stretch, release foot and lower the leg slowly to floor, to point in 2 nd position , Ball change, inward kick, ball change (taken front back), outward kick then turn away from the barre to face other side and sweep outside leg into parallel line 8 2 Bring outside leg in to parallel retire en fondu and contract over the leg, with the outside arm bent in to body 3 4 Relevé on inside leg with backbend. Outside leg remains in parallel retire position. Outside arm behind in low V position, With the outside leg, developpe devant en fondu. Maintain fondu and Rond de jambe, en lair, en dehors finishing derriere then developpé passé devant (maintain fondu throughout) Step forward outside leg, step forward inside leg, Grand jeté en tournant to face other side (hands maintain contact with the barre) Then step back on outside foot, releasing the inside foot to point just off the floor, body slightly leaning back with outside arm in low V behind body
12 5. SET ROUTINE CONT D Step forward inside leg then step forward outside leg and lift inside leg to 1 st arabesque en fondu, turn towards the barre in to fouetté relevé en tournant to face other side, outside leg held straight in front on a rise Lower from rise and bring outside leg in to parallel retire en fondu and contract body over leg. Holding just below knee carry leg through 2 nd to attitude derriere Extend into standing split at the back Lower the leg and turn into 2 nd position, facing away from barre, holding barre with. both hands, pull away from barre into back bend, keeping heels down Recover and step the upstage foot to 2 nd position whilst turning downstage to face barre. Repeat whole exercise starting with upstage foot.
13 CENTRE WORK 1. HEAD & ARMS 2 bar Intro. 1 Step R to R side with snake movement (head leads way into side drop then push into wave from midline of body) 2 Bring L foot together and click fingers, arms flexed but relaxed in front 3 4 Repeat to L Step R foot to RDF, head leads way in full body snake (as if pushing body beneath and up through a wave) then click fingers on count 4 3 Step on to ball of R foot to R side in inverted lunge, both knees relaxed, push R palm across the chest towards L shoulder, head looks to R side 2 Step R foot together and lower R arm down by side 3 Step on to ball of L foot to L side in inverted lunge, both knees relaxed, push L palm across the chest towards R shoulder, head looks to L side 4 Step L foot together and lower L arm down by side 4 Pick R foot up to L knee, touch R hand to L shoulder 2 Step R foot to 2 nd position, touch R hand to R shoulder 3 Transfer weight onto R foot and raise L heel with relaxed inverted knee, L shoulder raised, head turned to R side looking down and throw R arm down keeping R leg straight 4 Transfer weight onto L foot and raise R heel with relaxed inverted knee, R shoulder raised, head looking to the front, keeping L leg straight 5 Keep feet still and turn to face LDF, R knee bent with heel raised, L leg straight and push R palm towards LDF, R arm extended Face front, feet together, arms by sides Towards RDF Body facing front Facing LDF
14 1. HEAD & ARMS CONT D head isolations forward maintain arm position 4 Join feet together and relax arms down by sides Relax knees and body roll keeping arms down by sides 4 Relax the body forward over relaxed knees, arms relaxed to floor, head down Uncurl the body to recover to standing arms relaxed by sides walks LRLR, round in own circle to the Left to end facing the front Facing LDF Repeat all starting with the L foot.
15 2. BACK LOOSENING 4 bar Intro Facing R side of studio, lying on front, legs and feet together, hands under shoulders and forehead on floor, Push top half of body to back stretch in a gentle releasing movement, head last , Reverse to lie down, then place legs and feet apart on last count , , , Repeat push back and recover, leaving legs and feet apart, Push seat back onto knees, keeping arms extended in cat stretch , Draw body up into kneeling position though inward curl of spine, chin on chest to raise head last, knees hip width apart. Arms go up through the body to parallel line above head , , Body roll on knees, taking both arms in circular movement backwards to finish above head , Place hands on floor in front of body, shoulder width apart, knees hip width apart, head lifted, Draw up spine into stomach curl contraction, chin on chest , Reverse into spine arch, raising head to look up , Repeat contraction, lifting L knee towards chin , Extend L leg into back kick on spine arch movement. Place leg down on last count., , , Repeat contraction using R leg and in to back kick. Place leg down on last count , Tuck toes underneath, stretch legs and push back until heels are flat on floor keeping hands on the floor (in yoga it s called down dog position) , Walk hands in towards feet then slowly recover by drawing up body into standing position through inward curl of spine; head last, to recover to erect position with the feet apart. Once through only
16 3. LAYOVER 2 bar Intro. Commence facing front, feet together Bring R leg in to parallel retire and fondu on L leg with contraction Unfold R leg to 2 nd & layover forwards, arms horizontal line, stretching supporting leg Bring R leg in to parallel retire and fondu on L leg with contraction, turning to face LDF Unfold the R leg to extend backwards and layover forwards, arms parallel above head, stretching supporting leg Bring R leg in to parallel retire and fondu on L leg with contraction, still facing LDF Unfold the R leg to extend forwards and layover backwards, arms behind body in low V position, stretching supporting leg. Then step R foot to LDF on count Bring L leg across in front of R in to a ball change (front back) to face the front, outward kick L and step to 2 nd position to LDB body facing LDF Cross R leg over L leg and turn to L shoulder to end facing the front. Hands in base of spine Repeat all starting on L leg and turning to face RDF.
17 4. TURNS AMALGAMATION 2 bar Intro. Commence feet together facing the front & 1 & 2 Ball change (R, L) in 2 nd, ball change (R, L) in 4 th 3 4 Single outward turn, with R leg in parallel retiré 2 2 Step R across L and point L at side arms parallel above head 3 4 Step L across R and point R at side arms horizontal line 3 & Ball change (R, L) in 4 th and step forward in to lunge on R leg, single inward turn with L leg in parallel retiré Step L to 2 nd with a snake movement of the body then join the R foot to the L to bring feet together on count 3, wait 4 Repeat starting on L leg with single turns Repeat all with DOUBLE turns
18 5. FLEXIBILITY & TRAVELLING AMALGAMATION 2 bar Intro. Open turn to R, step R to side and shoulder roll R backwards then cross L over R and shoulder roll L backwards, travelling across the back Step R to face RDF, drop onto L and flick kick R into developpe lay back. Step forward on R & drop body forwards over relaxed R leg, L leg behind in jazz knee on the ball of the foot 3 2 Step back L, dig R foot in front with L shoulder roll backwards on relaxed knees 3 4 Step back R, dig L foot in front with R shoulder roll backwards on relaxed knees & 4 Step L to 2 nd to face front then outward circular kick R, ball change step (R L R) turning to R making a full turn to end facing RDF Travel to LDF, step L to 2 nd and backward shoulder roll L then cross R over L and backward shoulder roll R (2 counts each walk) Open turn to L, end facing LDF and jump head kick R leg runs (R, L) to LDF, jump feet together to face front and cat spring Finishing in crouched position, seat roll to R side and end sitting facing RDF with R leg bent over L Slide forward into R leg splits, facing RDF Bring L leg round and over R leg in to ½ revolving split on L, to face LDB Bring R leg in and roll towards L shoulder on to knees to face the front. Both hands on floor with head tucked in Tuck toes under and ripple up through feet, knees & body to stand facing the front 5 2 &3 &4 Chassé coupé turn, then 2 chaîné turns travelling to R side Commence in L Diagonal Back Corner, facing the front Travelling backwards to LDB
19 5. FLEXIBILITY & TRAVELLING AMALGAMATION CONT D 6 ( pause2) 3 4 Turned in walk R and pause to RDF, then outward turn and step forward L in to turned in walk facing RDF Turn to face back, 4 strut walks (RLRL) to RDB 8 &2 3 4 Ball change step (RLR) making half a turn towards R shoulder to end facing the front, step L to 2 nd and jazz knee R on ball of foot, whilst keeping L leg straight, with the R arm relaxed over head, L arm wrapped behind back with fists clenched. Then transfer weight to R leg, keeping R leg straight and Jazz knee L on ball of foot, and throw arms sharply down to finish with head looking to R side. To be shown on the other side
20 DANCE 1. FEMALE ROUTINE 4 Bar Intro (Free Improvisation) Start LDFC, facing front, feet together Travelling sideways, step R, cross L over R, step R, cross L over R. Rolling shoulder back R L R L 2 Step R sideways and drag L leg behind in to a broken ankle turn to the R taking the R arm in a circle around above head 2 Throw R arm down by R side 3 4 Walk back L, R Step back L en fondu and developpe R leg in front and hold facing RDFC &4 Walk (R, L) to RDFC Step back on R and take L leg back in to a parallel back kick and fondu on R leg, arms parallel above head. Step back on L and take R leg back in to a parallel back kick and fondu on L leg, arms parallel above head 5 2 3&4 Relevé making ½ turn on L leg to face LDBC, R leg lifted in parallel retire, taking both arms straight above head. Step forward R and throw arms down by sides, triple run LRL travelling to LDBC Double outward turn, step forward R, single inward turn and end facing the front with the feet together 7&2 3&4 Roll R shoulder back, roll L shoulder back then relax head and body forwards with the arms crossed low in front of body on relaxed knees. Step R across L, ball change with L leg at side Step L to face L side, then face the back and rise on L and developpé R leg sideways arms parallel above head. Step R to face L side, rise R and developpé L leg in front, arms come down by sides
21 1. FEMALE DANCE ROPUTINE CONT D Lunge forward on L, facing L side and stretch R arm forward with flat back. Lean back and release L foot on to ball of foot, R arm sways back in low V position. Drop forward on L, and bring R leg in behind facing LDFC and relevé on L and developpé side kick R leg 2&2&3 4 Travel to RDFC, Step turn R, attitude leap turn on R, step R and turn to face back bringing feet together. 3&2& 3 4 Travel to the back and walk R,L,R then releve on R and bring R arm out to side at shoulder level with palm down. L leg in parallel retire. Step back on L leg, Outward circular kick R leg to end facing the front &4 Step R and join feet together and swivel turn round to R to make a full turn. End facing the front. Roll R shoulder back, roll L shoulder back then relax head and body forwards with the arms crossed low in front of body on relaxed knees Step back on L to face RDFC, developpé R leg in front en fondu. Step forward on R, double inward turn with palms of hands to face to end facing front 6 2 3&4 Step L across in front of R, drag out to side on R, facing front Pas de bourrée under LRL hip swings RLRL taking arms up to high V then round head and down by sides 8&2 3 4 Pas de bourree turn towards R shoulder making a full turn RLR. Step L foot to 2 nd facing front, L arm extended out to side at shoulder height, palm facing forward fingers splayed then relax head, arm and body down over R leg on relaxed knees, jazz knee L leg and hold position.
22 MALE ROUTINE 4 bar Intro (free Improvisation for first 3 bars) on 4 th bar 4 rib and shoulder Isolations to R side. Start centre back facing front. Feet apart 4 walks forward R,L,R,L 2 &2 3 4 Step out to 2 nd R,L then jazz knee R and lift R shoulder with arms low V with fingers splayed. Single inward turn to R. End facing RDFC and step forward on L. 3& 2& 3 4 Travel to LDBC. Step turn attitude leap, begin to turn and relax R knee and cross L leg behind to sit on floor, continue direction of turn in seat roll. Step up on L foot with R foot pointed behind facing LDBC &4 Travelling backwards towards RDFC Spring on to R foot and trace an outward semi circle with L foot. Spring on to L foot and trace an outward semi circle with R foot. Step R to face RDFC and hop with L leg parallel retire position making a full turn in the air then step L forward facing RDFC &4 Double outwards turn on L leg. Triple run R,L,R travelling towards RDFC &6 2 &3 4 Travel to L side. Spring L, cross R in front and turn to L. Spring L, cross R in front and turn to L. 7 &2 3 4 Step L to side, cross R over L and drag out to the side on L. Step R to face RDFC and drop on to L leg and developpe kick with lay back R leg &4 & Step R jazz knee L and relax body and arms forward over R leg facing RDFC. Travel to L side. Step L, cross R over L and straight side leap L and cross R over L &4 Releve on R with parallel retire L both arms parallel above head. Step L leg to 2 nd on relaxed knees, with inverted R knee and throw arms down by sides. 3 walks backwards R,L,R
23 MALE ROUTINE CONTINUED 2 & 2 3 & 4 Ball change L,R making a full turn to the L then hop on R with L leg extended out straight at the L side, keeping both legs straight. Arms Horizontal, palms facing forward with fingers splayed. Then repeat ball change with full turn and hop on the same legs Step L and developpe side kick R on a rise, facing front. Arms in diagonal line. Chasse coupe turn travelling to R side 4 & 2 3 & 4 Cross R over L and open ball change. Cross L over R and open Ball change facing front 5 & Elevated windmill turn towards R shoulder end facing LDFC. Draw feet together on a rise and stretch arms up through body to parallel above head 6 & 2 & 3 & 4 3 Chainee turns bringing arms down through body. Travelling to LDBC step forward L to face LDBC 7 & 2 3 & 4 Ball change step forward R,L,R making half a turn towards R shoulder to end facing RDFC. Double outward turn towards L shoulder and step forward on L 8 & 2 3 & 4 Double Inward turn towards L shoulder. Step forward R to RDFC. Flick L foot forward, spring L across R and ball dig R foot out at R side with jazz knee on relaxed knees, end facing front with R hand as if holding front of hat. Head looking slightly to R
24 2. JAZZ ROUTINE 4 bar Intro, free Improvisation but on last 6 counts bring head up slowly. Feet in 2 nd, head down, arms in low V facing LDFC 1 Circle both arms over head (comb hair) 2 Invert R knee and flex R foot (heel lifted) and throw arms down by sides 3 & Ball change step forward RLR to face RDFC, double outward turn. 2 2 Step forward on L to RDFC, releve on L and parallel retire R. Both arms parallel above the head Step onto R leg and cross L leg over R then side leap on R, cross L over R, travelling to RDBC. 3&2 3&4 5&6 Travelling round to LDBC triple run R, triple run L, Pas de bourree under making a full turn to R. End facing RDFC Travelling to RDFC, 4 walks with backward shoulder rolls LRLR one backward body ripple then click fingers Rise and twist turn making half a turn to L shoulder with windmill arms L to R to end facing LDBC and lower heels. Make half an inward turn to L shoulder to end facing the front and place R foot in 2 nd position. Jump feet together and jump side kick R leg, facing front Slide R leg straight behind L out to the L side, hands on the floor, L leg is bent over R sitting on the floor. Sit over to R side, and cat split legs over L to R. End sitting facing RDFC with R leg bent over L 7 2 Recover to stand 3 4 Drag forward on L to RDFC, both arms parallel above head, join feet together and bring arms down by side and turn head sharp to look at front 5 6 Jump feet 2 nd to face front, jump L foot crossed in front of R
25 2. JAZZ ROUTINE CONT D 8 2 Swivel turn towards R shoulder to face the back Step R, cross L over R with backward shoulder rolls (travelling sideways) then step R and make 1 and a half inward turns towards R shoulder and end facing RDFC 1 2 Developpe L leg forward with fondu on R leg facing RDFC 3 Step forward L 4 5 Face the front and developpe the R leg to the R side and layover forward. Arms horizontal with palms facing floor 6 Relevé on L and bring body up straight, turning R leg out with arms horizontal palms facing forward fingers splayed 2 &2 Cross R behind L, step out onto 2 nd with L foot, cross R in front of L to 4 th position to end facing LDFC Rise and make a full turn towards the L shoulder with windmill arms L then R. End facing LDFC. 2 walks backwards R, L towards RDBC Travel to RDFC, Step turn R, side leap turn R, drag out on R arms parallel above head, tap L foot next to R and drop arms down by sides, end facing RDFC Travel to LDFC, Step turn L, side leap turn L, drag out on L arms parallel above head, tap R foot next to L and drop arms down by sides, end facing LDFC 5 2 Travel to RDBC Step R and developpe side kick L on a rise making half a turn to face LDBC. R arm extended out at shoulder height, palm forward fingers splayed 3 4 Travel to RDBC Step L and developpe side kick R on a rise making half a turn to face RDFC. L arm extended out at shoulder height, palm forward fingers splayed
26 2. JAZZ ROUTINE CONT D 5 6 Step R to 2 nd arms parallel above head, palms forward fingers splayed. Then fondu on R leg and bring L leg to parallel retire and sharply throw arms down by sides and incline head and upper body to R Travel to LDFC Step turn L, 2 walks with backward shoulder roll L,R to face LDFC. Kick L and lay back and end in crouch position on L with R leg turned out behind. Hands on floor and head tucked in
27 3. STREET JAZZ 4 bar Intro (Free Improvisation) Start centre back, facing front. Feet in 2 nd position Relax into R hip, Keep R leg straight and L leg inverted. Take R arm up to high V 2 Bring R arm round head and bring L foot together to join R foot 2 Step R foot to 2 nd position and throw R arm down by side 3 Bring L foot together to join R foot and knee circle to R on a rise 4 Step R foot to 2 nd position 3 &2 &3 &4 4 rib and shoulder Isolations to L (back to centre on &, weight ends on L on count 4) 4 2 3& 4& Step R to 2 nd position and flick R shoulder with L hand. Step L to 2 nd position and flick L shoulder with R hand. Isolate ribs and shoulders to R side, back, L side and centre with flexing of the knees and slight bounce. Then stretch legs as you come back to centre 4 walks forward R,L,R,L &2 &2 &3 &4 Spring on to R foot and ball dig L foot out to 2 nd position with inverted knee. Relax both knees. Spring on to L foot and ball dig R foot out to 2 nd position with inverted knee. Relax both knees. Spring on to R foot and ball dig L foot out to 2 nd position with inverted knee. Relax both knees. Then stretch legs then bend knees &4 Step L forwards on relaxed knees to face RDFC. Double outward turn to R shoulder. Step R foot to 2 nd position to face front, arms relaxed by sides. Head turns sharp R then back to front 4 &2 &3 &4 Drop forward on to L foot crossed over R foot. Drop back on R foot and step L foot to 2 nd position. Drop forward on to R foot crossed over L foot. Drop back on L foot and step R foot to 2 nd position. Drop forward on L foot crossed over R foot
28 3. STREET JAZZ CONT D 5 Step R foot forward to face R side in 4 th position with L arm bent forwards, fingers splayed and R arm bent behind body with fingers splayed. (Like a robot) 2 Lean body forwards to table top position, feet in 4 th position and change arms so R is bent forwards and L is bent behind. Head looks to the front 3 Recover body and head straight and change arms so L is bent in front R bent behind. Feet in 4 th position 4 Swivel towards L shoulder to face front, feet in 2 nd position and punch R arm up in to the air. Weight over L leg Take weight on R leg and punch L arm up in to the air. Take weight on L leg and punch R arm across body to L side. Slide and drag out to R side with hands clasped and ripple wrists from R to L and dig ball of L foot next to R foot 7 Step R foot to 2 nd position and stretch R arm out in front at shoulder level, palm to floor, fingers splayed. Bend L arm across chest, palm down to floor fingers splayed &2 &3 Contract body and take L arm under R, contract body and take L arm over R &4 Circle L arm out, round, down and up to end stretched out in front at shoulder level with a flexed blade hand. At same time carry R arm straight out to R side then circle it up and over to end with R hand clasped on top of L arm and join R foot to L foot to bring feet together 8 &2 3 &4 Relax arms down by sides Triple run facing front but travelling sideways to L side. L,R,L. Drop on to R foot across in front of L foot, drop back on L foot and step R foot to 2 nd position, end facing LDFC
29 GRADE SEVEN MODERN 3. STREET JAZZ CONTINUED. Lean back and bend knees. Circle R arm backwards and touch floor behind with R hand. L arm stretches up towards ceiling. Recover to stand facing LDFC, reversing arm circle forward Turn towards L shoulder to face back and drag out to the side on R foot and jump feet together then drag out on L foot and jump feet together to face L side of studio (turning towards your R shoulder) 3 &2 pause3 &4 Flick R foot forward spring on to it and step L foot to 2 nd position turning towards R shoulder to face the front. Pause count 3. Ripple the knees through a rise R to L with backward shoulder roll R,L 4 Tap L foot behind R foot on bent knees with R arm bent across chest, L arm extended up to diagonal. Fists clenched. (like a bow position) Turn head to look at L hand 2 Step left foot out to 2 nd position on relaxed knees. Arms relaxed by side, head facing forward &3 &4 Flick R shoulder with L hand then flick L shoulder with R hand at the same time relax knees and swing hips R, centre, L, centre &5 &2 &3 &4 Travel to L side. Twist the heels then the toes &1 (4x in all) at same time raise R hand flat at side of head with palm to cheek and move hand slightly up and down (&1), then turn hand under chin with palm down to floor and move hand slightly L,R(&2) and at the same time turn head sharply to look L then centre and repeat head and hand movements up and down and then across to complete (&3 &4). L hand placed on stomach throughout &4 Step L foot out to 2 nd position with snake movement (head leads the way in to side droop then push in to wave from mid-line of body) Join R foot to left bringing feet together. Circle arms inwards from elbows 2 xs then bend knees and relax the body down towards the floor over legs and stretch arms down to floor with fingers splayed
30 GRADE SEVEN MODERN 3. STREET JAZZ CONTINUED Recover the body and drag walk back R and join L foot to the R foot to end feet together. Step R foot to 2 nd position single inward turn towards R shoulder. End with feet in 2 nd position facing the front Flick R shoulder with L hand and step the R foot to 2nd. Flick L hip with R hand and step the L foot to 2nd. Drag sideways to R side with L arm extended out to the L side, in line with shoulder and hand flexed, head looking at L hand. Then dig the ball of L foot next to R foot with relaxed L knee, bringing feet together and at the same time the L arm circles from elbow, once outwards, and ends down by side and sharply turn the head to look at the R side
31 4. ELEVATION ROUTINE 2 bar Intro Elevated turn to the R, Step R to face RDFC and hop with L leg in attitude derrière Face RDFC. Step back L, hitch kick at back R, L, step L forward and hitch kick at front R, L Step forward on L and hop with R leg in 2nd arabesque, Travel to LDBC facing RDBC, 2 runs R, L Side leap R, cross L over R, Step R forward to face LDBC, Releve R making half a turn towards R shoulder to face RDFC. L leg in parallel retire. Punch R arm up in to the air Run & scissor leap travel to RDFC corner. Land on R leg. Cross L foot behind R to face front & Step R foot to 2 nd, cross L foot in front of R foot, step R foot to 2 nd position, jump feet together and rebound jump. Facing front Travel to LDFC. 2 runs L,R, straight leap L leg, step through on R Straight leap L leg, step through on R, step forward on L and releve, R leg in parallel retiré L arm punch up in air Travel to RDBC facing RDFC. Gallop and step R fouetté sauté and end facing LDFC Travel to RDBC facing LDBC. Gallop and step L fouetté sauté and end facing LDFC Face LDFC, Ball change R, L. Double outward turn Facing the front. Cross R over L and hop in to straight leg hurdle jump. Cross L over R and hop in to straight leg hurdle jump. (underneath leg bent) runs forward R,L straight leap on R leg, finish kneeling on L in a crouch position on floor Cat split roll to L side, turning towards R shoulder. R leg kicked round followed by L, tuck R leg under and recover to stand on L leg facing L side of studio. R leg degage derrière Commence in the LDBC facing the LDFC. Feet together. TO BE DANCED SEPARATELY
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