Course Content and Outcome Guide for D 192D
- Date:
- 13-SEP-2006
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- D 192D
- Course Title:
- Modern Dance II
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 30
- Special Fee:
- $12
Course Description
Continues development of modern dance technique, with focus on alignment, strength, control, musicality, and dynamics. Includes expanded modern dance vocabulary, dance combinations, and improvisation. Course may be taken 3 times for credit (D 192D or PE 186J separately or in combination). Recommended courses: D 192C or PE 186I or equivalent.Intended Outcomes for the course
· Develop and increase beginning/intermediate skills and movement awareness in modern dance technique.
· Identify and apply the principles of modern dance technique and vocabulary.
· Explore and appreciate modern dance as an art form.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
· Attendance, participation, and effort.
· Demonstrate knowledge and skills in beginning/intermediate modern dance technique.
· Written and/or practical evaluation.
· Paper or project on modern dance.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Principles of Modern Dance Technique:
Correct alignment
Turnout and parallel positions of the legs and feet
Body and arm positions
Modern dance vocabulary
Safe and efficient dance techniques
Modern Dance Class, beginning/intermediate level:
Warm-up
Axial movements
Ballet based movements: plies, battements, rond de jambe
Floor work
Connecting movements
Locomotor movements
Dance combinations
Improvisation and movement exploration
Structure of modern dance class
Dance class etiquette
Modern Dance Aesthetics:
Use of weight and breath
Energy and dynamics of movement
Rhythmic variations
Spatial awareness
Qualities/effort of movement
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
Demonstrate correct technique and appropriate skills in beginning/intermediate modern dance steps and combinations:
Warm-up sequences
Plie sequences
Battements
Floor work
Connecting steps
Turns
Jumps
Traveling combinations
Dance combinations
Improvised sequences
Demonstrate modern dance steps and combinations with changes in dynamics, level, and direction.
Demonstrate improved control, strength, balance, musicality, and quality of movement in modern dance.
Demonstrate ability to learn, execute, and retain modern dance steps and combinations from visual, aural, and kinesthetic cues with greater speed and accuracy.
Demonstrate awareness of the components of a movement phrase.
Examine and articulate ideas about a dance performance.
Present a paper or report on modern dance.