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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DANC 14.1 | Title:
CONTEMPORARY DANCE I |
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| Full Title:
Contemporary Dance I |
| Last Reviewed:1/28/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | .75 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 13.13 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 2.25 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 39.38 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 26.25 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
DANCE 14.1
Catalog Description:
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Contemporary dance draws from ballet modern and jazz dance techniques. This beginning (Level I) course follows a dance class format including center warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. The choreography will focus on clearly displayed emotional moods and fast-moving choreographic strategies, with an emphasis on innovation and stylized movement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 10.2
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Contemporary dance draws from ballet modern and jazz dance techniques. This beginning (Level I) course follows a dance class format including center warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. The choreography will focus on clearly displayed emotional moods and fast-moving choreographic strategies, with an emphasis on innovation and stylized movement.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 10.2
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2000 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2000 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Execute and analyze (Level I) contemporary dance sequences using applicable dance vocabulary.
2. Perform (Level I) contemporary dance choreography applying (Level I) techniques, musicality and performance skills.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate Level I competence in the ballet, jazz, and modern dance skills incorporated in
contemporary choreography.
2. Incorporate Level I contemporary dance performance skills such as expressive movement quality and
appropriate facial expressions in the context of a contemporaryl dance class.
3. Choreograph a Level I contemporary dance combination.
4. Differentiate between contemporary dance and other dance genres including ballet, modern, and jazz dance genres.
5. Demonstrate musicality in the performance and choreography of a beginning Level I contemporary dance movement.
6. Apply knowledge of contemporary dance to the analysis of dance pieces viewed in a live or video perfomrance.
Topics and Scope
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I. Theory
A. Background and characteristics of contemporary dance
B. Comparison of stylistic elements of contemporary dance to those of other dance genres (ballet,
modern, jazz)
C. Level I dance terminology and corresponding movement vocabulary incorporated in contemporary
dance
II. Level I Contemporary Dance Skills and Techniques
A. Warm-up exercises
B. Footwork and plies
C. Legwork
D. Alignment and limb placement
E. Balance
F. Stretching and strengthening
G. Floor work
H. Progressions (across the floor movements)
I. Center floor combinations
J. All of the above include practice in assimilation and retention of Level I dance sequences
III. Level I Contemporary Dance Performance Skills
A. Emotional expressiveness
B. Facial expression
C. Dynamic contrast
D. Projection
E. Performance energy
F. Dealing with performance anxiety
IV. Musicality
A. Expressing musical mood and color through movement quality
B. Phrasing and rhythmical timing
C. Accents
D. Learning dance movement with and without counts (i.e. to lyrics or instrumentation of
music)
V. Choreographing a Level I Combination in the Contemporary Dance Style
A. May include improvisational experiences as a precursor to choreography
B. Synthesis of contemporary dance vocabulary and stylistic elements with personal style
VI. Critiquing a Dance Performance in Relation to Contemporary Dance
A. Deciphering dance - what to look for in a dance performance
B. Comparing and contrasting elements of a dance piece to characteristics of contemporary dance.
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Practice of dance skills and combinations from class (ungraded)
2. Reading of instructor prepared materials and/or textbook reading assignments (5-10 pages per
week)
3. Choreography of a dance combination (short dance sequence) either in solo, with a partner, or
group choreography projects
4. Studying vocabulary (ungraded)
5. Written 2 to 3 page critique of a live dance performance. (Alternate assignment: paper on a
video-taped dance performance)
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Performance exams (1 - 3)
2. Midterm vocabulary terminology exam
3. Final exam (skill demonstration)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 15% |
| Critique | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40% |
| Class performance in general, performance exams, choreography | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 15% |
| Midterm and final exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
40 - 60% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The Essential Guide to Contemporary Dance Techniques. Clarke, Melanie. Crowood Press (November 1, 2020)
Looking at Contemporary Dance; A Guide for the Internet Age. Strauss, Marc Raymond. Princeton Book Company (June 29, 2012) classic.
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