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| Inactive Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DANCE 40 | Title:
INTRO TO FOLK DANCE |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Folk Dance |
| Last Reviewed:5/6/2013 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 17.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
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:
PE 26.1
Catalog Description:
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The study of basic rhythms, movements, and step patterns while learning a beginning folk dance repertoire.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 10.1
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The study of basic rhythms, movements, and step patterns while learning a beginning folk dance repertoire.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 10.1
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Demonstrate and integrate knowledge of basic folk dance movements including steps, styling, dance formations and musicality in the performance of a beginning folk dance repertoire.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural role of folk dance in the community.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of historical and political influences on regional folk dances.
Objectives:
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1. Demonstrate the basic skills and steps of common folk dances
2. Apply basic folk dance terminology
3. Perform footwork, rhythms and basic patterns of common folk dances
4. Count musical accompaniment for folk dances and identify rhythmical elements unique to each folk dance
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of folk dance in the community
6. Demonstrate knowledge of influences on regional folk dances
7. Apply the proper formations and hand holds for different folk dances
8. Demonstrate proper techniques for leading a folk dance
Topics and Scope
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I. History of selected dances
A. Origins and cultural background
B. Geographic and political influences
II. Basic techniques
A. Common steps and figures
B. Common formations and structures
C. Hand holds
D. Comparing and contrasting styling of folk dances from different countries and regions
E. Leading techniques including signaling changes in the dance
III. Musicality
A. Recognition of a variety of meters and tempos in folk dance
B. Correlating dance movements to musical styles
IV. Basic folk dance vocabulary
A. Footwork patterns
B. Holds
C. Basic structures and formations
D. Characteristic rhythms
Assignments:
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Representative assignments:
1. Practice and demonstration of folk dance material in class
2. Performance exam such as leading a dance
3. Note-taking in class
4. Written exam
Homework
1. Weekly practice of skills and patterns presented in class
2. Reading of class handouts (5-10 pages per week)
3. Miscellaneous homework assignment may include:
a. Doing internet research on folk dances
b. Attending and participating in a folk dance event outside of class
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
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| 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 performances, Performance exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion | |
| 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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Folk Dancing (The American Dance Floor). Nielsen, E. Greenwood. 2011.
Instructor prepared materials
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