11/4/2025 4:05:35 AM	DANCE 16.4 Course Outline as of Fall 2003	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DANCE 16.4	Title:  MODERN DANCE IV
Full Title:  Modern Dance IV
Last Reviewed:2/25/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	6.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	105.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Modern Dance IV is an advanced level modern dance class for students who have attained proficiency in beginning and intermediate modern dance skills and wish to continue their dance experience through advanced level exercises, warm-ups, floor work, movement sequences and combinations. Class will include further exploration of improvisation and composition with strong emphasis on performance quality.  This class will emphasize demonstrable knowledge of modern dance in an historical context, i.e. the ability to differentiate both physically and verbally between traditional and contemporary modern dance techniques and between modern dance and other dance forms.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DANC 16.3 ( or DANCE 16.3 or PE 28.2 or PE 147.2)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An advanced level modern dance class for students who have attained proficiency in intermediate modern dance skills and are interested in greater challenges in the areas of modern dance technique, improvisation, composition and performance.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of DANC 16.3 ( or DANCE 16.3 or PE 28.2 or PE 147.2)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 2025	Inactive:
Area:	L8	Student Success and Wellness
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2003	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2003	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The student will

1.  Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in modern dance vocabulary.

2.  Execute movement at an advanced technique level.

3.  Demonstrate an ability to move from the body's center with a sense

   of freedom while maintaining control.

4.  Demonstrate the ability to move with a full range of dynamics and

   expressive qualities.

5.  Execute all movement with performance presence throughout each

   segment of the class format.

6.  Demonstrate a willingness to take risks in the creative exploration of

   movement.

7.  Differentiate physically between the major modern dance techniques,

   such as the techniques of Humphrey/Limon, Graham, Cunningham and

   others.

8.  Articulate the differences between major modern dance techniques,

   such as the techniques of Humphrey/Limon, Graham, Cunningham and

   others; and the characteristics of modern dance versus other dance

   forms.

9.  Demonstrate an advanced level of musicality, i.e. a connection to the

   music through modern dance movement in terms of tempo, rhythm, accent,

   mood, and intensity.

Topics and Scope

I.         Technique

           A.  Continuation of intermediate level modern dance movement

               techniques with increased complexity of movement sequences

               and increased technical demands

           B.  Emphasis on development of personal style within the

               technical structures given

           C.  Attention to detail and subtleties of movement

           D.  Focus on transitional movement

           E.  Moving from deep muscles and connection to the body's

               center

II.        Performance

           A.  Focus on bringing performance presence to all movement

               taught in class including warm-ups

           B.  Inclusion of numerous performance opportunities within

               each class meeting

III.        Composition

           A.  Development of personal style within choreography

           B.  Emphasis on development of aesthetic sensibility in

               relation to individual choreography and in viewing

               choreography of others

IV.         Improvisation

           A.  Application of advanced technical abilities in movement

               exploration

           B.  Emphasis on risk taking in movement exploration - going

               beyond familiar ground

V.          Musicality

           A.  Fine-tuning the ability to recognize and express aspects

               of music through movement including the following:

                  1.  Accent

                  2.  Dynamics

                  3.  Time Signature

                  4.  Mood

Assignments:

One of the following:  A brief written critique of a modern dance

performance; a brief written analysis of one aspect of modern dance

training or history; or an oral presentation on a modern dance-related

topic.

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.
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 10 - 40%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Brief written critique, oral presentation
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 60%
Attendance, Participation, Written critique, analysis or oral presentation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor Prepared Materials

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