SRJC Course Outlines

12/9/2024 2:29:43 PMTHAR 11.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2005

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 11.3Title:  PERFORM MUSICAL-DANCE  
Full Title:  Performance: Musical - Dance
Last Reviewed:5/11/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled017 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR6.00 Contact DHR105.00
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total105.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  THAR 61.3

Catalog Description:
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Rehearsal and performance of ensemble dance numbers and other choreographic staging for musical numbers and scenes in the context of musical theatre productions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 11.2


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By audition only.

Schedule of Classes Information
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Rehearsal and performance of ensemble dance numbers and other choreographic staging for musical numbers and scenes in the context of musical theatre productions.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 11.2
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By audition only.
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2005Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2005Inactive:
 
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:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate the ability to execute choreography in a style and at a
   level appropriate for a musical.
2.  Perform those dance skills that are required by a choreographer
   for a specific musical.
3.  Demonstrate dance performance skills on stage such as projection,
   clarity of movement, and energy.
4.  Recognize and solve many of the problems associated with the
   adaptation of dance from the studio to the theatrical production.
5.  Apply both dance and theatrical terminology and protocol in the
   context of a musical theatre production.
6.  Demonstrate the ability to work with other dancer/actors effectively
   in rehearsal and performance.
7.  Show ability to prepare mentally and physically for dance rehearsals
   and performances.
8.  Demonstrate theatrical professionalism and the knowledge of the
   responsibilities of a dancer/actor associated with performing in a
   musical production.
9.  Integrate dance choreography with other elements of a musical play.
10. Portray character non-verbally through dance movement.
Each time the course is offered a different musical play will be
presented, placing new and different demands on the performer. The
following are examples of factors that will change for each subsequent
play that will alter the learning experience for the repeating student:
 - The style and required performance qualities of the choreography for a
   particular play
 - Genre of the dances performed (e.g. modern, jazz, ballet, tap, folk
   dance, ballroom dance, period dance)
 - Dramatic intent of the choreography and the character(s) portrayed
 - Specialized skills required by the choreography such as partnering,
   acrobatics, and dancing with props specific to each play

Topics and Scope
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I.   The Dance Rehearsal Process
    A.  Warming-up for rehearsal
    B.  Application of appropriate dance styles, movement vocabulary, and
        techniques specific to the requirements of each musical
    C.  Basic dance and stage terminology relevant to the rehearsal
        process of dance numbers
    D.  Methods of learning and practicing choreography
    E.  Counting music for dance
    F.  Staging of musical/dance numbers
        1.  Maintaining spatial relationships with other dancers
            ("spacing")
        2.  Integrating choreography, blocking, speaking, and singing
    G.  Rehearsal work habits
    H.  May include, depending on needs of a particular production:
        1.  Partnering techniques
        2.  Dancing with props
        3.  Period dance
        4.  Ballroom dance techniques
        5.  Folk dance
        6.  Ethnic dance
        7.  Jazz, ballet or modern dance techniques
        8.  Tap dance
II.  Adaptation From Studio to Stage Space
    A.  Challenges of performing dance in the stage environment
        1.  Impact of stage lighting
        2.  Sightlines
        3.  Exits and entrances
        4.  Stage spacing and focuses
        5.  Adjusting from rehearsal to performance props
        6.  Dancing on and around sets
    B.  Stage spacing and focus
    C.  Pre-performance preparation for dancers
        1.  Appropriate warm-ups
        2.  Centering techniques
    D.  Application of performance techniques relevant to dance in
        musical theatre productions
        1. Projection and focus
        2. Displaying performance energy
        3. Facial expression and characterization
        4. Strategies for addressing performance anxiety
        5. Handling audience responses
        6. Handling the unexpected
III. Standards of Professionalism

Assignments:
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1.  Preparation and practice of rehearsal material as demanded by the
   production schedule.
2.  Additional practice of dance skills outside of rehearsals in order to
   perform choreography at the required level.
3.  Performance of assigned roles in a conscientious and dedicated manner
   in rehearsals and performances.
4.  Attendance and prompt arrival for rehearsals, meetings, makeup calls,
   costume fittings, and/or photography calls.
5.  Initialing of all dance rehearsals posted on callboard.

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
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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
70 - 90%
Class performances, Production performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 30%
Professionalism


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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