5/3/2024 11:38:48 PM	THAR 11.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 11.3	Title:  PERFORM MUSICAL-DANCE
Full Title:  Performance: Musical - Dance
Last Reviewed:5/11/2020

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	0		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	6.00			Contact DHR	105.00
		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 Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  THAR 61.3

Catalog Description:

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
Description:

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:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2005	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2005	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:

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

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:

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 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 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:

Instructor prepared materials

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