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The student will:
I. Identify hip hop/funk dance movement using appropriate terminology.
II. Analyze and perform intermediate hip hop/funk walks, footwork, and
movement.
III. Demonstrate the ability to retain complex movement patterns.
IV. Demonstrate intermediate level hip hop/funk skills performed with
personal style.
V. Recognize and verbalize complex rhythms with the inclusion of
syncopation used in dance movements and their correlation to
the music.
VI. Develop biomechanical correctness as it relates to the body's
strength in motion, ease of coordination, agility and flexibility.
VII. Increase self-confidence by successful completion of the challenges
presented in the class.
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I. Intermediate Warm-up Exercises
A. Locomotor movement combination
B. Intermediate isolations and body articulations
C. Intermediate strengthening exercises
D. Stretching exercises
II. Across the Floor
A. Intermediate hip hop/funk walks, complex footwork
and movement combinations will be practiced.
B. Intermediate movement phrases used in the current
dance combinations will be practiced.
C. This section of class is devoted to the linking of
movements into sequences and the development of the
mind-body relationship (neuromuscular coordination)
and the continued development of skill and style.
III. Hip Hop/Funk Combinations
A. Incorporation of movements taught while moving across
the floor, as they apply to the current dance combination.
B. Demonstration of complex rhythmic interpretation properly
performed in relationship to the particular selection of
music.
C. Immediate recognition of hip hop/funk footwork and body
movements by sight (sight-reading the movements) will be
emphasized.
D. Application and practice of the combinations in order to
affect neuromuscular memory.
E. Extensive practice to elicit development of dynamics, style
and performance presentation.
| 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, Terminology through vision | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
40 - 60% |
| Attendance | |
