SRJC Course Outlines

11/1/2024 12:27:30 PMDANCE 21.5 Course Outline as of Spring 2014

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DANCE 21.5Title:  HIP HOP/FUNK V  
Full Title:  Hip Hop/Funk V
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled.7517.5 max.Lecture Scheduled13.13
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled2.256 min.Lab Scheduled39.38
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

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: 

Catalog Description:
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This high- intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk course will allow students to continue the study of hip hop/funk dance as it applies to technique, movement vocabulary, terminology, rhythm and musicality. This class incorporates styles and choreography used in the current dance vernacular and culture.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 21.4

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
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This high- intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk course will allow students to continue the study of hip hop/funk dance as it applies to technique, movement vocabulary, terminology, rhythm and musicality. This class incorporates styles and choreography used in the current dance vernacular and culture.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 21.4
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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 2014Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2014Inactive:
 
C-ID:

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.   Execute and analyze high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk dance sequences using applicable dance vocabulary.
2.   Perform high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk dance choreography.
3.   Choreograph a high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk dance.
 

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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.   Identify  high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk dance movement using appropriate terminology.
2.   Perform  high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk walks, footwork, and dance sequences.
3.   Demonstrate the ability to retain complex  high-intermediate (Level V) movement patterns  through "across-the-floor" and center combinations.
4.   Demonstrate  high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk skills performed with personal style.
5.   Recognize and verbalize complex rhythms including the syncopation used in the hip-hop/funk movement style.
6.   Correlate  high-intermediate (Level V) hip hop/funk dance movements to music.
7.   Demonstrate correct biomechanical form as related to strength in motion, ease of coordination, agility, and flexibility.
8.   Differentiate between safe and unsafe execution of various hip hop movements.
9.   Practice basic dance injury prevention techniques.

Topics and Scope
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I.    Level V Warm-up Exercises
     A.  Locomotor movement combinations
     B.  Isolations and body articulations
     C.  Strengthening exercises
     D.  Stretching exercises
II.   Level V "Across the Floor" (locomotor sequences)
     A.  Hip hop/funk walks, complex footwork, and movement combinations
     B.  Movement phrases used in current dance combinations
     C.  Linking of movements into sequences with focus on the mind-body relationship (neuromuscular coordination)
     D.  Development of skill and style
III.  Level V Hip Hop/Funk Combinations
     A.  Incorporation of movements taught during the across-the-floor segment of class
     B.  Rhythmical interpretation of the music through dance movement.
     C.  Sight-reading of Level V hip hop/funk footwork and body movements focusing on immediate recognition and recall.
     D.  Performance presentation
         1.  Dynamics
         2.  Personal style
         3.  Attitude
IV.  Level V Hip Hop/Funk dance terminology

Assignments:
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Homework:
1. Weekly practice of instructor choreography and dance skills covered during class sessions
2. Choreography of a hip hop/funk dance combination (solo, duet or group collaboration)
3. Performance of exercises to strengthen and/or stretch muscle groups required to execute dance movements
4. Written critique of a dance piece or performance (based on a performance from the current semester, or for video viewing option, instructor will provide or approve a video) (2 - 3 pages)
5. Reading of handouts and/or selected readings (5-10 pages per week)
    
In-class assignments:
1. Class performance: hip hop/funk dance technique activities assessed in terms of improvement.
2. 1 to 3 performance exams
3. Note-taking
4. Practice sessions
5. Final exam
 
Optional assignments:
1. hip hop/funk dance video viewing and analysis
2. Partner activities focusing on dance technique
3. Student choreography work sessions

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
10 - 20%
Critique or report
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, Choreographic Project
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
40 - 60%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
Tha Global Cipha: Hip Hop Culture and Consciousness by James G. Spady; H. Samy; and Samir Meghelli. Black History Museum Press. 2006 (classic)

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