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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DANCE 16.5 | Title:
MODERN DANCE V |
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| Full Title:
Modern Dance V |
| Last Reviewed:2/25/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | .75 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 13.13 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 2.25 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 39.38 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 26.25 | Total 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:
DANCE 86.5
Catalog Description:
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This course for high- intermediate (Level V) dancers covers high- intermediate (Level V) modern dance skills in the areas of technique and movement vocabulary as well as the use of space, time, and energy. The course also includes improvisation, experiences in choreography, and a focus on refinement of performance skills.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANC 16.4 ( or DANCE 16.4)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course for high- intermediate (Level V) dancers covers high- intermediate (Level V) modern dance skills in the areas of technique and movement vocabulary as well as the use of space, time, and energy. The course also includes improvisation, experiences in choreography, and a focus on refinement of performance skills.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANC 16.4 ( or DANCE 16.4)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2013 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2013 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
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) modern dance sequences using applicable
dance vocabulary.
2. Perform high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance choreography.
3. Choreograph a high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance combination.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Utilize modern dance terminology to describe high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance
exercises, technical principles, and movement vocabulary.
2. Perform high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance warm-ups, techniques, stretching and
strengthening exercises, movement vocabulary, and choreography.
3. Describe technical principles incorporated in high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance and
apply to the execution of high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance movement.
4. Analyze elements of space and energy inherent in high- intermediate (Level V) modern dance
movement.
5. Create original dance movement through high-intermediate (Level V) level modern dance
improvisations and choreographic studies.
6. Display performance skills in presentations of high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance
choreography.
7. Identify basic rhythmical concepts and relate these concepts to the execution of
high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance movement.
8. Count high-intermediate (Level V) modern dance movement sequences.
9. Critique a modern dance performance or dance piece applyig high-intermediate (Level V)
modern dance concepts.
Topics and Scope
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I. Level V Modern Dance Terminology and Corresponding Movement Vocabulary
II. Level V Modern Dance Technique
A. Technical principles
1. Alignment
2. Balance
3. Flexion
4. Extension
5. Turn-out and inward rotation of the legs
6. Off-center movement
7. Initiation of movement with breath and core
B. Floor work
1. Warming up
2. Stretching, extremity and core
3. Strengthening
C. Locomotor Movements
1. Triplet
2. Prances
3. Walks
4. Runs
5. Leaps
D. Linking movements
1. Across the floor
2. Center combinations
III. Picking Up and Retaining Choreography
IV. Elements of Dance in Level V Modern Dance Movement
A. Space
1. Use of level
2. Facing
3. Direction
4. Dimension
5. Planes
B. Time
1. Tempo
2. Rhythm
C. Energy
1. Use of weight
2. Movement qualities
V. Performance Skills such as:
A. Projection
B. Dynamics
C. Musicality (including reflecting musical mood, accents, dynamics in the performance of
dance movement)
D. Managing performance anxiety
E. Use of breath
F. Creating the illusion of effortlessness
VI. Creative Problem Solving Based on Elements of Modern Dance (Space, Time, and Energy)
or other Paradigms such as Gesture and Contact
A. Improvisation
B. Choreographing a Level V level modern dance study
VII. How to Execute Modern Dance Movement. Each Instructor Approaches the "How to" of
Executing Dance Movement Differently. Pedagogy may include
A. Verbal descriptions
1. Dance terminology
2. Use of imagery
3. Biomechanics (Anatomical and kinesiological references)
B. Demonstration of movement
C. Tactile information (hands-on)
D. Kinesthetic awareness enhancing tools or methods
E. Corrections
F. Critical analysis of performed movement
VIII. Critiquing Modern Dance Choreography - What to Look for in a Modern Dance Work
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignmtns:
1. Weekly practice of instructor choreography and dance skills covered in class sessions
2. Choreographing original dance movement either alone or with a partner or group
3. Performing 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)
Lab-Related Assignmtns:
1. Modern dance technique class activities assessed in terms of overall improvement (class
performances)
2. Performance exams (1 - 3)
3. Improvisations (participation grade)
4. Note-taking
5. Practice sessions
6. Final exam
Optional assignments:
1. Modern 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
5 - 11% |
| Critique | |
| 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
40 - 60% |
| Class performances, performance exams, choreographic assignment, improvisations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
5 - 11% |
| Midterm and Final Exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 40% |
| Attendance and Participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
Introduction to Modern Dance Techniques. Legg, Joshua. Heuer Publishing. 2011 (classic)
The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners. 5th ed. Penrod, James and Gudde Plastino, Janice. McGraw-Hill. 2004 (classic)
Dance, Mind and Body. Cerny Minton, Sandra. Human Kinetics. 2003 (classic)
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