12/26/2024 8:31:49 PM	DANCE 61 Course Outline as of Fall 2022	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DANCE 61	Title:  DANCE COND & SOMATICS
Full Title:  Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

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
		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:  39 - Total 2 Times
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Catalog Description:

Students will be introduced to various types of stretching, strengthening, and body alignment exercises for dance. This course combines techniques and skills from various body therapy programs (e.g., Feldenkrais, Laban Somatic Movement, floor Barre and Gyrokinesis) to enhance student's flexibility and strength.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will be introduced to various types of stretching, strengthening, and body alignment exercises for dance. This course combines techniques and skills from various body therapy programs (e.g., Feldenkrais, Laban Somatic Movement, floor Barre and Gyrokinesis) to enhance student's flexibility and strength.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

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:	Fall 2022	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
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:

1. Demonstrate good body alignment while performing stretching positions.

2. Demonstrate the strength and flexibility to perform the stretching positions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to use breathing techniques while stretching.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate good body alignment while performing stretching positions.

2. Demonstrate the strength and flexibility to perform the stretching positions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to use breathing techniques while stretching.

4. Compare and contrast methods of relaxation of body and mind.

5. Define and identify stretching terminology.

Topics and Scope

Lecture Topics Covered:

I. Introduction

    A. A holistic approach to the body

         1. global vs. local musculature

         2. breathing techniques

          3. Feldenkrais Technique

         4. Somatic Movement Technique

         5. Laban Movement Analysis

          6. Gyrokenesis Method

     B. Anatomy and Physiology

         1. skeletal system

               a. joints

              b. bony landmarks

              c. bone rhythms

          2. muscular system

              a. actions

              b. agonist/antagonist

          3. connective tissue

              a. ligaments

               b. fasciae

              c. tendons

         4. nervous system

         5. circulatory system

          6. respiratory system

    C. Body Alignment and Individual Variances

          1. normal positions of major joints

         2. misalignments

         3. stability and balance

         4. mobility

         5. biomechanics

         6. dynamic alignment

    D. Body in Balance

          1. flexibility

         2. muscle strength

          3. muscle endurance

          4. relaxation

II. Pre-Testing and Post-Testing

     A. Postural alignment

    B. Flexibility

    C. Strength

III. Goal Setting for Optimal Results - Personal Assessment

    A. Identifying specific issues

    B. Identifying appropriate exercises

    C. A realistic timeframe in which to work

IV. Identifying Core Muscles

    A. Development of body awareness

    B. Spinal awareness

    C. Neutral spine

    D. Mental assessment

    E. Development of concentration

          1. increased body control

V. Injury Prevention

    A. Acute vs. Chronic injury

     B. Warning signs

    C. Common dance injuries

    D. Prevention techniques

VI. Relaxation and Visualization for Optimal Integration

 

Lab Topics Covered: Somatic Movement Theory, Feldenkrais Technique, Gyrokinesis Method, and Laban Movement Analysis

I. Neutral Spine/Pelvic Clock - Floor Barre Exercises

    A. Abdominals/Transversus Abdominis, Rectus, Obliques

     B. Abductors/Gluteus Medius/Deep Rotators

    C. Adductors

    D. Pelvic Press/Hamstrings

    E. Muscles of the Spine and Mid-back/Serratus/Rhomboids

     F. Arms/Triceps/Biceps/Deltoids

II. Stretches

    A. Legs-Hamstrings/Quads/Calves/IT Band

     B. Back-Extension/Low Back release

    C. Arms-Triceps/Shoulders/Pectorals

III. Body Positions for Exercises and Alignment

     A. Four-Point kneeling

    B. Supine

    C. Prone

    D. Side-lying

    E. Standing

IV. Floor Barre - Ballet Movements on the Floor Inverted

     A. Plies

     B. Degages

    C. Passe Develope

    D. Cambre

    E. Por de Bra

VI. Locomotor Movements - Weight Changes

     A. Sliding

    B. Running

     C. Reversing

     D. Turning

VII. Relaxation Techniques

     A. Breathing

         1. Rib cage breathing/belly breath

     B. Visualization techniques

Assignments:

1. Lecture Assignments- WRITING

     A. Students outline class ideas and observations in a journal.

    B. Students respond in essay format to multiple reading assignments.

     C. Students will complete diagram and anatomy labeling assignments.

 

2. Lab and Lecture Assignments- PARTICIPATION

    A. Students perform exercises and discuss how they relate to the development of specific aspects of the body or body awareness key to improving flexibility, balance, strength, or alignment.

    B. Students evaluate each other in class based on concepts studied in class.

    C. During class students will analyze exercises of the teacher in terms of time, space, and force and then interpret through movement of their own bodies.

 

3. Lab Assignments- SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS

     A. Students create a personal workout with exercises from class and identify which muscles will be targeted and teach it to the class.

     B. Students will become proficient in Somatic concepts through performance demonstrations.

     C. Students will demonstrate their understanding of anatomy by verbally articulating as they perform a movement.

 

4. Lecture Assignments- EXAM(S) and QUIZZES

    A. Anatomy labeling

    B. Somatic movement theory

    C. Body awareness

    D. Injury assessment and prevention

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 - 10%
Journaling observations, respond to reading assignments, diagram and anatomy labeling
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%
Create class workout, demonstrate movements for class, verbally articulate a movement
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 10%
Exam(s) and Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 40%
Attendance and participation. Exercise discussions and performances, evaluate each other, analyze instructor exercises

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Dance Anatomy. 2nd ed. Haas, Jacqui. Human Kinetics. 2018

Conditioning for Dancers. Welsh, Tom. UP of Florida. 2009 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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