4/25/2024 4:59:03 PM	DANCE 21.1 Course Outline as of Spring 2004	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DANCE 21.1	Title:  HIP HOP/FUNK I
Full Title:  Hip Hop/Funk I
Last Reviewed:2/25/2019

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	4.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 59.1

Catalog Description:

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the hip hop/funk dance style derived from the current dance vernacular and culture.  Classes will include warm-up exercises, isolations, floor stretches, and strengthening specific to the hip hop/funk style of dance.  This course will also include locomotor movements ("across-the-floor") and center combinations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 10 ( or PE 22 or PE 145)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the hip hop/funk dance style. Classes will include warm-up exercises, isolations, floor stretches, across-the-floor movements, and center combinations.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 10 ( or PE 22 or PE 145)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels

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 2000	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2000	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, the student will be able to:

I.    Identify basic hip hop/funk dance movements using appropriate

     terminology.

II.   Perform basic hip hop/funk walks, footwork, and

     movement combinations.

III.  Recognize and verbalize proper counting, including the

     syncopated rhythms used in hip hop/funk dance movements.

IV.   Correlate dance movements to music.

V.    Perform hip hop/funk coordination exercises, including isolations

     with footwork.

VI.   Retain movement patterns in across-the-floor and center sequences.

VII.  Demonstrate theoretical and physical understanding of

     biomechanically correct form as related to strength and flexibility.

Topics and Scope

I.    Warm-up Exercise

     A.  Locomotor movement combination

     B.  Isolations and body articulations

     C.  Strengthening exercises

     D.  Stretching exercises

II.   Across the Floor

     A.  Basic hip hop/funk walks, footwork, and movement

         combinations

     B.  Movement phrases used in weekly dance combinations

III.  Hip Hop/Funk Combinations

     A.  Incorporation of movements taught during the

         across-the-floor segments of class

     B.  Rhythmic interpretation of the movement in relationship

         to the music selection

     C.  General dynamics of style, attitude, and presentation

     D.  Sight-reading of hip hop/funk footwork and movement vocabulary

     E.  Repetition of dance movement combinations and the

         effects on neuromuscular memory

     F.  Basic biomechanics and the relationship of correct biomechanical

         form to components of dance technique such as flexibility

         and strength

Assignments:

May include any or all of the following:

1. Practice choreography, performance and dance skills both in class

and for one hour per course unit outside of class (eg. if course is 1.5

units students are expected to practice 1.5 hours on their own).

2. Choreograph original dance movement either alone, with a partner or

with a group.

3.  Perform exercises to further strengthen and/or stretch muscle groups

required to execute dance movements.

4.  Take exam on dance terminology and basic biomechanics.

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 20 - 40%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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