12/3/2024 9:21:23 AM	DANCE 61.4 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DANCE 61.4	Title:  DANCE COND & SOMATICS IV
Full Title:  Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices IV
Last Reviewed:12/4/2023

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:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Students will learn various types of advanced-level 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 learn various types of advanced-level 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: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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2024	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 proper body alignment while performing advanced-level stretching positions.

2. Demonstrate advanced-level strength and endurance exercises.

3. Integrate breathing techniques while stretching and conditioning.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Identify various advanced-level dance conditioning and movement techniques.

2. Apply anatomy and physiology for individual awareness of proper body alignment, posture, and mechanics.

3. Identify common dance injuries and injury prevention techniques.

4. Identify visualization, relaxation, and breathing techniques used in dance conditioning methods.

5. Define stretching and body positional alignment terminology.

Topics and Scope

Lecture-Related 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. Anatomical directional terminology

             a. Planes of motion

             b. Movements of the spine

             c. Joint movements

    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 - 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-Related Topics Covered: Advanced Somatic Movement Theory, Feldenkrais Technique, Gyrokinesis Method, and Laban Movement Analysis

I. Neutral Spine/Pelvic Clock - Advanced 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. Triceps/Biceps/Deltoids

II. Advanced Stretches

    A. Hamstrings/Quads/Calves/IT Band

     B. Back extension/low back release

    C. Triceps/Deltoids/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 Developpe

    D. Cambre

    E. Port de Bras

VI. Locomotor Movements - Weight Changes

     A. Sliding

    B. Running

     C. Reversing

     D. Turning

VII. Relaxation Techniques

     A. Breathing - rib cage breathing/belly breath

     B. Visualization techniques

Assignments:

Lecture- and Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Journals

2. Postural assessments

3. Goal setting and personal assessment

4. Final skill demonstration project

5. Exam(s) and quizzes

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 - 15%
Journals; postural assessments; goal setting and personal assessment
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 10 - 20%
Final skill demonstration project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Exam(s) and quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 50 - 60%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

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

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

Instructor prepared materials

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