MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN115  2003 Fall – 2010 Fall

Contemporary Dance Trends

1.

Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance. (I, II)

2.

Use basic locomotor and axial movements in the center and across the floor. (II, III)

3.

Utilize components of dance techniques, theories and styles. (I-IV)

4.

Utilize the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity used in contemporary dance.( I-IV).

5.

Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time and energy. (I-IV)

6.

Apply technical skills, theories and style in performance and improvisation. (IV)

7.

Use basic rhythmic analysis to demonstrate the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on contemporary dance. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN115  2003 Fall – 2010 Fall

Contemporary Dance Trends

I. Floor Work

A. Basic placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

C. Basic floor positions

D. Isolations

E. Upper body designs

F. Basic contraction

II. Standing and Center Floor Work

A. Basic placement and centering

B. Positions of the feet

C. Positions of the arms

D. Torso work

E. Leg and footwork

F. Axial work

III. Locomotor Work

A. Basic movements

B. Beginning combinations

C. Turns

IV. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage Directions

C. Basic performance skills

D. Basic improvisational skills