MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN132  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Dance I

1.

Apply the theory of contraction and release at the beginning level. (I)

2.

Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance at the beginning level. (I, II)

3.

Apply basic modern dance technique, theories, and styles at the beginning level. (I, II, III, IV)

4.

Utilize the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity used in modern dance at the beginning level. (I, II, III, IV, V)

5.

Perform basic locomotor and axial movements in center and across the floor at the beginning level. (II, III)

6.

Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and energy at the beginning level. (IV)

7.

Use basic rhythmic analysis at the beginning level. (IV)

8.

Utilize technical skills, theories, and style in improvisation and performance at the beginning level. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN132  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Modern Dance I

I. Floor Work

A. Basic placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Various types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

C. Basic floor positions

D. Isolations

E. Upper body designs

F. High release

G. Basic contraction

II. Standing and Centerfloor Work

A. Basic placement and centering

B. Positions of the feet

C. Positions of the arms

D. Torso work

E. Leg and foot work

F. Axial work

III. Locomotor Work

A. Basic movements

B. Beginning combinations

C. Turns

IV. Elements

A. Energy

B. Space

C. Time

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage directions

C. Basic performance skills

D. Basic improvisational skills