MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN230  2005 Spring – 2010 Fall

Musical Theatre Dance IV

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and energy with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation at the intermediate level. (IV)

6.

Practice basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on musical theatre dance at the intermediate level. (IV)

7.

Utilize technical, theoretical and stylistic skills in performance at the intermediate level. (V)

8.

Demonstrate understanding of landmark styles of musical theatre dance. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN230  2005 Spring – 2010 Fall

Musical Theatre Dance IV

I. Floor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Various types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

C. Floor positions

D. Isolations

E. Upper body designs

F. High release

G. Contraction

II. Standing and Center Floor Work

A. 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. Advanced movements

B. Complex combinations

C. Turns

IV. Elements

A. Energy

B. Space

C. Time

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stylistic approach

C. Developing a character

D. Performance skills