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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-2008 |
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DAN232PA
2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L 0.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.2 Load Acad |
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Modern Dance Intermediate Level |
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Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of modern dance at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: DAN135PA or permission of Department or Division. |
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Course Notes: Course is not intended for dance majors. DAN232PA may be repeated for a total of one (1) credit hour. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN232PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Dance
Intermediate Level |
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Apply the theory of contraction and release. (I) |
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Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance.
(I, II) |
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Apply basic modern dance technique, theories, and styles.
(I, II, III, IV) |
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Utilize the theory of the body's relationship to gravity
and the center of gravity used in modern dance. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Perform basic locomotor and
axial movements in center and across the floor. (II, III) |
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Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time, and
energy. (IV) |
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Use basic rhythmic analysis. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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DAN232PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Dance
Intermediate Level |
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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 |