Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN121   19966-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/24/98
DAN121 19966-19985 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Music for Dance I
Elements of music, music structures and their relationship to dance. Emphasis on rhythmic analysis and dance accompaniment. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN121   19966-19985 Music for Dance I
1. Conceptualize use of time. (I)
2. Write and read basic music notation. (II)
3. Demonstrate basic rhythmic analysis skills. (III)
4. Identify major historical music periods. (IV)
5. Create a short score. (V)
6. Provide minimal accompaniment for dance. (VI)
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DAN121   19966-19985 Music for Dance I
    I. Conceptualization of Time
        A. Defining time
        B. Organizing time
      II. Basic Rhythmic Structure and Notation
          A. Units of time
          B. Structuring the units
          C. Notating the structured units
        III. Matching Movement to Rhythm
            A. Simple form
            B. Complex form: counterpoint
          IV. Identifying Major Historical Periods
              A. Polyphony
              B. Madrigal
              C. Pre-classic suite
              D. Divertissements
              E. Dance suite
              F. Age of Minuet
              G. Sonata form
              H. Age of Waltz
              I. Symphonies
              J. Twentieth Century
                1. Twelve tone scale
                2. Jazz
                3. Electronic
            V. Creating a Score
                A. Matching the choreographic intent to the rhythmic structure
                B. Matching the choreographic intent to the instrumentation
                C. Structuring the score to match the choreographic intent
              VI. Accompanying a Dance
                  A. Following the rhythmic structure of movement
                  B. Connecting the sound quality with the quality of movement
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