Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN164   19966-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  6-25-1996

DAN164  1996 Fall – 2010 Fall

L+L  1.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  2.4 Load  Acad

Improvisation

An introduction to and an exploration of basic improvisational dance skills.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

DAN164  1996 Fall – 2010 Fall

Improvisation

 

1.

Respond to a given stimulus with an improvised movement. (I)

2.

Differentiate between arbitrary and honest responses to stimulus. (II)

3.

Respond honestly not arbitrarily to stimulus. (II)

4.

Improvise as a soloist or group member. (III)

5.

Demonstrate intelligence and clarity in shaping of improvisational material. (III)

6.

Demonstrate the use of phrasing and its impact on improvisation. (III, IV)

7.

Demonstrate the effect of motivational sources on improvisation. (IV)

8.

Focus attention and keep with direction of improvisation. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

DAN164  1996 Fall – 2010 Fall

Improvisation

I. Responding to Stimuli

A. Basic elements of dance

B. Abstractions from everyday life

II. Differentiating Between Arbitrary and Honest Responses

A. Arbitrary

B. Honest

C. Learning to illicit honest responses

III. Material Development

A. As a soloist

B. As a member of a group

IV. Connecting with Internal Motivational Sources

A. Emotion

B. Intellect

C. Intuition

D. Kinesthesia

V. Keeping Attention Focused and Directed

 

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