Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-25-1996 |
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DAN164
1996 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L
1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load Acad |
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Improvisation
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An
introduction to and an exploration of basic improvisational dance skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN164 1996
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Improvisation |
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Respond to a given stimulus with an improvised movement.
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Differentiate between arbitrary and honest responses to
stimulus. (II) |
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Respond honestly not arbitrarily to stimulus. (II) |
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Improvise as a soloist or group member. (III) |
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Demonstrate intelligence and clarity in shaping of
improvisational material. (III) |
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Demonstrate the use of phrasing and its impact on
improvisation. (III, IV) |
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Demonstrate the effect of motivational sources on
improvisation. (IV) |
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Focus attention and keep with direction of improvisation.
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Competencies
MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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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 |