Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN264   19966-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/96
DAN264 19966-19985 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Choreography I
Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN264   19966-19985 Choreography I
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic elements of dance as they relate to choreography. (I)
2. Create a movement phrase. (II)
3. Demonstrate relationship of music compositional forms to choreography. (III)
4. Construct a solo dance. (IV)
5. Construct a group dance. (IV)
6. Analyze the effectiveness of choreography. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAN264   19966-19985 Choreography I
    I. Exploring the Basic Elements of Dance
        A. Space
        B. Time
        C. Energy
      II. Building a Movement Phrase
          A. Beginning
          B. Developing the material
          C. End
        III. Music Compositional Forms Relating to Dance
            A. Two part
            B. ABA
            C. Canon
            D. Fugue
            E. Theme and Variation
            F. Rhondo
            G. Ground Base
            H. Accumulative rhythm
          IV. Constructing a Dance
              A. Solo
              B. Group
            V. Analyzing the Effectiveness of Choreography A Intent vs. outcome
                B. Clarity of statement
                C. Opportunity for improvement
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