MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN138   19986-20046

Dance Seminar I

1.

Demonstrate a kinesthetic understanding of level I dance technique both individually and collaboratively. (I, II, III, IV)

2.

Examine movement in its basic elements both individually and collaboratively and demonstrate competence at level I ability. (I, II, III, IV)

3.

Analyze the basic elements of dance, space, time, and energy, with particualar atention to rhythm and syncopation at level I ability. (I, II, III, IV)

4.

Illustrate the theory of contraction and release at level I ability. (I, II)

5.

Dramatize an understanding of the theory of rotation at level I ability. (I, II)

6.

Summarize basic rhythmic analysis and the impact of polyrhythms and syncopation on dance technique at level I ability. (IV, V)

7.

Analyze the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and/or center of gravity used in dance technique at level I ability. (I, II, III, IV, V)

8.

Critique basic performance skills including musicality, phrasing and projection at level I ability. (IV, V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN138   19986-20046

Dance Seminar I

I. Major Muscle Groups

A. Alignment of the spine

B. Foot and leg work

C. The arms

D. The torso

II. Central Theories

A. Rotation and parallel

B. Contraction and release

C. Symmetry and asymmetry

D. Fall and recovery

E. Balance

III. Axial Work

A. Torso articulation

B. Isolations

C. Turns

IV. Elements

A. Energy

B. Space

C. Time

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage direction

C. Performance skills

D. Improvisational skills