Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN139   19986-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/04
DAN139 19986-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Dance Seminar II
Scientific and critical evaluation of work done in level II dance technique allowing the student to engage in in-depth discussion of the theory and practice of dance.Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: DAN134, or DAN135, or DAN136.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN139   19986-20046 Dance Seminar II
1. Demonstrate a kinesthetic understanding of level II 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 II ability. (I, II, III, IV)
3. Analyze the basic elements of dance, space, time, and energy, with particular attention to rhythm and syncopation at level II ability. (I, II, III, IV)
4. Demonstrate the theories of rotation and contraction and release at the level II ability. (I, II)
5. Critique basic performance skills including musicality, phrasing, and projection at level II ability. (IV, V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAN139   19986-20046 Dance Seminar II
    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. Improvisational skills
                B. Performance skills
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