Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN255   20084-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-24-2008

DAN255  2008 Summer I – 2010 Fall

L+L  1.0 Credit(s)  3 Period(s)  2.4 Load  Acad

Dance Performance IV

Culmination of the process and practice of dance performance at a level IV.

Prerequisites: DAN250 or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: DAN255 may be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

DAN255  2008 Summer I – 2010 Fall

Dance Performance IV

 

1.

Explain and analyze the rehearsal/performance process used in professional settings. (I)

2.

Explain and analyze the performers responsibilities in a professional setting. (II)

3.

Demonstrate level IV performance skills. (I)

4.

Learn, retain and perform level IV choreography for a dance concert. (I)

5.

Analyze performance. (II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

DAN255  2008 Summer I – 2010 Fall

Dance Performance IV

 

I. The Rehearsal/Performance Process

A. Casting

B. Scheduling

C. Preliminary rehearsals

D. Technical rehearsals

E. Dress rehearsals

F. Performance

II. Responsibilities of the Performer

A. During Rehearsal

1. Attendance

2. Attitude

3. Practice

4. Teamwork

B. Performance

1. Call

2. Preparation

3. Mental focus

4. Projection

5. Presenting a professional image before and behind the curtain

6. Strike

C. Post Performance

1. View performance to analyze overall production quality

2. Discuss constructive improvements for future productions

 

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