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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-2008 |
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DAN132PA
2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L 0.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.2 Load Acad |
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Modern Dance Basic Level |
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Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. |
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Course Notes: Course is not intended for dance majors. DAN132PA may be repeated for a total of one (1) credit hour. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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DAN132PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Dance Basic
Level |
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Apply
the theory of contraction and release. (I) |
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Demonstrate
correct placement and alignment for dance. (I, II) |
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Apply
basic modern dance technique, theories, and styles. (I, II, III, IV) |
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Utilize
the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity
used in modern dance. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Perform
basic locomotor and axial movements in center and
across the floor. (II, III) |
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Practice
the basic elements of dance:space, time, and
energy. (IV) |
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Use
basic rhythmic analysis. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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DAN132PA 2008 Fall – 2010 Fall |
Modern Dance Basic
Level |
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I. Floor Work A. Basic
placement and centering B. Stretching
techniques 1. Various
types of stretches 2. Theories
of stretching C. Basic
floor positions D. Isolations E. Upper
body designs F. High
release G. Basic
contraction II. Standing
and Center Floor Work A. Basic
placement and centering B. Positions
of the feet C. Positions
of the arms D. Torso
work E. Leg
and foot work F. Axial
work III. Locomotor Work A. Basic
movements B. Beginning
combinations C. Turns IV. Elements A. Energy B. Space C. Time |