Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN280   19986-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/98
DAN280 19986-20046 L+L 2 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Dance Practicum
A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project. Prerequisites: DAH100, DAH190, DAN150, DAN210, DAN211, DAN222, DAN231, DAN232, DAN233, DAN238, DAN265, and ENG101, or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DAN234, or DAN235, or DAN236, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN280   19986-20046 Dance Practicum
1. Demonstrate technical and performance skills at level IV. (I, II, III, IV)
2. Demonstrate ability to synthesize skills learned in Choreography I and II. (I, II)
3. Manage production of project. (I, III, IV)
4. Manage rehearsal process in a professional manner. (I, II, III, IV)
5. Demonstrate ability to direct and produce new work. (I, II, III, IV)
6. Demonstrate an ability to work and act constructively with critical evaluation. (II, III, V)
7. Critique the performance and evaluate success and challenges encountered in process. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAN280   19986-20046 Dance Practicum
    I. Preparation
        A. Choreographing the work
        B. Scheduling rehearsals
        C. Auditioning and casting the piece
        D. Set production schedule
          1. Costumes
          2. Sets
          3. Props
          4. Music
          5. Showing dates
          6. Publicity
      II. Rehearsal
          A. Preliminary rehearsals
          B. First showing clean-up
          C. Second showing clean-up
          D. Final showing clean-up
          E. Technical rehearsal
          F. First dress
          G. Second dress
        III. Production
            A. Costume fittings
            B. Working sets and props
            C. Working music
            D. Flyers and posters
            E. Programs
            F. Public service spots
            G. Cue-to-cue
            H. First dress
            I. Final dress
          IV. Performance
              A. Group warm-up
              B. Centering time
              C. Debriefing
              D. Strike
            V. Evaluation
                A. Success of performance
                B. Success and challenges of process
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