DANC 101 Dance Appreciation
This course introduces students to the historical and contemporary cultural literacy of concert and social dance forms from the 19th to 21st centuries. We will investigate ways in which dance in Western Europe developed through cultural influences from the romantic ballet period in the 19th century to the American artistic compositions of today. Study will include concert dance forms (ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theatre) and numerous social and ballroom dances from 1800 to present day.
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
DANC 101Dance Appreciation
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
90
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to the historical and contemporary cultural literacy of concert and social dance forms from the 19th to 21st centuries. We will investigate ways in which dance in Western Europe developed through cultural influences from the romantic ballet period in the 19th century to the American artistic compositions of today. Study will include concert dance forms (ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theatre) and numerous social and ballroom dances from 1800 to present day.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the chronological development of social dance, ballet, and modern dance forms from the 1800’s to modern day.
- Identify major dancers, choreographers, and dance works during that time period.
- Understand the relationship of dance to social, economic, and political settings in each era.
- View and prepare written, critical analysis of selected choreography and artists from various time periods.
- Complete a research project and present a scholarly presentation of your findings.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Daily attendance and participation. Class sessions will involve a blend of cooperative learning, in-class movement experiences, assigned readings and reviews, in class discussion, video observation and analysis w/discussion, written work, and final project completion and presentation.
Written work. Students will analyze, discuss and write about the development of dance in past and present cultures throughout the world noting human diversity as it relates to dance and society.
Research. Students will conduct research, understand, articulate, and write about the meaning of dance works, and performance through research and analysis of past and present dance artists and works.
Reading for background knowledge. Students will complete assigned readings and reading reviews to establish prior knowledge before in-class discussions and artist analysis.
Students will present a research project on a dance artist articulating the effect society had on the artist’s work and the effect their work had on society. Presentation formats include but are not limited to:
Formal Lesson Plan (word document)
Video Presentation (provide DVD or YouTube link)
Formal Paper/Lecture (word document)
PowerPoint or PREZI
Another format of your choosing (must be approved by instructor)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Attendance and participation in class. Students are expected to be in every class. There is no way to make up material or missed experiences. Students are granted one permissible absence and may make-up two absences per semester by participating in (if appropriate) or observing and writing a one-page reflection of a movement class (for each absence). The instructor must approve class make-ups.
Readings and Reading Reviews. Students will complete the assigned readings prior to class discussions and 3 reading reviews for the term.
Writing Assignments/Projects. Students will complete the assigned class writing assignments and projects on the course syllabus.
Final Project. Students will extend their research and analysis on a dance artist from a prior class assignment and present their project to the class at end of term.
Conduct yourself professionally and respectfully at all times throughout the course of the term.
Required Exams
Formative (on-going) assessments:
Attendance and participation. Students will attend class prepared (with reading assignments complete) and participate in on-going class discussions and analysis of works.
Professional behavior. Students will show an open willingness to collaborate and work with peers and colleagues on projects executed in and out of class. Students will exhibit respectful, professional behavior at all times.
Summative assessments:
Students will be summatively assessed on 3 reading reviews given throughout the term.
Students will be summatively assessed throughout the term for meeting scheduled deadlines and completing the assignments/projects on the syllabus.
Students will be summatively assessed at end of term on all aspects of their final project and professionalism.
Students will receive a summative assessment based on attendance and participation for the semester. To earn an A in this category students must consistently reach above and beyond average daily participation exhibiting energetic, attentive, inquisitive, and respectful attitudes.
Required Text
"History of Dance an Interactive Approach", by Gayle Kassing.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Attendance and participation in class. Students are expected to be in every class. There is no way to make up material or missed experiences. Students are granted one permissible absence and may make-up two absences per semester by participating in (if appropriate) or observing and writing a one-page reflection of a movement class (for each absence). The instructor must approve class make-ups.
Readings and Reading Reviews. Students will complete the assigned readings prior to class discussions and 3 reading reviews for the term.
Writing Assignments/Projects. Students will complete the assigned class writing assignments and projects on the course syllabus.
Final Project. Students will extend their research and analysis on a dance artist from a prior class assignment and present their project to the class at end of term.
Conduct yourself professionally and respectfully at all times throughout the course of the term.
Formative (on-going) assessments:
Attendance and participation. Students will attend class prepared (with reading assignments complete) and participate in on-going class discussions and analysis of works.
Professional behavior. Students will show an open willingness to collaborate and work with peers and colleagues on projects executed in and out of class. Students will exhibit respectful, professional behavior at all times.
Summative assessments:
Students will be summatively assessed on 3 reading reviews given throughout the term.
Students will be summatively assessed throughout the term for meeting scheduled deadlines and completing the assignments/projects on the syllabus.
Students will be summatively assessed at end of term on all aspects of their final project and professionalism.
Students will receive a summative assessment based on attendance and participation for the semester. To earn an A in this category students must consistently reach above and beyond average daily participation exhibiting energetic, attentive, inquisitive, and respectful attitudes.