DANC 130 Modern I
This course is an introduction to the technical skills, movement progressions, history, and basic elements of artistic expression (body, energy, space, time) in Contemporary Modern Dance. Students will explore rhythmic perception and spatial awareness with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities using modern dance techniques and guided movement improvisational exercises. This course may be repeated once.
DANC 130Modern I
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
2
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the technical skills, movement progressions, history, and basic elements of artistic expression (body, energy, space, time) in Contemporary Modern Dance. Students will explore rhythmic perception and spatial awareness with emphasis on aesthetic and expressive qualities using modern dance techniques and guided movement improvisational exercises. This course may be repeated once.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate progress toward mastery in technical movement skills and knowledge relative to modern dance at the beginning level
- Understand and analyze movement using the elements of dance (body, energy, space, time)
- Critically and creatively respond to and analyze movement through observation, discussion, and written work
- Memorize, reproduce, and create movement sequences showing proficiency in performing movement for artistic expression in modern dance at the beginning level
- Observe, participate in, analyze, and reflect on a live dance performance using language skills unique to dance
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Instruction in technical movement skills and knowledge at the beginning level including knowledge and application of the elements of body, energy, space, and time as they apply to movement and dance making
Vocabulary and critical thinking activities applicable to modern dance.
Journal writing engaging the student in internal dialogue to reflect and self-assess personal growth as an artist and mover.
Beginning level instruction designed to develop the dancer’s strength, flexibility, body alignment and awareness, vocabulary, musicality, style, and aesthetic presentation in modern dance.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Attendance and participation in class. Students are expected to be in every class. Learning to dance requires that the body do it. Students will not gain body awareness, strength, flexibility, or the ability to learn new movement or generate their own movement by hearing about what happened in class from a classmate, or reading a book. 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 another movement class (for each absence). The instructor must approve class make-ups.
Journal reflective writing. Improve oral, written, and critical thinking skills as they apply to movement through daily use of a dance journal.
Response paper. Attend, analyze, and reflect in writing on a pre-approved live dance concert or theatrical production (or watch an approved video of a live performance).
Writing/critical thinking activities. Complete the 4 written activities and class discussion sessions on the elements of body, energy, space, and time.
Required Text
All reading materials provided by instructor.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Attendance and participation in class. Students are expected to be in every class. Learning to dance requires that the body do it. Students will not gain body awareness, strength, flexibility, or the ability to learn new movement or generate their own movement by hearing about what happened in class from a classmate, or reading a book. 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 another movement class (for each absence). The instructor must approve class make-ups.
Journal reflective writing. Improve oral, written, and critical thinking skills as they apply to movement through daily use of a dance journal.
Response paper. Attend, analyze, and reflect in writing on a pre-approved live dance concert or theatrical production (or watch an approved video of a live performance).
Writing/critical thinking activities. Complete the 4 written activities and class discussion sessions on the elements of body, energy, space, and time.