DANC 127 Contemporary Modern Dance Techniques: Intermediate III

This course provides a continuation of the reinforcement of the fundamentals of contemporary modern dance techniques with emphasis on placement and alignment of the body and other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a sound technical foundation. This course provides further development of knowledge, skills, abilities and appreciation through the daily practice of contemporary modern dance techniques. Students at this level must be competent at the beginning level and ready to perform longer and more complex movement sequences.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DANC 126

Hours Weekly

6 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate correct body alignment as it applies to modern dance.
2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure and quality.
3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate and self-correct.
4. Demonstrate physical understanding of movement principles.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate correct body alignment as it applies to modern dance.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Recorded practical exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dance Performance - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   3. Demonstrate competency through application of knowledge learned in content-based areas of dance theory and history, and in skill-based areas of practice and performance.

2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure and quality.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Recorded practical exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dance Performance - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   3. Demonstrate competency through application of knowledge learned in content-based areas of dance theory and history, and in skill-based areas of practice and performance.

3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate and self-correct.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Written assessment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dance Performance - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   3. Demonstrate competency through application of knowledge learned in content-based areas of dance theory and history, and in skill-based areas of practice and performance.

4. Demonstrate physical understanding of movement principles.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Recorded practical exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dance Performance - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   3. Demonstrate competency through application of knowledge learned in content-based areas of dance theory and history, and in skill-based areas of practice and performance.