DANC 12B: CHOREOGRAPHY FOR PERFORMANCE II
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 4 |
| Hours: | 2 lecture, 6 laboratory per week (96 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | DANC 11B. |
| Advisory: | This course is included in the Dance Performance family of activity courses. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform the required technique of intermediate choreography for performance while exhibiting proper body placement, coordination, flexibility and stage presence.
- Students will have practical experience in the production aspects of dance for performance.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. perform the choreography of intermediate level technique
B. define the traditional vocabulary of steps in a particular technique, such as ballet
C. explain the progression and purpose of the specific order of steps in exercises or choreography
D. analyze the historical development of specific genres of choreography
E. increase body awareness and confidence
F. apply the concepts of proper alignment and placement in all choreography
G. recognize dance as both a physical discipline and artistic expression
H. appreciate music as an integral part of choreography performance
Course Content
A. Art of creating dance for intermediate dancer:
1. Theme
2. Music or other accompaniment
3. Development of style and period
4. Stylistic consistency
5. Choreographic devices
6. Form and composition
7. Use of props and sets
B. Rehearsal process:
1. Musical score and counting methodology
2. Teaching skills
3. Staging
C. Pre-production
1. Call board procedures
2. Music editing and reproduction
3. Costuming and lighting concepts
4. Program order for aesthetics and practical considerations
5. Publicity
6. Ticket sales and promotions
D. Performance skills:
1. Intermediate-level character building
2. Developing character and stage presence
E. Production evaluation:
1. Criteria for analyzing and judging aesthetic merits of a dance
2. Assessing pre-production elements of a dance performance
Lab Content
A. Demonstration and practice of proper body awareness and alignment in all choreography and exercises.
B. Demonstration of heightened physical, vocal, rhythmic abilities for a live performance or staging.
C. Demonstration and practice, at intermediate level, the mastery of choreography for performance.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Audio sound system.
C. Appropriate shoes, exercise clothing or costume as required by technique of dance.
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Observation of performance skills through the intermediate level
B. Objective exams
C. Cooperative learning assignments
D. Journal
E. Term paper
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Classroom discussion using the language of intermediate dance vocabulary and technique.
B. Cooperative learning exercises.
C. Laboratory and demonstration.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Ambrosia, Nora. Learning About Dance. 7th ed. New York, NY: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2016.
http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/index.html
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Written critique of a live dance performance.
B. Optional writing exercises based on recommended reading.