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Course Prefix
DNCE
Course Number
66
School Identifier
Course Suffix
C
Open Entry
No
Schools
IFA - Arts
Department
IDNC - Dance
Subject
DANCET - Dance Technique
Program
DANCET - Dance Technique
Course Title
Dance Rehearsal and Performance-Analysis of Creative Processes C
Short Title
Dnce Analysis C
Course TOP Codes should be aligned with the program. Career Education must use an occupational TOP Code. Please check the TOP Code manual or consult with the Curriculum Specialist for assistance.
CB03 TOP Code
100810 - Commercial Dance
CB04 Course Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
California Classification Code (CB11)
Y - Credit Course
Effective Implementation date of new/revised course
Fall 2016
Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to prepare the students to work with different choreographers contrasting creative methodologies. Students will learn to adapt to the creative processes and analyze contrasting approaches by rehearsing, performing and observing choreographers within three dances. A performance and/or informal showing is included. Various in-progress showings will determine final performance format and additional performance opportunities. Students will also participate in technical production aspects of a dance concert. Enrollment limited to a total of four rehearsal and performance courses (DNCE 65A/B/C, 66A/B/C, and 67A/B/C) for a maximum of 7.5 units.
Class Schedule Course Description
Designed to prepare dance students to work with different choreographers and familiarize themselves with methodologies used to create three dances. Productions aspects of a dance concert are also included.
Justification of Need
Part of the AA and certificate preparation for a career in dance> Completes the series of 1.,1.5, and 2 units so students can sign up related to the number of pieces they are selected for, which relates to amount of rehearsal time and depth of study. This will be offered concurrent to the other rehearsal and performance classes in the family of the same unit value so no extra cost is attached to it.
Material Fee
0.00
Is this a cross listed course? No

Units/Hours

CB04: Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
This course is variable No
This course is approved for lab workload (1.0) No
If no hours per category enter zero.
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Min
1.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Min
3.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Min
0.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Max
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Min
4.00
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Max
CB07 Min Units
2.00
CB06 Max Units
2.00
Total Min Unit Calculation
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours1.003.000.004.00
Total Contact Hours16.6049.800.0066.40
Lecture Hour Equivalent1.002.500.003.50
Full Time Equivalent Faculty6.6716.670.0023.34
Units1.001.000.002.00
Outside of Class Hours33.20
Total Student Learning Hours99.60
Total Max Unit Calculation
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Total Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Lecture Hour Equivalent0.000.000.000.00
Full Time Equivalent Faculty0.000.000.000.00
Units0.000.000.002.00
Outside of Class Hours0.00
Total Student Learning Hours0.00
Maximum Enrollment 15
Anticipated Enrollment 15
Maximum WFCH
60.000
Average WFCH
60.000
Open Entry
No
Grading Method
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Repeatability

Only select YES if non-credit or a qualified KNES Course
Repeatable
No
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Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses
Repeatability Group Information
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This course is part of a Repeatability Group No
Repeatability Group

Distance Education

Each mode of instruction for an existing course intended for delivery by Distance Education (DE) shall be separately reviewed and approved by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. DE mode of instruction includes any regularly scheduled work that replaces otherwise scheduled class (“face”) time. [per Education Code 55378]
This course is/or proposed for DE

General Education/Transfer

Degree Transfer Applicability
Proposed Transfer Types
Acceptable to CSUC, UC or Private
Explanation
UC Transferable Course
L - UC credit limitations (see UC list)
General Education
UC Approval Date 08/19/2016
CSU Approval Date 02/09/2016
CSU GE Approval Date 08/01/2016
IGETC Approval Date
Local GE Approval Date
Comparable SC/IVC Courses
Comparable Transfer Courses
Dance Performance
Course Number
DANCE 180 A&B
Articulation College System
CSU
4-yr Institution
CSU Long Beach
Dance Production
Course Number
DNCE 167
Articulation College System
UC
4-yr Institution
UC Riverside
Course Number
Articulation College System
4-yr Institution
Course Number
Articulation College System
4-yr Institution
SC/IVC Code No
CSU GE Yes
E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU AI Areas No
IGETC No
Cal-GETC No
CID

Requisites

Course Requisites
Recommended Preparation
Requisite Comment
Prior dance technique courses equivalent to beginning/intermediate level and dance science courses
Parenthesis
Condition
Parenthesis
Limitations on Enrollment
Requisite Comment
By audition only
Parenthesis
Non Course Requirements
Condition
Parenthesis
Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View
 

Requisite Validation

Legacy Requisite Validation

Learning Objectives



Bloom's Taxonomy

Students participating in this class will:
Identify and compare the contrasting stylistic choices, artistic processes and movement vocabularies of different choreographers.
Demonstrate versatility in using the body in a variety of styles to create contrasting shapes, movement sequences and dynamics, emotional expressions and improvisations.
Reflect on personal challenges in fulfilling each choreographer's vision.
Exhibit progress utilizing the body as an expressive instrument by means of spatial and directional accuracy, detailed precision in movement shapes, lines and patterns, and the interpretive use of energy, focus, accents, and projection.
Identify different uses of music, sound, and silence including different meters and rhythms.
Demonstrate improved musicality in the performance of rhythmical patterns.
Complete and demonstrate improved skill in the technical aspects of producing a dance concert.
Exhibit competency in the creative and artistic processes of dance creation including: cooperation with artistic vision of the choreographer, rehearsal participation and preparation, and adaptability and openness to change.
Analyze, contrast various genres, artistic concepts, creative methodologies and movement principles.

Content

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Course Lecture Content (Use outline format)
  1. Class Requirements, Etiquette, and Code of Conduct as Related to the Profession
    1. Semester schedule and class policies related to three dances
      1. Communications with:
        1. Rehearsal and Performance faculty
        2. faculty in other classes
        3. choreographers
        4. work schedules
      2. Commitment to group rehearsals and performance
        1. Effect of absences on the creation of dances
        2. Partial participation due to minor illness or injury
        3. Punctuality Rules
          1. early equates to being on time
          2. being on time equates to being late
          3. unacceptability about being late
      3. Effort and attitude
      4. Time management: factors involved with juggling demanding schedules
        1. nutrition
        2. study time for other classes
        3. journaling for three dances
        4. personal life demands
        5. priority setting
        6. creating an action plan
    2. Production, terms and procedures
      1. Showings
      2. Load-in
      3. Technical Rehearsals
      4. Front of House set-up
      5. Strike
      6. Clean-up: dressing rooms and green room
    3. Rehearsal etiquette for each of three dances
      1. Punctuality
      2. Warm-up prior to rehearsal
      3. Work ethic:mental and physical preparation and practice before, during, and in-between rehearsals
        1. note-taking for personal use and journals
          1. movement patterns and sequences
          2. corrections
          3. comparisons of artistic choices
          4. variations on rehearsal processes
          5. drawing pictures
          6. recording counts
        2. video-reviewing
        3. applying corrections and feedback through practice and creative visualization
    4. Mental and Physical preparations forrehersal and performance
    5. Theater and performance code of conduct
      1. Review of security protocols for personal valuables and personal safety
      2. Review of costume and prop protocols
      3. Factors involved in being in three dances
        1. identifying quick costume changes
          1. planning for the need of dressers
          2. pre-setting costumes back stage
          3. planning for retrieval of costumes and props after pieces
        2. Organizing various costumes in dressing room
        3. Proper return of costumes
      4. Planning for make-up and hair changes when performing in multiple pieces
      5. Respecting the varying mental preparations within the dressing room
      6. Performance do's and don'ts
      7. Work ethic: preparation and practice before, during, and in-between performances
        1. entire concert cast warm-up
        2. Implementing mental and physical preparations for various styles of dance backstage
        3. individual dance preparations for each piece
        4. Punctuality
      8. House Rules
        1. Completing medical forms
        2. Review of procedures for signing in and out during performance week
        3. Rules entering and exiting the stage
        4. Back stage rules to respect performances in nearby spaces
        5. Rules when in the seating areas of the theater
        6. Food rules in various theater locations
        7. Clean-up rules
  2. Overview Analysis and Evaluation of Different Creative Experiences in the Development of Three Different Dances
    1. Differences in creative processes
      1. Differences and similarities in artistic goals and visions
      2. Historical and cultural contexts of Dances
      3. Recognizing and memorizing movement sequences
      4. Exploration and development of a choreographic idea
      5. Use of improvisation
      6. Manipulation of movement material
    2. Analysis of Sound and Silence
      1. Use of different musical and rhythmic accompaniment
        1. time signatures, even and uneven meters
          1. duple
          2. triple
          3. odd
          4. mixed
        2. syncopations
        3. body percussion
        4. found sound
        5. ambient sounds
        6. lines of music
      2. Silence
        1. in movement
        2. in music
      3. Counterpoint
    3. Participation in the creative processes: how to support the choreographer's work. Problem solving relative to:
      1. Spacing
      2. Musicality
      3. Transitions
      4. Improvisation
      5. Researching roles
      6. Development of material based upon choreographers' direction
    4. Evaluation of the rehearsal process
      1. Time Utilization
      2. Group Collaboration
      3. Amount of individualization and dancer interpretation allowed by the choreographer
      4. Various choreographic tools and processes employed
  3. Professional Performance Aesthetics: Comparative Study of Various Aspects of Three Dances
    1. Spatial directions relative to performance space and audience
      1. theater in the round
      2. proscenium
      3. alternative environments
        1. outside environments
        2. museums
        3. experimental spaces
    2. Contrasting movement shapes, gestures and entire movement sequences
    3. Interpretation on ideas and emotions
    4. Phrasing: Rhythmic, breath, conceptual
    5. Dynamics
      1. Qualities including: percussive, sustained, pendulatory
      2. Energy use including: light, heavy, bound, free
  4. Study of Contrasting Professional Genres of Dance
      1. Ballet
        1. Romantic
        2. Classical
        3. Contemporary
      2. Modern
        1. Traditional
        2. Post-Modern
        3. Contemporary
      3. Jazz
        1. Broadway
        2. Hip Hop
      4. Tap
        1. Rhythm
        2. Flash
        3. Class Acts
      5. World dance
        1. African
        2. Middle Eastern
        3. Flamenco
        4. Other Ethnic forms
      6. Ballroom
        1. Swing
        2. Latin
        3. Social
  5. Basic Analysis of a Dance Performance
    1. Idea presentation
    2. Formulating an opinion
    3. Overview of the dance critique
      1. Structures and format
        1. Compare and Contrast as related to supporting or detracting from perceived interpretation of choreographers vision
          1. artistic choices in movement and spacing
          2. artistic choice in production elements: lighting, costumes, sets/props
        2. Dancer analysis
          1. appropriate level of technique for dancers used
          2. dancer expression as related to piece
        3. Overall quality of the performance
      2. Paper development
      3. Use of specific examples to support idea presentation
Course Lab/Activity Content
  1. Practical Experience Working to Adapt to Different Creative Processes Found in the Professional World, including:
    1. Replicating and rehearsing a variety of dance movements, shapes, and sequences demonstrated by choreographers
    2. Improvising to develop new vocabulary and sequences
    3. Counting various music meter and work with a variety of different musical accompaniments
    4. Ability to perform a set of dance movements while changing meters, facings, accents, and timing
    5. Study and performance of various dance genres including: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz Dance and World Dance
  2. Creation and Rehearsal of Performance Aesthetics under various Choreographers' Direction
    1. Use of the body to interpret different emotional expressions and communicate contrasting ideas 
    2. Researching Roles as related to other dancers and the overall vision 
    3. Spatial direction relative to performance space and audience
      1. Proscenium stage
      2. Theater in the round
      3. Outside
    4. Clarity of rhythmic patterns
    5. Stylistic comparisons of movement vocabularies
    6. Various uses of music, sound and silence
    7. Use of metaphors
    8. Projection
    9. Use of production elelments in relationship to each choreographers vision
  3. Practice Accepting and Applying feedback
  4. Participation in the Public Performance 
    1. Fulfillment in a public performance of choreographers' vision, which may be contrasting relative to the use of movement, character development, and expressiveness
    2. Ability to make differential use of energy, focus, accents, transitions, phrasing, and projection according to artistic goals and cast size of the dance
    3. Entire Cast warm-up to prepare the physical body for techniques needed for performance
    4. Ability to develop a focus and preparation specific to the performance of each dance
    5. Nightly assessments and adjustments for continued progress in terms of versatility and abilities to use the body as an expressive instrument of within performance
      1. Detailed precision of lines, shapes, patterns, dynamics, focus, accents
      2. Spatial and directional accuracy
      3. interpretive use of energy
      4. Musicality
  5. Participation in production's technical needs as related to the professional world
    1. Load-in
    2. Technical rehearsals
    3. Strike
    4. Cleaning of the back of house
      1. dressing rooms
      2. green room 
      3. food area
      4. prop and costume organization
    5. Set-up and cleaning of the Front of House
      1. Concessions
      2. Displays 
    6. Publicity
  6. Implementations of Theater Protocols and Performance Codes of conduct
    1. Security protocols
    2. Costume protocols
    3. Performances do's
    4. Work ethic
    5. House rules
  7. Ongoing Analysis of the competency levels in the creative process
    1. Dancer Cooperation with the choreographer's vision/concepts
    2. Adaptability: being open to change
    3. Observation of choreographers use of time

Assignments

Typical Outside-of-Class Assignments
Reading Assignments
Reading assignments from textbook,periodicals, newspapers, internet, and other printed materials that cover methods and choices, professional work ethic, protocols, and rehearsal etiquette.
Writing Assignments
Written critique of a performance in which the student analyzes the qualities, technique, projection, stylistic and choreographic choices. Reflection journal entries, for each piece, that describe growth and development of artistic expression related to the evolving choreographic goals/vision including: records of choreography with changes, corrections, feedback, video review, preparations for the next rehearsals and personal concerns. Self-evaluation analyzing final performance related to expectations,opinions about results/process.
Oral Assignments
For each piece: a. Review of rehearsal notes, viewing of rehearsal videos to improve performance b. Review and analysis of music, sound and silence in relationship to movement c. review of rehearsal of movement material introduced in class, corrections, and feedback.
Other Assignments
Class discussions throughout the semester evaluating what areas need improvement, individual and group corrections, preparations for next rehearsals including any questions on material reviewed and production schedules, preparations for performance, and class content.

Method of Evaluation

Legacy Methods of Evaluation
  1. Instructor evaluation of class participation reflecting consistent and professional effort, attitude, work ethic, adherence to procedures, class polices, and theatrical protocols, completion of production assignments, as well as preparations for class discussions, rehearsals, and performances.
  2. Instructor evaluation of interpretive informal and formal performances that synthesize course concepts and demonstrate the student's abilities to perform differences in choreographic movement vocabularies, musical interpretations and artistic expressions as related to the profession.
  3. Instructor evaluation of written assignments including  journal entries, written dance critique and self-evaluations with the particular focus on the creative processes of various choreographers as related to choreographic goals and intentions. In addition, the journal entries for each piece will include reflections on the student's growth and challenges in fulfilling the expectations and goals,application of corrections and feedback, video reivew, practice/preparations for the next rehearsal. 
  4. Instructor assessment of dance production assignments in terms of proper procedures and protocols

 

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Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome Text
The student will participate in the creation of at least one different choreographic dance. The student is expected to learn contrasting dance vocabulary, integrating different movement quality and dynamics and performing each dance with its specific elements of style.
Outcome Text
Recognize and participate in the format and procedures for auditions and casting processes of a dance concert.
Outcome Text
Demonstrate collaboration skills in choreography projects of various dance genres.
Outcome Text
Retain and embody movements and movement qualities given by choreographers.
Outcome Text
Participate in selected concerts and presentations on-campus and in the community.
Outcome Text
Analyze and critique movement through oral, visual and written forms.

Required Texts

Specify Formatting Style
APA
Textbook (Minimum of 1 Required)
Recommended Yes
Condition and/or
Author(s) Franklin, E.
Title Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance
Edition 2nd Ed.
City
Publisher Human Kinetics
Year 2013
Rationale
ISBN # 0736067884
Textbook Transfer Data
Manual
Periodical
Software
Other Learning Materials

Library

Resource Needs
Library electronic resources will support this class No
N/A No
I recommend we add No
Materials in the Library support this class No
Other No
Legacy Additional Resources

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SLOs for 66 2 units

Codes/Dates

Dates
School Approval
02/02/2016
Curriculum Committee Approval
02/09/2016
Board of Trustees
04/25/2016
State Approval
08/01/2016
Technical Change Comment
Originator Milostan Egus, Kathryn
Origination Date
2016-01-29
Implement Date
2016-02-26
Instructional Services
Effective Implementation date of new/revised course Fall 2016
Classification and Codes
Division IFA - Arts
Department IDNC - Dance
Program DANCET - Dance Technique
Subject DNCE
Suggested Catalog ID
993168.00
The auto-generated Catalog ID can be copied from the "Suggested Catalog ID" field above and pasted here. It can then be edited as necessary by Administrative user(s) only.
Catalog Id 14380.10
CB03 TOP Code
100810 - Commercial Dance
CB00 Course Control Number
CCC000575587
CB04 Course Credit Status
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
CB05 Course Transfer Status
A - Transferable to both UC and CSU.
CB08 Course Basic Skill Status (PBS Status)
N - Not Basic Skills
CB09 SAM Code
C - Clearly Occupational
CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
CB11 California Classification Codes
Y - Credit Course
CB13 Special Class Status
N - Course is not a special class.
CB21 Course Prior to College
Y - Not applicable
CB22 Non Credit Course Category
Y - Not Applicable, Credit course
CB23 Funding Agency Category
Y - Not Applicable (funding not used to develop course)
CB24 Program Course Status
Not Program Applicable
CB25 Course General Education Status
CB26 Course Support Course Status
CB27 Course Upper Division Status
CIP Code
Soc Code
Course Accounting Method
C - Census
Material Code
Required Prereq
No
Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View
Prereq Code
Prereq Earned
Required Coreq
No
Coreq Key
Coreq Course(s)
Admin Use Only

Methods of Instruction

Method of Instruction
Methods of Instruction
L-L - Lecture/Lab Combination

ASSIST

Queue for ASSIST No
Last Request From Queue
Last Direct Request 08/19/2016

ASSIST Preview

Prefix DNCE
Course Number
66C
Content
  1. Class Requirements, Etiquette, and Code of Conduct as Related to the Profession
    1. Semester schedule and class policies related to three dances
      1. Communications with:
        1. Rehearsal and Performance faculty
        2. faculty in other classes
        3. choreographers
        4. work schedules
      2. Commitment to group rehearsals and performance
        1. Effect of absences on the creation of dances
        2. Partial participation due to minor illness or injury
        3. Punctuality Rules
          1. early equates to being on time
          2. being on time equates to being late
          3. unacceptability about being late
      3. Effort and attitude
      4. Time management: factors involved with juggling demanding schedules
        1. nutrition
        2. study time for other classes
        3. journaling for three dances
        4. personal life demands
        5. priority setting
        6. creating an action plan
    2. Production, terms and procedures
      1. Showings
      2. Load-in
      3. Technical Rehearsals
      4. Front of House set-up
      5. Strike
      6. Clean-up: dressing rooms and green room
    3. Rehearsal etiquette for each of three dances
      1. Punctuality
      2. Warm-up prior to rehearsal
      3. Work ethic:mental and physical preparation and practice before, during, and in-between rehearsals
        1. note-taking for personal use and journals
          1. movement patterns and sequences
          2. corrections
          3. comparisons of artistic choices
          4. variations on rehearsal processes
          5. drawing pictures
          6. recording counts
        2. video-reviewing
        3. applying corrections and feedback through practice and creative visualization
    4. Mental and Physical preparations forrehersal and performance
    5. Theater and performance code of conduct
      1. Review of security protocols for personal valuables and personal safety
      2. Review of costume and prop protocols
      3. Factors involved in being in three dances
        1. identifying quick costume changes
          1. planning for the need of dressers
          2. pre-setting costumes back stage
          3. planning for retrieval of costumes and props after pieces
        2. Organizing various costumes in dressing room
        3. Proper return of costumes
      4. Planning for make-up and hair changes when performing in multiple pieces
      5. Respecting the varying mental preparations within the dressing room
      6. Performance do's and don'ts
      7. Work ethic: preparation and practice before, during, and in-between performances
        1. entire concert cast warm-up
        2. Implementing mental and physical preparations for various styles of dance backstage
        3. individual dance preparations for each piece
        4. Punctuality
      8. House Rules
        1. Completing medical forms
        2. Review of procedures for signing in and out during performance week
        3. Rules entering and exiting the stage
        4. Back stage rules to respect performances in nearby spaces
        5. Rules when in the seating areas of the theater
        6. Food rules in various theater locations
        7. Clean-up rules
  2. Overview Analysis and Evaluation of Different Creative Experiences in the Development of Three Different Dances
    1. Differences in creative processes
      1. Differences and similarities in artistic goals and visions
      2. Historical and cultural contexts of Dances
      3. Recognizing and memorizing movement sequences
      4. Exploration and development of a choreographic idea
      5. Use of improvisation
      6. Manipulation of movement material
    2. Analysis of Sound and Silence
      1. Use of different musical and rhythmic accompaniment
        1. time signatures, even and uneven meters
          1. duple
          2. triple
          3. odd
          4. mixed
        2. syncopations
        3. body percussion
        4. found sound
        5. ambient sounds
        6. lines of music
      2. Silence
        1. in movement
        2. in music
      3. Counterpoint
    3. Participation in the creative processes: how to support the choreographer's work. Problem solving relative to:
      1. Spacing
      2. Musicality
      3. Transitions
      4. Improvisation
      5. Researching roles
      6. Development of material based upon choreographers' direction
    4. Evaluation of the rehearsal process
      1. Time Utilization
      2. Group Collaboration
      3. Amount of individualization and dancer interpretation allowed by the choreographer
      4. Various choreographic tools and processes employed
  3. Professional Performance Aesthetics: Comparative Study of Various Aspects of Three Dances
    1. Spatial directions relative to performance space and audience
      1. theater in the round
      2. proscenium
      3. alternative environments
        1. outside environments
        2. museums
        3. experimental spaces
    2. Contrasting movement shapes, gestures and entire movement sequences
    3. Interpretation on ideas and emotions
    4. Phrasing: Rhythmic, breath, conceptual
    5. Dynamics
      1. Qualities including: percussive, sustained, pendulatory
      2. Energy use including: light, heavy, bound, free
  4. Study of Contrasting Professional Genres of Dance
      1. Ballet
        1. Romantic
        2. Classical
        3. Contemporary
      2. Modern
        1. Traditional
        2. Post-Modern
        3. Contemporary
      3. Jazz
        1. Broadway
        2. Hip Hop
      4. Tap
        1. Rhythm
        2. Flash
        3. Class Acts
      5. World dance
        1. African
        2. Middle Eastern
        3. Flamenco
        4. Other Ethnic forms
      6. Ballroom
        1. Swing
        2. Latin
        3. Social
  5. Basic Analysis of a Dance Performance
    1. Idea presentation
    2. Formulating an opinion
    3. Overview of the dance critique
      1. Structures and format
        1. Compare and Contrast as related to supporting or detracting from perceived interpretation of choreographers vision
          1. artistic choices in movement and spacing
          2. artistic choice in production elements: lighting, costumes, sets/props
        2. Dancer analysis
          1. appropriate level of technique for dancers used
          2. dancer expression as related to piece
        3. Overall quality of the performance
      2. Paper development
      3. Use of specific examples to support idea presentation
Lab Content
  1. Practical Experience Working to Adapt to Different Creative Processes Found in the Professional World, including:
    1. Replicating and rehearsing a variety of dance movements, shapes, and sequences demonstrated by choreographers
    2. Improvising to develop new vocabulary and sequences
    3. Counting various music meter and work with a variety of different musical accompaniments
    4. Ability to perform a set of dance movements while changing meters, facings, accents, and timing
    5. Study and performance of various dance genres including: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz Dance and World Dance
  2. Creation and Rehearsal of Performance Aesthetics under various Choreographers' Direction
    1. Use of the body to interpret different emotional expressions and communicate contrasting ideas 
    2. Researching Roles as related to other dancers and the overall vision 
    3. Spatial direction relative to performance space and audience
      1. Proscenium stage
      2. Theater in the round
      3. Outside
    4. Clarity of rhythmic patterns
    5. Stylistic comparisons of movement vocabularies
    6. Various uses of music, sound and silence
    7. Use of metaphors
    8. Projection
    9. Use of production elelments in relationship to each choreographers vision
  3. Practice Accepting and Applying feedback
  4. Participation in the Public Performance 
    1. Fulfillment in a public performance of choreographers' vision, which may be contrasting relative to the use of movement, character development, and expressiveness
    2. Ability to make differential use of energy, focus, accents, transitions, phrasing, and projection according to artistic goals and cast size of the dance
    3. Entire Cast warm-up to prepare the physical body for techniques needed for performance
    4. Ability to develop a focus and preparation specific to the performance of each dance
    5. Nightly assessments and adjustments for continued progress in terms of versatility and abilities to use the body as an expressive instrument of within performance
      1. Detailed precision of lines, shapes, patterns, dynamics, focus, accents
      2. Spatial and directional accuracy
      3. interpretive use of energy
      4. Musicality
  5. Participation in production's technical needs as related to the professional world
    1. Load-in
    2. Technical rehearsals
    3. Strike
    4. Cleaning of the back of house
      1. dressing rooms
      2. green room 
      3. food area
      4. prop and costume organization
    5. Set-up and cleaning of the Front of House
      1. Concessions
      2. Displays 
    6. Publicity
  6. Implementations of Theater Protocols and Performance Codes of conduct
    1. Security protocols
    2. Costume protocols
    3. Performances do's
    4. Work ethic
    5. House rules
  7. Ongoing Analysis of the competency levels in the creative process
    1. Dancer Cooperation with the choreographer's vision/concepts
    2. Adaptability: being open to change
    3. Observation of choreographers use of time
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare the students to work with different choreographers contrasting creative methodologies. Students will learn to adapt to the creative processes and analyze contrasting approaches by rehearsing, performing and observing choreographers within three dances. A performance and/or informal showing is included. Various in-progress showings will determine final performance format and additional performance opportunities. Students will also participate in technical production aspects of a dance concert. Enrollment limited to a total of four rehearsal and performance courses (DNCE 65A/B/C, 66A/B/C, and 67A/B/C) for a maximum of 7.5 units.
Is Honors
No
Lecture Hours
16.6000
Lab Hours
49.8000
Outline Approval Date
2016-02-09
Outline Effective Date
2016-02-26
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Advisories
Recommended Preparation
Prior dance technique courses equivalent to beginning/intermediate level and dance science courses
Enrollment Limitations
Limitations on Enrollment
By audition only
Objectives
  • Identify and compare the contrasting stylistic choices, artistic processes and movement vocabularies of different choreographers.
  • Demonstrate versatility in using the body in a variety of styles to create contrasting shapes, movement sequences and dynamics, emotional expressions and improvisations.
  • Reflect on personal challenges in fulfilling each choreographer's vision.
  • Exhibit progress utilizing the body as an expressive instrument by means of spatial and directional accuracy, detailed precision in movement shapes, lines and patterns, and the interpretive use of energy, focus, accents, and projection.
  • Identify different uses of music, sound, and silence including different meters and rhythms.
  • Demonstrate improved musicality in the performance of rhythmical patterns.
  • Complete and demonstrate improved skill in the technical aspects of producing a dance concert.
  • Exhibit competency in the creative and artistic processes of dance creation including: cooperation with artistic vision of the choreographer, rehearsal participation and preparation, and adaptability and openness to change.
  • Analyze, contrast various genres, artistic concepts, creative methodologies and movement principles.
Instruction Methods
Lecture/Lab Combination
Evaluation Methods
Other Texts
Assignments
  • Reading

    Reading assignments from textbook,periodicals, newspapers, internet, and other printed materials that cover methods and choices, professional work ethic, protocols, and rehearsal etiquette.

  • Writing

    Written critique of a performance in which the student analyzes the qualities, technique, projection, stylistic and choreographic choices. Reflection journal entries, for each piece, that describe growth and development of artistic expression related to the evolving choreographic goals/vision including: records of choreography with changes, corrections, feedback, video review, preparations for the next rehearsals and personal concerns. Self-evaluation analyzing final performance related to expectations,opinions about results/process.

  • Oral Assignments

    For each piece: a. Review of rehearsal notes, viewing of rehearsal videos to improve performance b. Review and analysis of music, sound and silence in relationship to movement c. review of rehearsal of movement material introduced in class, corrections, and feedback.

  • Other Assignments

    Class discussions throughout the semester evaluating what areas need improvement, individual and group corrections, preparations for next rehearsals including any questions on material reviewed and production schedules, preparations for performance, and class content.