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Dec 21, 2024
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DAN 130P - Dance Practicum 1
Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours
Description
In this performance-based course, students gain hands-on experience applying dance techniques. They participate in choreography by both faculty and fellow students. All aspects of the production process are explored through a culminating dance concert. Students choreograph original works for public presentation. Rehearsal skills are developed through discipline, feedback and the application of corrections. Collaboration with production staff is practiced during technical rehearsals. Listed topics such as preparation, choreography concepts, and performance skills are covered. The goal is for students to comprehend the full dance production experience through active participation - from choreography and rehearsal to communicative performance and teamwork behind the scenes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Choreograph a dance for public performance.
- Demonstrate a disciplined approach to rehearsals.
- Convey an emotion or theme through an original choreographed dance performance.
- Incorporate feedback and corrections into dance performances.
- Collaborate effectively with production staff during technical rehearsals.
Listed Topics
- Preparing the body for dance: stretching and exercise
- Music selection and appropriateness
- Choreography concepts
- Mental and physical preparedness, focus and listening
- Performance skills
Reference Materials
Textbooks and materials as deemed appropriate by instructor.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/18/2024
Last Reviewed: 03/18/2024
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