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DAN 131P - Dance Practicum 2


Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours

Prerequisites: DAN 130P 

 
Description
In this advanced dance practicum, students further apply performance skills through intensive study. They contribute to both faculty and peer choreography, culminating in a fully produced concert. All aspects of dance production are explored at an intermediate level, including technique, choreography design, rehearsal leadership and communication through performance. Students collaborate with technical theatre peers to mount the show. Listed topics such as refining technique, partnering, choreography tools, collaboration and audience performance are covered. Students develop intermediate abilities in modern dance and gain deeper understanding of the choreographic and production process through hands-on experience at a higher level of engagement.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate intermediate level modern dance technique.
  2. Choreograph original dance routines utilizing appropriate elements and principles.
  3. Display leadership during the rehearsal process.
  4. Convey an emotion or theme through an original choreographed dance performance.
  5. Operate as a team in the production of a dance performance.
Listed Topics
  1. Intermediate dance technique
  2. Partner techniques
  3. Choreography design
  4. Rehersal leadership
  5. Work in a collaborative art form
  6. 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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