DANCE 164
Music for Movement
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Theory and technique to increase knowledge and skills in accompanying dance; including understanding of musicality through movement and how music supports movement experiences.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
0.5
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
2
Title
Movement and Music
Learning Outcome
Students will analyze the shared characteristics of movement and music by creating and discussing movement phrases.
Title
Movement Disciplines
Learning Outcome
Students will evaluate the appropriateness of particular movement disciplines for solving real physical and musical problems.
Title
Kinesthetic Awareness
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the connection between music and dance by practicing and integrating kinesthetic awareness with musicality.
Title
Musical Awareness
Learning Outcome
Students will increase musical awareness by choreographing and performing a solo to varied musical styles.
