DANCE 140
Contemporary Modern Dance, Beginning
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Beginning contemporary modern dance technique, improvisation, choreography, and theory.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Title
Dance as an Art Form
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate an awareness and appreciation of dance as an art form.
Title
Technical Ability
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate beginning technical ability in the areas of:·flexibility· strength and endurance· control of parallel and turn out positions
Title
Improvisation and Composition
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate creative problem solving and interpersonal skills through collaborative improvisation and composition experiences
Title
Elements of Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate and articulate an understanding of the elements of dance (energy, space, and time).
Title
Modern/Contemporary Dance History
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate knowledge of basic modern/contemporary dance history
