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DANCE 192

Character Dance

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Beginning character dance technique representing various traditional European dance styles.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

3

Title

Technical Skill and Artistry

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate steps, exercises, and sequences of selected styles of character dance. 

Title

Technical Skill and Artistry

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate stylistic characteristics of various styles of character dance. 

Title

Research and Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will learn historical and cultural aspects related to the development of character dance. 

Title

Research and Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze a live characer dance performance.