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| 1. Description - |
| Introduction to the exploration of the basic principles and theories of choreography and composition and the tools for defining the creative process.
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| Prerequisite: None
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| Co-requisite: None
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| Advisories: This course is included in the Dance Performance family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in H P 34.
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| 2. Course Objectives - |
| The student will be able to:
- recognize the basic components of choreography
- explore the role of the choreographer
- define the elements of the art of choreography and it's impact on a variety of cultures
- perform the choreography which culminates in a live dance experience.
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| 3. Special Facilities and/or Equipment - |
| - Dance Studio with hardwood floors.
- Sound Equipment (CD and Tape player), Piano/drums (Optional)
- Dance Shoes and dancewear appropriate for dance discipline
- Video playback (VCR) or DVD
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| 4. Course Content (Body of knowledge) - |
| - The Basic Components of Choreography
- The use of Energy
- Space
- Time
- The Role of the choreographer
- Casting
- Rehearsing
- Costuming
- Producing
- The Choreographic Process
- Content
- Shape
- Form
- Technique
- Projection
- Stylistic Approaches
- Cultural variations
- Developing the choreography for Performance
- Creative process
- Problem shooting
- Musical Interpretation
- Storytelling devices
- Entertaining the audience
- Meaning through context
- Avoiding pitfalls
- Discriminating criticism
- Developing organizational skills
- Learning to evaluate your work
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| 5. Repeatability - Moved to header area. |
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| 6. Methods of Evaluation - |
| - Dance technique will be assessed by direct instructor observation.
- Pre and post written evaluation to outline dance study
- Regular and punctual attendance and participation.
- Mid-term and final examination of Dance Vocabulary and Terminology
- Journal to record progress and personal observations
- Attendance and written critique of two live dance concerts
- Choreography to culminate in performance before live audience
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| 7. Representative Text(s) - |
| Ryan, Walter J. Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet, 2011.
http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/index.html
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| 8. Disciplines - |
| Dance
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| 9. Method of Instruction - |
| - Lecture presentations and classroom discussion using the language and vocabulary of dance.
- Cooperative learning exercises
- Laboratory and Demonstration
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| 10. Lab Content - |
| - Demonstration and practice of the choreographic process by employing the fundamental elements and techniques of individual and group dance composition.
- Demonstration and application of the knowledge to produce and perform a final dance project which may include costumes, lighting, props, sets, and live audience.
- Demonstration and practice of proper body alignment and awareness.
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| 11. Honors Description - No longer used. Integrated into main description section. |
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| 12. Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing and Outside of Class Assignments - |
| - Written critique of a live dance performance
- Optional writing exercises based on recommended reading.
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| 13. Need/Justification - |
| This course satisfies the Foothill GE Requirements for Area VII, Lifelong Learning.
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