Rhythm Studies 1 is the first in a series of four rhythm courses taught during each semester of the Dance Diploma. This intensive skills course focuses on the acquisition of strong skills in performance time-keeping, metre, rhythmic grouping, and tempo. The course introduces elements of Western European rhythmic principles side by side with other sophisticated rhythm traditions and practices from Africa, Latin America and India. The student develops a solid grounding in rhythmic practice and an introductory knowledge of available tools for strengthening rhythmic feel.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Simple metre with half-note, eighth-note and sixteenth-note beats
- Introduction to compound metre
- Subdivision
- Changing metre and mixed metre
- Changing between simple and compound metre
- Introduction to Clave
- South Indian Music: Tala, Gati, Jati, Solkattu
- Conducting regular and changing metres
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71702 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.