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DNCE 1205: Modern Dance 2
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Students explore the principles of modern and contemporary dance with an emphasis on anatomical efficiency, spinal articulation, floor work, spatial complexity, movement through space and complex rhythmical patterns. Structured Improvisation is used to explore the principles of technique. All classes are accompanied by a percussionist to support development of sophisticated rhythmical sense and musicality.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Modern Dance 1
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Have a mastery (Consciousness, Intellectual, Physical) of dance techniques at a professional level
- Have physical strength and stamina to withstand the rigour of a professional dance career
- Demonstrate understanding of movement on internal, body and spatial domains
- Be able to perform a broad based variety of types, forms, genres and styles of dance
- Have mastery of musical interpretation and of theatricality in dance
- Demonstrate a professional work ethic
- Be able to apply problem-solving, memory skills and critical thinking to dance
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 22.5
Total Hours: 22.5
Total Hours: 22.5
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Mid-Term Report by instructor |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Final Report by instructor |
|
Final Exam |
40 |
Final Exam by Artistic Director |
Course topics
- Achieving alignment and efficient movement patterns through floor work
- Anatomical efficiency: simultaneous, successive and sequential sequencing
- Understanding Effort
- Dynamic quality of movement: feeling, tone, texture
- Supporting movement function through body awareness and internal connectivity
- Advanced modern and contemporary vocabulary: systematic progression from floor to jumping
- Space – investigating kinesphere, spatial intent, dimensions and planes of movement
- Musicality: becoming familiar with alternative rhythms and developing internal musical impulse
- Structured Improvisation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.