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DNCE 2206: Flamenco 4
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Building on work established in Year 1 Flamenco, students apply Flamenco technique developed in Year 1 to learning the traditional Flamenco dances including: Alegrias, Bulerias and Solea.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Flamenco 3
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 |
25 |
Mid-Term Report #1 by instructor |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Mid-Term Report #2 by instructor |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
History Quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
40 |
Final Evaluation |
Course topics
- Flamenco footwork
- Flamenco armwork
- Palmas
- Castanets.palos
- Improvisation
- Coordination of arms and head
- Strength/Stamina
- Musicality
- Performance Quality
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.